Govt to provide 4G mobile services in uncovered villages

28 Jul 2022 , 09:04 AM

Union Cabinet on Wednesday (27 July 2022) approved a project for saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages across the country at a total cost of Rs 26,316 crore. The project cost includes capex and five-year opex. The project will provide 4G mobile services in 24,680 uncovered villages in remote and difficult areas. The project has a provision to include 20% additional villages on account of rehabilitation, new-settlements, withdrawal of services by existing operators etc. In addition, 6,279 villages having only 2G/3G connectivity shall be upgraded to 4G. The project will be executed by BSNL using Atmanirbhar Bharats 4G technology stack and will be funded through Universal Service Obligation Fund. BSNL is already in process of deployment of Atmanirbhar 4G technology stack, which will be deployed in this project as well. The project is a significant step towards the vision of the Government to provide mobile connectivity in rural areas. This project will promote delivery of various e-governance services, banking services, tele-medicine, tele-education etc. through mobile broadband and generate employment in rural areas, Ministry of Communications said in a statement. Powered by Capital Market – Live News