Dharamshala.19.07.2024: Public sector telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a significant update for its customers in Himachal Pradesh. BSNL has started providing 4G services, completely based on indigenous technology developed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). This new 4G service aims to address network coverage issues significantly.
Senior General Manager of BSNL Dharamshala, Vipin Kumar Maurya, stated that the problems of network coverage will be largely resolved with this new indigenous 4G technology. He explained that the previous core network is being replaced with an indigenous core network, which includes network hardware, devices, and software related to telecom services. This core network supports fundamental services like aggregation, call control, switching, authentication, charging, and gateway.
6,000 Customers Join BSNL in Last 15 Days
BSNL has seen a surge in new customers, with around 6,000 mobile consumers joining in the past 15 days. The 4G services are being rolled out under two projects. The first project focuses on areas with no signal from any operator, with 112 sites in Chamba and 33 sites in Kangra being covered. The second project includes 246 sites, where 153 sites in Kangra and 8 sites in Chamba are already providing better network services.
Network Issues Due to Fiber Cutting
The General Manager noted that road widening and other digging activities in areas like Nurpur, Shahpur, Rait, Gaggal, Dalhousie, and Chamba have caused repeated fiber cuts, affecting network services. Efforts are ongoing to address these disruptions.
Steps to Move Your Mobile Number to BSNL
If you are a Jio customer looking to port your number to BSNL, follow these steps:
- Obtain a Unique Porting Code (UPC): Send an SMS to 1900 in the format ‘Port Space 10 digit mobile number’ (e.g., Port 1234567890) to receive the UPC.
- Visit a BSNL CSC: Go to a BSNL Customer Service Centre, authorized franchisee, or retailer with the UPC, fill out a Customer Application Form (CAF), and pay the porting fees. Currently, BSNL does not charge any fees for porting into BSNL.
- Receive a New SIM Card: BSNL will issue a new SIM card upon approval of the porting request.
- Change Your SIM Card: You will be informed of the date and time to change your SIM card. For any issues, contact the toll-free number 1800-180-1503 or 1503.
By following these steps, you can successfully port your Jio number to BSNL and enjoy the benefits of their new 4G services.
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