New Delhi, March 18, 2025: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to initiate its 4G-to-5G transition in June 2025, marking a significant milestone in India\u2019s push for an indigenous telecom ecosystem. The move comes as BSNL nears the completion of its 100,000-site 4G deployment, positioning itself as a key player in India\u2019s next-generation telecommunications infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed the timeline, stating that 89,000 sites have already been installed, with 72,000 sites commissioned and actively operating. The remaining installations are expected to be completed by May-June 2025, paving the way for a seamless shift from 4G to 5G connectivity.<\/p>\n
“Once all 100,000 sites are operational, we will initiate the transition from 4G to 5G, likely starting in June. This will involve additional hardware (BTS) and software upgrades to ensure a smooth upgrade to next-generation connectivity,”<\/em> Scindia said.<\/p>\n As part of India\u2019s broader telecom strategy, BSNL is deploying an indigenous telecom stack, positioning the country among an elite group of five nations that have developed in-house 4G technology\u2014the others being China, South Korea, Finland, and Sweden.<\/p>\n Scindia emphasized that this homegrown telecom stack not only supports domestic connectivity but also strengthens India\u2019s ambitions to become a global telecom technology exporter.<\/p>\n “This aligns with the Prime Minister\u2019s vision of an indigenous telecom ecosystem. Post-June, we will extend this to 5G, enhancing India’s position in the global telecom market,”<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n The indigenous stack offers a viable alternative to existing foreign telecom technologies, reducing India’s dependence on international vendors such as Ericsson, Nokia, and Huawei while bolstering national security and enhancing data sovereignty.<\/p>\n To further accelerate domestic manufacturing and innovation, the government is exploring the creation of a Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ)\u2014a dedicated economic hub similar to a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).<\/p>\n The proposed TMZ will house testing and certification facilities, providing domestic telecom equipment manufacturers with a world-class ecosystem to scale up production and reduce reliance on imports.<\/p>\n “We are actively engaging with telecom manufacturers to make this happen. Partnerships will be key to the success of this initiative, and we are in discussions with anchor customers to ensure its viability,”<\/em> Scindia added.<\/p>\n This initiative aligns with the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions, ensuring India\u2019s self-reliance in critical telecom infrastructure and fostering job creation in the sector.<\/p>\n In addition to infrastructure development, the government is aggressively tackling spam calls and telecom fraud. With increasing incidents of cyber scams, AI-driven fraud, and financial theft via mobile networks, authorities have ramped up measures to safeguard consumers and businesses.<\/p>\n Scindia provided key updates on ongoing anti-fraud initiatives, including:<\/p>\n Sanchar Saathi Portal Impact<\/p>\n Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU)<\/p>\n I-Core Spoof Call Monitoring System<\/p>\n These initiatives reflect the government\u2019s commitment to protecting users from telecom-based cyber threats, while ensuring greater accountability among telecom operators and service providers.<\/p>\n BSNL\u2019s upcoming 5G transition represents a pivotal moment in India\u2019s telecom sector, bringing high-speed connectivity, lower latency, and improved network efficiency. This shift will:<\/p>\n With the government\u2019s strong push for indigenous telecom solutions, BSNL\u2019s 4G-to-5G upgrade is expected to reshape India\u2019s telecommunications landscape, making it more self-reliant, secure, and globally competitive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" India\u2019s Telecom Sector Set for a Major Shift as BSNL Advances 5G Rollout, Strengthens Domestic Manufacturing New Delhi, March 18, 2025: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to initiate its 4G-to-5G transition in June 2025, marking a significant milestone in India\u2019s push for an indigenous telecom ecosystem. 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