Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecommunication operator in India, has officially christened its new 5G network as "Q-5G", meaning Quantum 5G.
This was posted through the company's verified X (ex-Twitter) handle on Wednesday, after a nationwide campaign where users were asked for name suggestions for the new 5G network.
In a congratulatory social media update, BSNL said: "You named it. We made it happen! Introducing THE BSNL Q-5G – Quantum 5G. A big THANK YOU to each and every one of you for your incredible support and enthusiastic participation."
Launch of Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
In addition to its 5G mobile services, BSNL has launched a new Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service in specified areas. The BSNL UP East unit confirmed the launch of this service, which is aimed at enterprises seeking high-speed internet without a physical SIM card.
As per the launch page in BSNL's website, the Quantum 5G FWA service plans to offer wireless, lightning-fast, secure, reliable, and affordable internet connectivity. The initiative is being regarded as a milestone in advancing next-generation broadband for both urban and rural business users.
The introductory pricing for BSNL's Quantum 5G FWA service is ₹999 per month for business-grade internet lease lines. The service starts in chosen cities and telecom circles, with larger deployment being planned in the near term.
Augmenting Rural Connectivity via BharatNet
In a connected development, BSNL has entered into a partnership with Polycab India Limited to implement the Amended BharatNet Project in the states of Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry. Financed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Digital Bharat Network (DBN) initiative, the project will cover all settled Gram Panchayats (GPs) and villages in these states with high-speed broadband.
Enhancing Network Infrastructure
BSNL has also made notable strides in its infrastructure development. Over the past year, the telecom giant has installed 100,000 4G towers, out of which approximately 70,000 are now operational and delivering improved performance across various regions.
With Q-5G branding and launch of premium services such as FWA, BSNL is establishing itself as one of the main drivers of India's next phase of telecom transformation—specifically with a strong emphasis on affordability, accessibility, and rural digital inclusion.
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