The Union Cabinet has approved the third revival package for BSNL with the total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crore. It includes allotment of 4G/5G spectrum for BSNL through equity infusion.
The authorized capital of BSNL will be increased from Rs. 1,50,000 crore to Rs. 2,10,000 crore.
With this revival package, BSNL will emerge as a stable telecom service provider focused on providing connectivity to remotest parts of India.
The details of spectrum are as follows:
Band | Spectrum allotted | Budgetary support |
700 MHz | 10 MHz paired in 22 LSAs | Rs. 46,338.60 Cr |
3300 MHz | 70 MHz in 22 LSAs | Rs. 26,184.20 Cr |
26 GHz | 800 MHz in 21 LSAs and 650 MHz in 1 LSA | Rs. 6,564.93 Cr |
2500 MHz | 20 MHz in 6 LSAs and 10 MHz in 2 LSAs | Rs. 9,428.20 Cr |
Miscellaneous items | Rs. 531.89 Cr | |
Total | Rs. 89,047.82 Cr |
With this spectrum allotment, BSNL will be able to:
BSNL/MTNL revival:
BSNL has achieved strong growth in home fiber segment. It is providing more than 1 Lakh new connections every month. Total home fiber subscriber base of BSNL in May 2023 is 30.88 Lakh. Total revenue from home fiber last year was Rs. 2,071 Crore.
Indigenous 4G/5G technology
Source : PIB
Last Modified : 6/8/2023
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