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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate BSNL's fully indigenous 4G network, marking a significant milestone in India's technological self-reliance. The network, developed by Indian companies like C-DOT, Tejas Networks, and TCS, will be launched across nearly 98,000 sites nationwide. This achievement positions India as the fifth country capable of developing its own telecom equipment, alongside nations like Denmark, Sweden, and South Korea. The launch is part of the broader Digital India mission, aiming to connect thousands of villages and boost technological innovation.

Key Points: Modi Launches BSNL Swadeshi 4G Network Nationwide

  • First fully indigenous 4G network developed by Indian companies
  • Network to be launched across 98,000 sites nationwide
  • India becomes fifth country to develop telecom equipment
  • Digital India mission connecting 30,000 villages
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PM Modi to unveil BSNL's 'Swadeshi' 4G network on September 27

PM Modi unveils India's first fully indigenous 4G telecom network, marking a milestone in digital self-reliance and technological innovation.

"Tomorrow will be the day when the world will see India not just as a service provider but as a complete 4G stack developer and equipment manufacturer. - Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Telecom Minister"

New Delhi, Sep 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state-run telecom company BSNL's fully indigenous 4G network on September 27, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday.

With this milestone, India will join the league of select nations capable of building and manufacturing their own telecom networks and equipment.

Speaking at a pre-launch event, Scindia said, "Tomorrow will be the day when the world will see India not just as a service provider but as a complete 4G stack developer and equipment manufacturer."

He added that India's telecom network will be cloud-based, future-ready, and easily upgradeable to 5G.

Scindia announced that BSNL's 4G stack will be rolled out across nearly 98,000 sites nationwide on September 27, with simultaneous launches in several states.

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the network from Jharsuguda in Odisha.

"This is a new era for the telecom sector," Scindia said. "India now joins the elite group of countries producing telecom equipment, alongside Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, and China. India becomes the fifth nation in this category."

The minister further revealed that the Prime Minister will also unveil India's 100 per cent 4G network under the Digital India Fund, connecting around 29,000 to 30,000 villages through a mission-mode project.

Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal highlighted that India is the world's largest telecom market, with the number of 5G users projected to surge from the current 300-400 million to 770 million by 2028.

He credited the development of this indigenous 4G stack to the policies of Prime Minister Modi.

Sharing his views with IANS, BSNL's UP East Chief General Manager Arun Kumar Garg said, "The launch of BSNL 4G is a matter of national pride since the technology behind it is entirely indigenous, developed by C-DOT, Tejas Networks, and TCS."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Hope this means better network coverage in remote areas. Private operators often ignore villages. BSNL has always been reliable for rural connectivity. Good step for Digital India!
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the indigenous development, I hope the service quality matches international standards. BSNL needs to improve customer service and network reliability to compete effectively.
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Sarah B
Impressive achievement! Joining the elite group of nations with indigenous telecom technology is a huge milestone. The cloud-based infrastructure sounds promising for future upgrades.
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Karthik V
Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! 🇮🇳 This will reduce our dependence on foreign technology and create jobs in the telecom manufacturing sector. Well done to C-DOT, Tejas Networks and TCS team!
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Michael C
Connecting 30,000 villages is a massive undertaking. Hope the implementation is smooth and the pricing is competitive. This could bridge the digital divide significantly.
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Neha E
Finally some good news for BSNL subscribers! Been waiting for 4G upgrade for years. Hope the rollout is quick and we get good speeds. 🤞

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