New Delhi: The state owned telecom company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), on Sunday (December 22) announced the launch of three groundbreaking initiatives set to redefine connectivity and entertainment for millions of Indians.
The new launches include intranet TV (BiTV) over mobile, national wi-fi roaming and intranet fibre based TV at Puducherry. These customer-centric services are sure to reaffirm BSNL’s mission to make digital experiences more accessible and inclusive.
Intranet TV (BiTV) Over Mobile
BSNL’s Intranet TV or BiTV brings over 300 live TV channels, including premium channels, to mobile users in Puducherry without any charge. Delivered in partnership with OTTplay, as a pilot service, launched in Puducherry, showcases BSNL’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge entertainment into everyday life. This service delivers high-quality entertainment, making digital content easily accessible to all BSNL mobile users, irrespective of their plans; at no cost to all its customers of Pondicherry.
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BiTV to be launched in Bihar, UP & Jharkhand
According to a senior official of the BSNL, the company will launch the BiTV in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand in January 2025. “This will be the second phase expansion after pilot launch in Puducherry. In the third phase, starting later next year, the same facility would be available nationwide.
“With BiTV, through our partners, BSNL is giving every customer the power to access entertainment on the go, ‘anytime, anywhere’, free of cost, irrespective of the plan they are, making it a perfect alternative to the outdated PRBT systems; by combining cutting-edge technology with top-tier content. BSNL will be one of the first telecom service providers to revolutionize its old PRBT by offering this groundbreaking service,” said A Robert J Ravi, BSNL chairman and managing director (CMD).
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Avinash Mudaliar, co-founder and CEO of OTTplay, said that the company felt proud in bringing world-class entertainment to BSNL customers across India. “Together, we’re unlocking the magic of cinema and entertainment across genres, languages, and regions and redefining how BSNL customers experience digital entertainment in India,” said Mudaliar.
Benefits of BiTV
BSNL officials exuded confidence that the BiTV would become an instant hit among the mobile subscribers, as it offers unlimited entertainment. Apart from live TV, people can enjoy movies, web series and documentaries in multiple languages without paying a penny. BiTV will ensure uninterrupted streaming in high definition quality as BSNL will be using a secure mobile intranet facility.
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National wi-fi roaming
The BSNL has introduced an innovative BSNL Wi-Fi roaming at Manadipattu, which becomes the second village in India to be enabled with Wi-Fi national roaming facility. This innovative service connects both BSNL and non-BSNL customers through a seamless network of Wi-Fi hotspots. Both BSNL and non-BSNL customers can enjoy uninterrupted internet access. The customer however will have to send his consent to activate the service.
The BSNL has introduced India’s first-ever WiFi roaming village in Mudagere, Channapatna taluk, Ramanagara district, Karnataka.
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How does Wi-FI roaming work?
BSNL FTTH (fibre to the home) customers can access your home internet from any BSNL Wi-Fi hotspot or any BSNL FTTH connection nationwide. However, home data account of the subscribers will be charged for using the Wi-Fi national roaming facility.
BSNL subscribers can also use Wi-Fi at public spots or even other BSNL FTTH homes. The customer, however, needs to provide one time consent for reciprocal use of these connections across the country.
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In addition to BSNL FTTH consumers, the telecom company has extended this seamless high speed Wi Fi connectivity to BSNL mobile customers also. Once subscribed, all BSNL mobile users can connect to BSNL Wi-Fi hotspots directly via your mobile plan.
In addition, BSNL mobile users can login to any FTTH home connections automatically and will be able to use high speed internet connectivity.
Non-BSNL users can access BSNL’s high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots and BSNL FTTH points/ FTTH home connections by paying through UPI, ensuring fast internet for all.
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IFTV launch in Puducherry
BSNL’s Intranet Fibre-based TV (IFTV), first launched nationwide in October 2024, is now available to all FTTH customers in Puducherry. Offering over 500 live TV channels, this service is entirely free, leveraging BSNL’s robust FTTH network. All BSNL FTTH customers will be able to avail of this service, free of cost. The customer will have to send his consent to activate the service.
Important features of IFTV
Customers enjoy premium entertainment without additional charge. It is powered by BSNL’s robust FTTH network to ensure smooth, high-definition streaming. The facility can be activated with a simple opt-in process for complete control. “The IFTV launch redefines entertainment for BSNL’s FTTH customers, delivering unparalleled value and making every connection an experience to remember; in terms of entertainment; at no cost to its customers,” said the BSNL CMD.
