BSNL posts its first loss in ten years

BSNL, the state run telecom company, posted its first annual loss of Rs.1,823 crore in FY 2009-10. This is the first loss incurred in the history of the company since its inception. In FY 2008-09, BSNL posted a profit of Rs. 575 crore.

Decline in the number of landline owners and higher wage payout to the employees because of the award of the Sixth Pay Commission for government were major causes of loss.

Kuldeep Goel, Chairman and Managing Director, BSNL, said that in terms of revenue return per share, BSNL stood at 19.5 percent, second after Bharti Airtel. The company also observed a strong growth of 47 percent in the broadband segment in FY 2009-10, earning a revenue of Rs 2,485 crore against Rs.1,690 crore in 2008-09.

Mr.Goel retired on August 1, 2010 after serving the company for three years. He is hopeful that BSNL would turn around in the current fiscal year. He said,

“The wage revision alone caused an additional expenditure of Rs 2,900 crore. If the wage revision had not been there, the company would have recorded a profit before tax of Rs 703 crore,”

BSNL also paid an interest of Rs.1,500 crore in 2009-10 in interest for acquiring 3G and BWA (Broadband Wireless Access) spectrum for Rs.18,500 crore.

BSNL announced a decline of 10.4 percent in revenues at Rs.32,045.41 crore for FY 2009-10 against 35,812 crore in 2008-09.

BSNL JAO result 2010 has been declared online

BSNL JAO result 2010 had been declared. Earlier this year, BSNL invited application for 1000 posts of Junior Accountant Officers (JAO). On March 14, 2010, an competitive exam for JAO was held.

To know about your result visit:

http://bsnl.co.in/company/jaoresult09/jaoresult_final_log1.php

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited popular known as BSNL is a government run telecom company. It is the oldest and largest communication service provider in India. Currently, it is the sixth largest mobile phone operator in India with more than 57.22 million subscribers as of December 2009. It is also the largest land line provider in India with footprints all over the country except New Delhi and Mumbai which are managed by MTNL. The headquarter of the company is located at Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Harish Chandra Mathur Lane, Janpath, New Delhi. As one of the top public sector companies, BSNL was conferred upon Mini Ratna by the Indian government.

BSNL EVDO data card: Now enjoy high speed Internet everywhere

If you are looking for high speed internet in India then go for the BSNL EVDO data card. BSNL is one of the largest tele-communication companies in India. BSNL is one of the oldest and largest telecom companies in India with a very good network infrastructure around the country. The company recently launched 3G network in India. This makes BSNL the first Indian company to provide this service. The EVDO was unofficially launched in back in 2007. Currently, it is available in selected cities. ihackintosh.com reports:

Theoretically EVDO Offers 2.4 Mbps with Rev 0 and 3.1 Mbps on Rev A. But it varies on depending on few parameters. The BSNL EVDO modem is USB based, making it easy for Desktop computers as well as Laptops.

BSNL EVDO data card would cost Rs.3,500 one time charges. You can also buy it on rental basis paying Rs. 200 per month. Subscribers would have to pay Rs.550 per month for speeds up to 2.4 Mbps in most of the cities in India. However, BSNL official website reported that the pricing is subject to change according to cities and would range between Rs.400 and Rs.500 per month. The speed may vary according to your location.

Other details:

• Activation charges for unlimited EVDO......Rs. 500
• Internet connect card sale price...............Rs. 3500
• Fixed monthly charges for card.................Rs. 200
• Fixed monthly charges for internet............Rs. 550
• Security charges (refundable)...................Rs. 1000
• Free internet usage................................Unlimited
• Additional usage charges........................Not applicable
• Minimum hire period...............................Three months

All the taxes shall be charged extra as applicable

The above mentioned tariff will be applicable up to 31.12.2008

All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged

For more information visit the following link:

http://www.bsnldatacard.com/bsnl-data-card-details-frequently-asked-questions.html

BSNL introduced India’s first Mobile WiMAX service

On February 27, 2010, BSNL, the state-run telecom operator of India, launched Mobile WiMAX in Kerala. K V Thomas, Union Minister of state for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and MP of Ernakulam MP launched the service at a function. A BSNL executive said that the company is looking forward to have at least 2,50,000 WiMAX customers by the end of 2010.

This makes BSNL the first telecom operator to launch the service in India. The Mobile WiMax technology of BSNL had been provided by AVIAT, formerly known as Hariat Stratex, a reputed wireless company that specializes in “advanced IP network migration” and works on fourth generation or Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The Economic Times reports:

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) technology, can provide a speed of up to 37 mbps. It is being deployed in Kerala with 900 BTS (Base Transmitting Stations) to cover the entire state, Principal General Manager, BSNL, Ernakulam, E M Abraham said.

Initially, BSNL will set up 450 BTS covering all major cities, districts and important towns which would cost about Rs. 1 billion. In the second phase, BSNL will install another 450 BTS to cover remaining towns and cities. Initially, roaming would be available within Kerala. Twenty five BTS covering Ernakulam city, Tripunithura, Kalamassery, Aluva and Angamally muncipalities had been commissioned today and another 59 BTS will be commissioned soon

The service has two data plans- Home Plan with a fixed monthly subscription fee of Rs.1000 and Business Plan which cost Rs.2000 for a bandwidth 512 to 2 mbps.