Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced plans to upgrade 2,910 existing 2G and 3G towers in Gujarat to 4G. The telco will implement this upgrade using indigenous 4G technology developed by a consortium led by TCS.
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, said, “Existing equipment of 2G, 3G technology at 2,910 locations/towers in rural areas of Gujarat are planned for replacement with indigenously developed 4G technology by BSNL. Further, the Union Cabinet on July 27, 2022 has approved 4G Saturation cheme to provide 4G mobile services in uncovered villages across the country and as a part of this scheme, 949 villages of Gujarat are planned for 4G services.”
Further, the minister informed that the rollout has already commenced in various regions across the country and is expected to be completed in Gujarat shortly.
