BSNL, a short form of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, is in the news once again. Now, it is going read more to make a major jump from 4G networks to 5G within just 6 to 8 months. According to “Business Standard”, the bold promise is made at the Kautilya Economic Conclave by Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
According to “Business Standard”, more than 92500 4G towers all over India are ready for full 5G transformation. These towers already match the software-hardware criteria, and those are 5G-upgradable by design. It is expected that the switch can be done in a cost-efficient budget, and the switch will be completed faster than usual.
After some years, BSNL is now in profit again. It is showing a good profit margin with over ₹5,000 crore. With ultra-high-speed Internet, more use cases of smart city, immersive IoT, EdTech, Industry 4.0 and telemedicine, BSNL is showing a growth in subscribers. People started gaining trust in the connectivity as the network expanded.