Dear Friends,

Congratulations on achieving the much-awaited 4G Beta Launch. We convey our heartfelt gratitude on behalf of all BSNL executives to Government of India under the able leadership of our Hon’ble PM, MoC, MoSC & Secretary DoT. We also convey our thankfulness to the untiring efforts of DoT, BSNL Management and the teams involved in making this day a reality for which each BSNL employee is feeling proud. BSNL is a proud partner in the launch of indigenous 4G technology making India only the 6th country to do so.

Thanks once again to all those involved in ensuring this wonderful day for all BSNL Employees. We once again reaffirm our commitment for all such endeavors taken for the well-being of BSNL and its Executives.

Regards

Team AIGETOA

Today, the Kickoff for 4G phase IX.2, 200 sites was announced by BSNL Team in meeting held today at The Taj New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Secretary (Telecom) in the presence of CMD BSNL, DIR(CM), CGMT Punjab, CEO TCS, CEO TEJAS, CEO CDOT, CMD ITI, PGM/GM mobile of all Circles.

Secretary (T) appreciated all the Punjab team involved in PoC Testing for their day and night efforts. He specifically mentioned the name of the dynamic CGM Punjab Sh. Ajay Kumar Kararha ji “The LEGEND” while calling him on stage. Secretary (T) also mentioned a hard working employee for Mr. Gurdev Singh JTO (RF) Amritsar . Mr Gurdev Singh also happens to be Asst. District Secretary of AIGETOA. Secretary (T) also explained how the equipment has gone through rigorous testing day and night.

Further CGM Punjab took the chance to motivate his team and called PoC Members on stage and acknowledged their efforts.

A standing ovation was given by all the senior officers present in the hotel to the Punjab team headed by Worthy CGMT for their exemplary work for make in India 4G project.

On behalf of AIGETOA, we extend our heartful thanks to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Minister of Communication, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications & Secretary(T) for supporting BSNL.

In addition to this we are also thankful to CGM Punjab Sh. Ajay Kumar Kararha ji and all PoC Testing team involved for this noble cause.

Congratulations to all the BSNL family. Hopefully we will regain our pristine glory soon.

It is a pride for AIGETOA also to announce that many of our office bearers including our Circle Secretary Shri Yogesh Chhabra, Circle President Shri Vikas Gupta, CHQ Office Bearer Shri Ajit Singh and other OBs like Mohit Garg, Ankur Bajaj, Anurag Prakash and Shri Pawan Kumar are part of the RAN/Core Testing Team handling this Project. This shows the leaders of AIGETOA are equally competent in handling the critical projects of BSNL. This blend of Performance, Leadership and Excellence makes AIGETOA, the strongest association in BSNL.

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The principle that team AIGETOA uphold is getting acknowledged. We are happy to share our joyful feeling with all the employees. – The recognised executive association in BSNL i.e. AIGETOA (Affiliated to BMS) features in the Video twitted by Hon’ble MoSC Shri Devusinh Chauhan Ji.

We had already updated about this meeting and the discussions held where AIGETOA presented it’s inputs to Hon’ble MoSC for settlement of the residual issues of 2nd PRC ie E2 Pay scales and 30 Percent SAB along with implementation of 3rd PRC for BSNL employees. This is the second meeting of AIGETOA Team with Honble MoSC in just over a month’s time.

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Today first Indigenous 4G e-Node-B which has been developed as a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom has been powered on at Ferozepur BA of Punjab Circle. This is the first BTS working on home grown technology

We congratulate all those involved in this exercise. We congratulate BSNL as well as TCS+CDOT+Tejas Consortium team for achieving this feat. It’s a proud moment for AIGETOA also as many of our members were also involved in this exercise. We sincerely hope and believe that with this start, definitely dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat in Telecom will be achieved soon.

Our CS Shri Yogesh Chhabra Ji and CP Punjab Shri Vikas Gupta ji attending the inaugural function on behalf of AIGETOA.

Today is definitely a big day and a firm step towards realizing the dream of 4G rollout in BSNL on home grown technology. We extend our sincere thanks to Government of India also for providing the much needed support to BSNL. Things were tough all these days but finally the light can be seen at the end of tunnel.

Hon’ble MOC Sh Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday made the first call over the Indian 4G network of BSNL and took to Twitter expressing happiness that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat is taking shape.

Hon’ble Communications Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday made the first call over the Indian 4G network of BSNL and took to Twitter expressing happiness that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat is taking shape.

BSNL 4G is live in many areas in India and the company is now offering free 4G SIM to its customers till December 31. This is India’s first indigenous 4G network, though its rollout was not smooth. Reports said Tata Consultancy Services may emerge as a partner aiding the later phases of the rollout.

BSNL has been working on the 4G network with the help of Indian technology for quite some time. In January this year, BSNL floated the Expression of Interest for proof of concept from Indian Companies interested in participating in BSNL’s upcoming 4G tender. In July, the letter of intent was issued to five eligible bidders, according to department information.

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Today Hon’ble Secretary (Telecom) Sh. K. Rajaraman, CMD BSNL Sh. P K Purwar and Director(CM) Sh. S K Mishra visited chandigarh to see the progress of 4G POC. Team AIGETOA comprising Sh. Ajit Singh JS North, Sh. Yogesh Chhabra CS, Sh. Vikas Gupta CP and Sh. Vishal Chanana OS welcomed all on behalf of AIGETOA Punjab. Inspite of their busy schedule CMD BSNL allow us for one to one meeting for a short duration. We raise our concern about future of BSNL as we are the majority stake holders having long service. CMD clearly stated that I can only say that we are on right path as of now. No need to worry. Let’s work hard together for our beloved company. He also informed that we are closely monitoring the progress of 4G POC as it is the only way for BSNL to launch 4G services soon. Secondly, FTTH services are very much important for growth of BSNL as well as for revenue point of view. We are working on improvement in stability of FTTH services.

We assured our full support for any kind of work which will improve financial condition of BSNL and also for the welfare of employees. We also conveyed that all BR’s are not having pensionary supports. Hundred of employees lost their lives during this pandemic. 30% SAB should be immediately given and regularise too. CMD assured to look into the matter.

We also demand one promotion to all eligible before restructuring. It was told to us that matter is under discussion.

We extended our thanks to CGM Punjab Sh. Sandeep Diwan for arranging a meeting in a very tight schedule. We also thanked Sh. Ajay Karara PGM (CMTS), Sh. M C Singh GMTD Chandigarh, Sh. Deepak Garg PGM Nodal Center.

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Telecom News: The rollout of 4G network by state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) will get delayed further as domestic firms, which have been mandated to conduct trials for the project, have hit a fresh hurdle. Shortlisted firms such as Tech Mahindra, HFCL and L&T are facing challenges with their Indian partner, Pertsol, which is offering the core solution for the network.

Sources said these firms have communicated to BSNL that conducting trials with Pertsol won’t be feasible and chances of failure are high as several technical glitches were unearthed during technical discussions. These firms have, therefore, suggested that they be allowed to conduct the trials with state-owned, C-DoT’s core solution. However, so far they have not been accorded permission as C-DoT has a tie-up with TCS for conducting the trials.

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The state-run telco reportedly said the deviations include a few critical issues that cannot be compromised for testing the equipment under Proof of Concept (PoC) or trials considering the same equipment will be commercially deployed for rolling out 4G services after the trials. State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)’s 4G trials has hit yet another roadblock as a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)-led consortium has proposed 128 deviations in 4G equipment specifications, with the highest deviations proposed in radio network (71), Financial Express reported. Other specifications where TCS has reportedly proposed deviations include core (18), interworking (6), deferred core (13), and deferred radio (20).

BSNL, though said accepting these deviations could jeopardize its business prospects and customer experience. It has written to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) asking whether to accept the deviations or not. The state-run telco reportedly said the deviations include a few critical issues that cannot be compromised for testing the equipment under Proof of Concept (PoC) or trials considering the same equipment will be commercially deployed for rolling out 4G services after the trials.

“According to this office, acceptance of such deviations will cost BSNL in future once the rollout happens and it will not only jeopardise the interests of BSNL’s business prospects but also adversely impact the customer experience as well as BSNL’s competitive strength,” BSNL CMD Sh P K Purwar was quoted as saying by the publication.

It should be noted that ITI and TCS have submitted their bid with state-run C-DoT for core technology and Tejas Networks for radio, and will conduct trials at Chandigarh.

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