BSNL’s mega plan ready, Jyotiraditya Scindia told how Jio and Airtel will compete, know the complete roadmap of 5G – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: The frequently raised questions regarding Bharatiya Telecom Nigam Limited (BSNL) now seem to be put to rest. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia The figures presented by BSNL regarding efficiency and future plans are really shocking. Scindia made it clear that BSNL is no longer just fighting for ‘survival’, but it has returned to the path of profit and soon the indigenous 5G wave is going to run in every corner of the country.

Return to Profit: 18 Year Drought Ended!

Jyotiraditya Scindia told in ‘Times Now Summit 2026’ that BSNL ₹262 crore It has recorded a quarterly net profit of Rs. 50,000, which has happened for the first time in the last 18 years.

Operating Profit: The operating profit of the company has reached ₹ 5,100 crore in the financial year 2024-25.

next goal: The minister has expressed hope that this profit will increase at the pace of ‘double digits’ in the financial year 2025-26.

Journey from 4G to 5G: The power of ‘self-reliant’ technology

BSNL’s biggest strength is its ‘Indigenous Stack’ Is. Scindia said that:

Tower Detail: currently close to 1 lakh tower Providing 4G signal. Now the company is going to install 50,000 to 60,000 more new towers.

software upgrade: Since BSNL’s 4G network is completely indigenous and software-based, it will be very easy to convert it to 5G. All that would be needed is a ‘core software update’.

5G deadline: The minister indicated that the company will switch to 5G very quickly once the 4G network becomes stronger. According to reports, mid-2026 By then all 4G towers of BSNL will be 5G ready.

Increasing customer confidence: crosses 9 crores!

BSNL has got the direct benefit of the recent tariff increase by private companies. According to Scindia, BSNL had 8.55 crore customers in June 2024, which has now increased to 9.27 crores Have become. People are again returning to ‘affordable’ and ‘reliable’ government networks.

Why do Jio and Airtel need to be ‘careful’?

Till now Jio and Airtel dominated the market because BSNL did not have a modern network. but now:

BSNL has a huge investment (Capex) of ₹20,000 crore.

BSNL’s hold in rural India (BharatNet Phase III) is going to be stronger than that of private companies.

Affordable tariff plans will remain the biggest weapon of BSNL.