BSNL issues ₹2,903 crore 4G expansion order to TCS

Order to cover 18,685 new sites under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has placed an additional Advance Purchase Order (APO) worth ₹2,903.22 crore with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to enhance its 4G mobile network infrastructure.

As per a regulatory filing by TCS, the order involves the planning, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of 4G equipment at 18,685 sites across India.

This move is part of BSNL’s broader strategy for nationwide 4G deployment, aligned with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The rollout is being executed by a consortium led by TCS, along with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) and state-run ITI Ltd.

As per TCS, the detailed purchase orders will be issued following the completion of specified conditions and documentation set out in the APO. This development marks a significant step forward in BSNL’s ongoing network modernisation efforts.