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BSNL set to roll out 5G mobile services by year end

15 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

15 August 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

India

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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

BSNL plans to launch 5G mobile services in India by December 2026, leveraging its existing 4G towers with software upgrades, including 7,200 towers in Kerala and new tower installations in remote areas and Lakshadweep.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

BSNL’s swift upgrade path to 5G using existing towers cuts deployment time and cost, opening a strategic window for telecom startups to focus on complementary services or underserved regions in India.

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1 source · 15 Aug 2026

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