BSNL 4G: Now or never

NEW DELHI: The much-awaited commercial foray of next generation (4G) network of state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is yet to take off. Hiccups continue. Deployment seems distant. What’s it waiting for? August! The telco’s ambitious next generation network launch next month is prophesied, talked about and much hyped already.

Going to the hind side. It was 2015. For the first time, the public sector carrier sought airwaves to keep its subscribers abreast in a fast-evolving data network scheme, even a year ahead of the private sector rival Jio’s freebies-backed 4G foray in September 2016. Now, after 2,400 days since its intent, has the situation changed?