GS AIGETOA writes to CMD BSNL Shri Ravi A Robert Jerad with full support and strategic suggestions to improve the network for achieving BSNL’s 25% market share goal.
AIGETOA Suggestions for Various Initiatives to Achieve Revenue Growth:
1. Issues in Phase IX.2 Indigenous 4G Project:
Addressing challenges in integrating existing multi-vendor CM networks with indigenous TCS/CDOT technology. Increasing technical training and optimizing all new 4G sites immediately. Strengthening the transmission team and exploring low-cost 4G handsets and dongles. Addressing congestion at GGSN level and ensuring cooperation with infrastructure providers.
2. Addressing Technical Issues with BSNL International Roaming Services:
Establishing direct 4G roaming agreements with global partners and implementing international roaming on Wi-Fi (VoWiFi).
3. Urgent Need for BSNL to Implement eSIM Services:
Preventing the loss of high-ARPU customers by establishing an eSIM environment immediately.
4. BSNL and Starlink Partnership:
Collaborating with M/s Starlink to deliver satellite internet coverage across India, especially in rural and remote regions.
5. Strategic Revaluation of FTTH Operations:
Reducing dependency on FTTH partners and enhancing marketing activities to increase connections.
6. Expanding BSNL Air Fiber Service with 5G Spectrum:
Offering a wireless alternative to FTTH using advanced wireless technologies such as LTE or 5G.
7. Addressing Network Issues for BSNL Customers Roaming on MTNL Network:
Using Vodafone roaming as an alternative and extending the BSNL-Vodafone roaming agreement to include Mumbai.
8. Ensuring Low Latency & High Download Speed for International Websites & Servers:
Ensuring proper download speed and latency for international websites and video conferences.
9. Network Related Issues and Quick Rehabilitation of Transmission & Core Network Cables:
Strengthening core fiber links and ensuring quick rehabilitation of damaged transmission and core network cables.
10. Issues Related to Bharat Net Project:
Addressing substandard material usage, temporary joints, and inexperienced manpower deployment.
11. Provisioning of Sufficient Vehicles and Resources to Maintain Network:
Reinstating hired vehicles and allocating Radio Cabs for sales staff to ensure quick response to emergencies.
12. Revising TA/DA Rates for Staff Performing Day-to-Day Works of Operation & Maintenance:
Revising the TA/DA rates for staff below the rank of DGM to ensure efficient outstation and route maintenance works.
13. Commercialization of High Commercial Value Buildings/Premises:
Focusing on commercializing premises at prime locations to generate handsome revenue.
14. Hiring OPGW Cables from Govt PSU – AEGCL:
Hiring OPGW dark fiber from AEGCL to ensure stable media for BSNL 4G and FTTH services in Assam.
These suggestions, compiled from our members stationed across the country, reflect their high hopes and commitment towards achieving BSNL’s goals.