Vaishnaw, DoT secy make first test call on indigenously developed 4G tech

First test call on indigenously-developed 4G technology, installed in BSNL network for trial, was made on Sunday by Department of Telecom secretary to Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, an official statement said.

To achieve the dream of Atmanirbhar Bharat in creating Indian telecom equipment for the globe, BSNL is conducting a Proof of Concept (PoC) with Tata Consultancy Services and state-run telecom research organisation C-DOT in Chandigarh, the statement said.

The PoC aims to install, integrate and test the 4G equipment in BSNL’s network for establishing its suitability for commercial deployment.