BSNL and MTNL to Strengthen Rural Network
The country’s telecom PSUS, BSNL and MTNL are taking various steps to increase the network connectivity in rural India, under the scheme launched by Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF). It provides subsidy support for setting up and managing 7,353 infrastructure sites/towers in 500 districts in over 27 states, for enabling mobile services in the specified rural and remote areas.