BSNL new logo unveiled; telecom firm launches spam blocking feature among 7 new initiatives

Telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Tuesday unveiled a new logo, representing its renewed focus on delivering secure, affordable, and reliable connectivity to every corner of the country. The new avatar mentions the words “connecting Bharat” (connecting India). 

BSNL New Logo First Look

Here's a glimpse of the new logo of the telecom operator: 

BSNL said the bold tagline 'Connecting Bharat' highlights its “unwavering mission to bridge the digital divide by offering a modern, reliable telecom network that connects both urban and rural India”.

Union Minister of Communications and Development of NE Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia launched the new BSNL logo in presence of MOS for Communications and Rural Development Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar during a ceremony organised at Bharat Sanchar Bhavan. The event was attended by the Telecom Secretary, the BSNL CMD as well as senior officers from the telecom department, among others.

7 New BSNL Initiatives 

BSNL also announced seven pioneering initiatives aimed at revolutionising how India connects, communicates, and enhances its digital security. 

Spam-free Network 

BSNL said its spam-blocking solution automatically filters out phishing attempts and malicious SMS, creating a safer communication environment for users.

National Wi-Fi Roaming 

BSNL rolled out a first-of-its-kind seamless Wi-Fi roaming service for its FTTH customers, enabling high-speed internet access at BSNL hotspots across the country at no extra charge, thus minimizing data costs for users. 

IFTV 

A first for India, BSNL's fiber-based intranet TV service offers more than 500 live channels and Pay TV through its FTTH network, a service accessible for all BSNL FTTH subscribers without additional charges. 

Any Time SIM (ATS) Kiosks

BSNL said its Automated SIM kiosks allow users to purchase, upgrade, port or replace SIMs on a 24x7 basis , leveraging UPI/QR-enabled payments with seamless KYC integration and multi-lingual access.

Direct-to-Device Service 

BSNL said that in a first in the country, its Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity solution converges satellite and terrestrial mobile networks to deliver seamless, reliable connectivity.

‘Public Protection & Disaster Relief’ 

BSNL said its scalable, secure network for disaster response is the country’s first guaranteed encrypted communication for government and relief agencies during crises, enhancing national disaster management capabilities.

First Private 5G in Mines 

BSNL introduced reliable, low-latency 5G connectivity for mining operations in partnership with C-DAC, leveraging Made-in-India equipment and its technological expertise. 

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