BSNL Soft‑Launches Quantum 5G FWA

📅 Launch & Service Overview

• On June 20, 2025, BSNL initiated a soft launch of its Quantum 5G FWA service in Hyderabad, targeting business and enterprise clients

• The service provides high-speed, data-only internet without relying on SIM cards or fiber cables.

• Pricing starts at ₹999 per month, positioning it as a cost-competitive option in the market

🥇 What Makes Quantum 5G Special

• It marks India’s first 5G Fixed Wireless Access solution from BSNL, distinguishing it from traditional mobile 5G .

• Built entirely on indigenous technology—including RAN and core systems—with upgrades atop BSNL’s expanding indigenous 4G tower network

🚀 Expansion & Competitive Context

• BSNL plans to extend its FWA service to six more cities by September 2025, strengthening its position against private players like Jio AirFiber and Airtel’s Xstream AirFiber

• This launch comes as BSNL progresses toward its goal of deploying 100,000 indigenous 4G towers—a milestone expected by May–June 2025—after which broader 5G services can be activated

🧭 Strategic & Market Significance

• BSNL’s 5G FWA service signals a strategic revival, leveraging low-cost offerings amid rising private sector prices.

• After price hikes by Jio and Airtel in 2024, BSNL saw a boost in subscribers and profitability—and this 5G rollout aims to sustain that traction