Telecom Diary: BSNL’s revival plans will stand against intense competition?

State-run telecom company BSNL has experienced a period of highs and lows in recent years. With plans to launch 4G services with Made in India 4G stack, there were hopes for a turnaround, but it appears a revival is a little far away.

This year is critical as BSNL aims to finally launch its 4G services, nearly eight years after private competitors introduced theirs. While private operators have progressed to launching 5G, BSNL has lagged due to various factors.