BSNL Inks Pact With Numaligarh Refinery for 5G Pvt. Network in Refinery Sector
BSNL has just started offering 4G services, but holds spectrum that can be used for 5G services
New Delhi: State-run telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Sunday inked a pact with public sector firm Numaligarh Refinery Limited for the deployment of the 5G private network in the refinery sector. It will not only help in connectivity but also in redefining how core industries can operate in the future, an official statement said.
BSNL has just started offering 4G services, but holds spectrum that can be used for 5G services. However, the partnership between BSNL and NRL is expected to set the stage for replicable models across other industrial sectors, reinforcing the Government of India's vision for a digitally empowered and self-reliant Bharat.
“Under this memorandum of understanding (MoU), BSNL and NRL will collaborate to deploy India's first 5G captive non-public network (CNPN) within the refinery sector, ushering in a new era of secure, ultra-reliable, and real-time industrial connectivity. This initiative is a pioneering step in leveraging indigenous 5G infrastructure for mission-critical operations,” the statement said.
BSNL chairman and managing director A Robert J Ravi said that the partnership exemplifies BSNL's commitment to empowering India's strategic sectors with next-generation digital infrastructure. “The deployment of a dedicated 5G CNPN at NRL will mark a technological leap forward, not only in connectivity but in redefining how core industries can operate in the future,” he said.
