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India Unveils Swadeshi 4G Stack, Marks Telecom Milestone

BSNL’s 100% indigenous 4G network connects over 26,700 villages with nearly 98,000 towers, advancing India’s digital sovereignty and future 5G readiness, officials said.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated BSNL's fully indigenous Swadeshi 4G network on September 27, 2025, in Jharsuguda, Odisha.
  • This launch results from India's push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, emphasizing self-reliance and reducing dependence on foreign telecom technologies.
  • The Swadeshi 4G network connects nearly 98,000 sites, including over 26,700 villages previously unconnected, enhancing digital access for 22 million users nationwide.
  • The rollout features over 97,500 mobile towers, many solar-powered, and reflects collaboration with TCS, C-DOT, and Tejas Networks, making India the fifth nation with an indigenous telecom stack.
  • The network's deployment promotes digital inclusion in rural areas and signals a significant advancement in India’s telecom sector and sustainable infrastructure development.
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Devdiscourse broke the news in India on Friday, September 26, 2025.
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