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BSNL New Services: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Tuesday introduced a variety of new offers and initiatives, ranging from spam blockers to automated SIM kiosks and direct-to-device services. BSNL also introduced low latency 5G connectivity for mining operations in collaboration with CDAC, taking advantage of Make in India equipment and BSNL's technological expertise.

The new services—seven in total—were launched by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. BSNL's spam-blocking solutions automatically filter out phishing attempts and malicious SMS and aim to create a secure communication environment for the telco's customers.

Automated SIM kiosks allow users to purchase, upgrade, port, or replace SIMs on a 24/7 basis, leveraging UPI or QR-enabled payments with seamless KYC integration and multilingual access.

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India's first direct-to-device connectivity solution combines satellite and terrestrial mobile networks to provide “reliable connectivity,” according to a statement, adding that the technology is particularly useful in emergency situations and isolated areas and can enable UPI payments in such cases. BSNL is a flagship initiative of the government, representing the aspirations, dreams, and hopes of every citizen of our country, Scindia said as he unveiled BSNL's new services and logo.

Scindia expressed confidence that BSNL has served the interests of people who have achieved various milestones over the years, saying that as the landscape has become competitive and consolidated," BSNL will "face new challenges."

India has made a significant achievement with BSNL's self-developed 4G telecom stack, which can migrate to 5G, according to Scindia. Scindia added that BSNL will always be at the forefront of technology innovation. The minister said BSNL will have 100,000 4G sites by the middle of next year, and some sites will be upgraded to 5G within that time frame.

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(With Agencies Inputs)