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The government last month had approved a plum Rs 69,000 crore revival package for BSNL and MTNL that includes merging the two loss-making firms, monetising their assets and giving VRS to employees so that the combined entity turns profitable in two years.

BSNL rolls out VRS scheme; expects 70,000-80,000 employees to avail it

In all, nearly one lakh BSNL employees are eligible for the VRS out of its total staff strength of 1.50 lakh.

06 Nov 2019 4:45 PM

The total spectrum will cost the firm Rs 14,000 crore.

DoT floats draft proposal on 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL

Both the companies have also sought spectrum for 4G services through equity infusion from the government.

23 Apr 2019 9:24 AM

Employees union said that the govt should immediately allocate 4G spectrum for financial revival and should help BSNL.

BSNL employee union opposes VRS, seeks 4G spectrum for telco revival

Still, the DoT is creating roadblocks for BSNL to avail credit from banks.

05 Apr 2019 8:26 AM

Both the telecom firms have asked the government to allot them spectrum for 4G services in lieu of equity.

Trai to hold consultation with BSNL, MTNL on allocation 4G spectrum: RS Sharma

Digital Communication Commission has sought view of Trai on demand of spectrum from both the PSUs.

26 Mar 2019 3:52 PM

BSNL employees have announced a three-day nationwide strike demanding allotment of 4G spectrum to the telecom PSU and wage revision for the workforce.

Central trade unions extend support to 3-day strike by BSNL staff

The ten central trade unions that extended their support to the proposed strike included INTUC, AITUC, HMS, and CITU amongst others.

14 Feb 2019 11:39 AM

MT¬NL, the other state-run te¬lecom firm, reported a loss of Rs 2,971 crore in FY18.

DoT seeks Niti Aayog’s views on BSNL-MTNL 4G spectrum proposals

MTNL has requested the government to grant it 4G spectrum in lieu of equity worth around Rs 6,500-7,000 crore.

23 Nov 2018 10:27 AM

The DoT has also submitted the law ministry's approval for the allocation in view of the Supreme Court.

Finance Ministry studying DoT plea for 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL

The government has to support the PSU telcos to enable them to withstand competition.

29 Oct 2018 11:15 AM

State-run telco BSNL is set to receive 4G spectrum next month which will enable it to commercially roll out services from March, a senior official said on Tuesday.

BSNL to get 4G spectrum next month, says official

Getting the fourth generartion (4G) spectrum will help the telco offer faster data services to its over 100 million customers.

11 Sep 2018 7:00 PM

Cash-strapped telecom firm MTNL is investing Rs 190 crore to upgrade its services and may also be allocated 4G spectrum.

MTNL investing Rs 190 crore to upgrade services, says Manoj Sinha

The department of telecom is seriously considering to allot 4G spectrum to state-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam.

20 May 2018 2:21 PM

MTNL, in a bold move, has approached the government seeking allotment of 4G spectrum.

MTNL approaches govt for allotment of 4G spectrum

To survive in the mobile telephony market, 4G presence is a must.

29 Apr 2018 11:50 AM

MTNL and BSNL have submitted proposals for allotment of spectrum with government support for launching 4G services in the telecom circles where they operate.

Give 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL at the earliest: Par Panel

Committee is of the view that both BSNL and MTNL will lose the data market, if they are not given 4G services soon.

14 Mar 2018 10:31 AM

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