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Bringing rural India online with a fast and secure Made-in-India 4G network
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Millions of citizens in over 26,000 unserved villages are experiencing secure and indigenous 4G connectivity for the first time ever
Whenever technology has reached new frontiers, it has accelerated growth by democratising access. This landmark partnership with BSNL is no different. BSNL, with support from TCS, Center for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), and Tejas Networks Limited, has brought reliable and high-speed 4G connectivity to millions in India’s remotest regions. With this project, India becomes the fifth country in the world to build and deploy a fully homegrown telecom stack that supports 4G and beyond.
Self-reliance, empowerment, and digital inclusion at scale are the main tenets of this project that benefits over 22 million Indians. With this rapid, nationwide rollout, young students in remote villages can now access online learning. Farmers and small businesses can reach new markets and consult experts. The network also unlocks secure access to government services and telemedicine, helping bridge the digital divide.
Deployed at over 100,000 sites nationwide
26,700 villages newly connected
Over 22 million citizens benefitted
21 GB per customer per month
Intelligent Swadeshi 4G Network Made for India, in India
The Bharat Telecom Stack is a fully homegrown telecommunications solution designed, developed, and deployed in India. It is the first time a 4G and 5G-ready stack built in India, for India, has been implemented at a national scale.
TCS spearheaded the execution of this initiative by establishing data centers, installing and commissioning C-DOT’s EPC Core Application, Tejas’s Base Stations and Radio infrastructure over 100,000 sites along with leveraging TCS’ Cognitive Network Operations (TCS CNOPS™) platform for 24/7 real-time network management.
A Robert J Ravi
Chairman & Managing Director, BSNL
Today, we celebrate a monumental achievement for national pride. The nationwide rollout of our indigenous 4G network, built on the strength of collaboration with TCS, Tejas Networks, and C-DOT, is a resounding declaration of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. This 'Made in Bharat’ stack, brought to life by the relentless dedication of Team BSNL, secures our digital future and ensures that the fruits of connectivity empower every citizen, bridging the digital divide like never before.
Sh. Sandeep Govil
Director (Consumer Mobility - CM), BSNL
Our customers will now experience a new standard of connectivity, powered by a network that is truly our own. This Swadeshi 4G technology, a result of brilliant innovation by C-DOT, Tejas, TCS, and the tireless efforts of BSNL's workforce, is engineered for excellence and scalability. It is a cornerstone for building a digitally inclusive society, ready to evolve to 5G and beyond, ensuring that India's growth story is powered by sovereign, homegrown technology.
N Ganapathy Subramaniam
Advisor, Telecom Strategic Initiatives at TCS & Chairman, Tejas Networks
We are proud that we have put India on the map of only a handful of countries to have developed a comprehensive, trusted and software upgradable telecom technology stack. The successful deployment at BSNL is historic and significant in ushering the benefits of a powerful data and voice network to all corners of the country. It once again reflects TCS’ commitment to building India’s digital infrastructure and continuously supporting the country’s digital aspirations. The stack, built in compliance to 3GPP standards lays the foundation for India’s further contribution to standards.