Nearly 7k BSNL 4G sites set up across Kerala

T'puram: BSNL Kerala has installed 6,979 indigenous 4G sites – mobile towers and base stations – aimed at offering high-speed data and indoor coverage of calls across the state. This rollout of indigenous 4G, that can be upgraded to 5G signifies self-reliant telecommunications, bringing high-speed data and crystal-clear voice services across the state, a BSNL Kerala statement read. Of the 4G sites, 322 ensure that tribal settlements, hilly regions and underserved border areas — previously isolated from the digital map — are now fully integrated into the mainstream digital economy, the statement added. Unlike previous generations of technology, 4G network is built on a fully indigenous technology stack, developed in collaboration with home-grown pioneers like C-DOT and the TCS-led consortium, the statement said. "This milestone is more than just a technical upgrade; it is a commitment to every citizen," said Saji Kumar R, chief general manager of Kerala telecom circle. "With 6,979 sites now active, including 322 in the state's toughest geographies, we are ensuring that high-quality data and voice services are no longer a luxury, but a right for all," Kumar added.