Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the launch of its indigenous 4G technology in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The state's telecom operator also said its 4G services will soon be expanded across the state, according to a social update on Platform X (formerly Twitter).
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BSNL's 4G launch in Andhra Pradesh
Additionally, in the creative accompanying text to the post, BSNL said, “As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Initiative, BSNL recently inaugurated indigenous 4G in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.”
Swadeshi mobile network initiative
BSNL highlighted the importance of a Swadeshi mobile network by leveraging indigenous technologies to improve connectivity and bridge the digital divide. With plans to expand network infrastructure across the state of Andhra Pradesh, BSNL aims to provide seamless connectivity and meet the growing demands of digital consumers.
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Expansion plans and implementation
TelecomTalk reported in November last year that BSNL would soon launch its 'Swadeshi 4G' in Andhra Pradesh. The operator said at the time that 4G equipment would be commissioned very soon at 4,300 locations in Andhra Pradesh, with BSNL's 4G being upgraded to 5G later on.
Moreover, BSNL stated that it would deploy 1,536 towers at remote locations in the Andhra Pradesh circle. The state-owned telecommunications operator will also deploy its 4G in 3,800 villages.
Subscriber base growth and urgency of upgrades
As per the latest report, BSNL's 4G subscriber base reached 8 Lakhs in the initial phase of the 4G launch in the northern states including Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh.
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In an effort to encourage users to switch to the new technology, BSNL has urged existing subscribers with old 2G/3G SIM cards to upgrade to 4G immediately. To facilitate the upgrade process, customers are advised to visit their nearest BSNL Customer Service Center (CSC), franchisee, retailer or Direct Selling Agent (DSA), BSNL Andhra Pradesh said.
