BSNL to expand 4G coverage, FTTH services in Dharwad-Davangere circle
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) plans to expand its 4G network and enhance broadband connectivity in the Dharwad Telecom Circle, according to Senior General Manager Dhananjaykumar Tripathi. On Saturday, Tripathi announced the installation of 65 new 4G saturation towers in the Hubballi Business Area during 2025-26, along with 422 base transceiver stations (BTS) installed under Phase 9.2.
For the subsequent year, BSNL intends to install 14 additional saturation sites and survey 47 villages for the 4G saturation project, along with 123 more BTS units, including 20 to improve coverage in underserved regions. The company aims to achieve 40,000 new gross mobile connections this year. To mark Independence Day, BSNL is offering free all-India roaming and discounted SIM cards with various data, SMS, and call bundles.
The company has also connected 20,844 FTTH services by the end of 2025-26 and set a target of 14,000 new FTTH connections for 2026-27. BSNL is providing free Wi-Fi modems/ONTs to broadband customers in rural and urban areas, waiving installation charges for new FTTH connections until September 30, 2026. Tripathi highlighted the company's efforts to improve services, including dedicated teams to address technical issues, a toll-free number, and WhatsApp support for connection bookings and complaint registrations.
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