BSNL Expands 4G in Delhi & Launches Anti-Spam SMS Protection Nationwide
4G in Delhi – Soft launch of BSNL 4G in Delhi (from 15 Aug 2025) – Works via partner-assisted 4G-as-a-service model – Available at BSNL, MTNL outlets & retail points with instant activation – CMD A. Robert J. Ravi: Approach enables citywide coverage immediately
Anti-Spam & Anti-Smishing – Nationwide network-based SMS protection (auto-enabled, no apps needed) – Blocks fraudulent links & smishing attempts in real time – Built with Tanla, powered by AI/ML, NLP, blockchain DLT – Detects 1.5M scams daily, flags 35K+ links & 60K+ numbers monthly
Other Key Announcements & Outlook – E-SIM trial in Tamil Nadu – BiTV Premium Packs introduced – BSNL–MTNL Converged Grievance Cell formed – Ongoing ₹25,000 Cr 4G rollout with 1.12 lakh towers – ₹47,000 Cr future expansion planned with TCS & C-DoT