As of May 2026, BSNL has reached a monumental milestone in its network expansion. Utilizing a completely homegrown developed by a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)-led consortium and C-DoT, the telco has operationalized over 97,000 mobile towers nationwide. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) - UxDT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned cornerstone of Indian telecommunications, is currently navigating one of the most critical transformation phases in its 25-year history. Once a dominant force, the public sector undertaking (PSU) is transitioning from a legacy provider to a competitive 4G and 5G player through a multi-billion dollar government-led revival strategy. 1. The Digital Turnaround: 4G and 5G Rollout As of May 2026, BSNL has reached a