Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL) is gearing up for the rollout of the 4G network with the support of Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), which is responsible for supplying and installing the network for the BSNL in Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu districts. It will be upgradable to the 5G network in the future. As per the report total of 690 4G towers have been proposed for the Mysuru business area that comprises Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, and Kodagu districts. Specifically, 337 towers will be installed in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts, 200 towers in Kodagu, and 153 towers in Mandya.
BSNL has identified a total of 79 locations in rural parts of the Mysuru business area under the first phase of its project 4G saturation where there is no network coverage available from any of the mobile operators to date. As of now a total of 32 sites out of 55 in Kodagu where tower installation had been completed, 22 sites in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar (14 sites where towers were installed), and 2 sites in Mandya where installation is planned.
It’s just not about the rollout of the 4G network from the BSNL but the company is also working to raise funds by engaging in asset monetization to raise funds by selling some of its properties in Mysuru and Madikeri. The first property slated for e-auction is located on Vishwamanava Double Road in Kuvempunagar, Mysuru. This land parcel covers an area of 25,785 square feet and has a reserve price of ₹21.11 crore (211.1 million rupees). Interested buyers must submit their bids before 3 p.m. on July 1.
