Srinagar, Aug 14: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced a series of new telecom services and promotional schemes for Kashmir, including expanded 4G connectivity, satellite phone services, a new FTTH broadband plan and subsidised mobile offerings.
The announcements were made during a press conference addressed by BSNL Srinagar Assistant General Manager and Sales and Marketing Head Muzaffar Ahmad Beigh ahead of the 80th Independence Day.
Beigh described the initiatives as a major step towards strengthening digital connectivity in Kashmir, particularly in remote and difficult areas where challenging terrain has affected telecom infrastructure.
He said BSNL has operationalised 4G Saturation Towers under the Universal Service Obligation Fund project and is expanding coverage under the Phase IX.2 scheme. The expansion includes areas such as Keran, Machil, Tangdhar, Narnag, Doodhpathri, Aharbal, Toshmaidan and Gurbatan.
Additional sites are also being proposed to address remaining communication gaps across the region, he said.
BSNL has also introduced satellite phone infrastructure for government and public sector organisations at a price of ₹1,34,166 plus applicable taxes. The service is aimed at critical sectors where conventional mobile connectivity can be difficult, including defence, disaster response, high-altitude engineering operations, border patrols and adventure travel.
The company also announced its new ‘Fiber Super Plus OTT’ FTTH broadband plan with a monthly charge of ₹1,199. The plan includes access to 16 OTT platforms, including JioHotstar, SonyLIV and ZEE5.
Under an Independence Day promotional offer valid for two months, customers will receive a flat ₹88 discount, reducing the effective monthly charge to ₹1,111.
For new mobile subscribers, BSNL has introduced the ‘Freedom 2.0’ entry offer, under which a new connection can be obtained for ₹1 until September 12.
The offer includes a free SIM, 1GB high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calls for 24 days.
BSNL has also extended its JK-20 annual recharge plan priced at ₹2,398. The plan provides 2GB high-speed data per day, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day.
Customers who recharge under the scheme before September 12 will receive an additional 47 days of validity, taking the total validity to 412 days.
Beigh said customers can also use the BSNL Self-Care app and BSNL CYMN portal for online booking of vanity numbers.
The company said its satellite phone service, FTTH expansion, subsidised SIM initiative and ongoing 4G rollout form key components of its broader effort to strengthen telecom connectivity across Kashmir.
The announcements come as BSNL seeks to expand its presence in Kashmir's telecom market while extending services to remote areas where geographical conditions continue to pose connectivity challenges.
Srinagar, Aug 14: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Friday announced a series of new telecom services and promotional schemes for Kashmir, including expanded 4G connectivity, satellite phone services, a new FTTH broadband plan and subsidised mobile offerings.
The announcements were made during a press conference addressed by BSNL Srinagar Assistant General Manager and Sales and Marketing Head Muzaffar Ahmad Beigh ahead of the 80th Independence Day.
Beigh described the initiatives as a major step towards strengthening digital connectivity in Kashmir, particularly in remote and difficult areas where challenging terrain has affected telecom infrastructure.
He said BSNL has operationalised 4G Saturation Towers under the Universal Service Obligation Fund project and is expanding coverage under the Phase IX.2 scheme. The expansion includes areas such as Keran, Machil, Tangdhar, Narnag, Doodhpathri, Aharbal, Toshmaidan and Gurbatan.
Additional sites are also being proposed to address remaining communication gaps across the region, he said.
BSNL has also introduced satellite phone infrastructure for government and public sector organisations at a price of ₹1,34,166 plus applicable taxes. The service is aimed at critical sectors where conventional mobile connectivity can be difficult, including defence, disaster response, high-altitude engineering operations, border patrols and adventure travel.
The company also announced its new ‘Fiber Super Plus OTT’ FTTH broadband plan with a monthly charge of ₹1,199. The plan includes access to 16 OTT platforms, including JioHotstar, SonyLIV and ZEE5.
Under an Independence Day promotional offer valid for two months, customers will receive a flat ₹88 discount, reducing the effective monthly charge to ₹1,111.
For new mobile subscribers, BSNL has introduced the ‘Freedom 2.0’ entry offer, under which a new connection can be obtained for ₹1 until September 12.
The offer includes a free SIM, 1GB high-speed data per day, 100 SMS per day and unlimited voice calls for 24 days.
BSNL has also extended its JK-20 annual recharge plan priced at ₹2,398. The plan provides 2GB high-speed data per day, unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS per day.
Customers who recharge under the scheme before September 12 will receive an additional 47 days of validity, taking the total validity to 412 days.
Beigh said customers can also use the BSNL Self-Care app and BSNL CYMN portal for online booking of vanity numbers.
The company said its satellite phone service, FTTH expansion, subsidised SIM initiative and ongoing 4G rollout form key components of its broader effort to strengthen telecom connectivity across Kashmir.
The announcements come as BSNL seeks to expand its presence in Kashmir's telecom market while extending services to remote areas where geographical conditions continue to pose connectivity challenges.
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