BSNL signed MoUs with Major Companies
Written by : SMTV24x7 | Thu, May 18, 2017, 12:01 PM
New Delhi, May 18: The India's State-owned telecom operator BSNL has linked with Facebook and MobiKwik by signing a MoU here on Thursday, to provide the internet and its value-added services to customers.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Facebook, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will provide connectivity for the social network's Rs.Express Wi-Fi Program.
The Social networking website Facebook, through the Express Wi-Fi service, offers internet facility via public hotspots to users in rural parts of the country, in partnership with telecom operators. Under another MoU, the company will work with digital payments firm Mobikwik to co-create a BSNL mobile wallet to facilitate payment for its products and services.
The mobile wallet will be available exclusively to BSNL customers in India, BSNL said in a statement. Additionally, MobiKwik will also enable "digital sale" of BSNL SIM cards through its app and website.
The BSNL stated that the third MoU with Disney India will provide premium online gaming services to mobile customers of the telecom operator.
BSNL is facing stiff competition from private telcos like Airtel and Reliance Jio, also launched a new solution in partnership with Data Infosys to offer bulk email services to government and private companies.