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BSNL Quantum 5G FWA: What is it, available plans, speeds and all other details
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has officially entered the 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) space with the soft launch of its Quantum 5G FWA service. Announced on June 18, 2025, in Hyderabad, this marks a significant milestone as India’s first indigenous, SIM-less FWA platform. Here’s everything you need to know.
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What is BSNL Quantum 5G FWA?
BSNL Quantum 5G FWA is a fixed wireless internet service that delivers fibre-like broadband speeds using 5G radio connectivity. It eliminates the need for SIM cards or physical wiring and allows users to self-install a 5G gateway at home or work. The service is based on BSNL’s Direct-to-Device platform, allowing auto-authentication of the customer’s device without a SIM
BSNL Quantum 5G FWA is a fixed wireless internet service that delivers fibre-like broadband speeds using 5G radio connectivity. It eliminates the need for SIM cards or physical wiring and allows users to self-install a 5G gateway at home or work. The service is based on BSNL’s Direct-to-Device platform, allowing auto-authentication of the customer’s device without a SIM
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SIM-less solution
Quantum 5G FWA is India’s first production-grade SIM-less FWA solution built entirely with indigenous components. The core network, radio access network (RAN), and customer premises equipment (CPE) have all been developed by Indian vendors under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This makes BSNL the first Indian telco to offer a fully localised 5G FWA stack.
Quantum 5G FWA is India’s first production-grade SIM-less FWA solution built entirely with indigenous components. The core network, radio access network (RAN), and customer premises equipment (CPE) have all been developed by Indian vendors under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. This makes BSNL the first Indian telco to offer a fully localised 5G FWA stack.
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Speeds and performance
Initial field tests in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet area have shown download speeds of up to 980 Mbps and upload speeds of 140 Mbps, with latency under 10 milliseconds. These speeds are suitable for UHD video streaming, online gaming, and hybrid work setups.
Initial field tests in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet area have shown download speeds of up to 980 Mbps and upload speeds of 140 Mbps, with latency under 10 milliseconds. These speeds are suitable for UHD video streaming, online gaming, and hybrid work setups.
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Introductory plans and installation
BSNL plans to offer two main tariffs at launch—Rs 999 for 100 Mbps and Rs 1,499 for 300 Mbps. Installation is fast and trenchless, with the gateway able to reach 85% of Hyderabad households using BSNL’s existing 5G tower infrastructure.
BSNL plans to offer two main tariffs at launch—Rs 999 for 100 Mbps and Rs 1,499 for 300 Mbps. Installation is fast and trenchless, with the gateway able to reach 85% of Hyderabad households using BSNL’s existing 5G tower infrastructure.
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Rollout details
Following the Hyderabad soft launch, pilot services will begin in Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Gwalior, and Chandigarh by September 2025. This phase is aimed at fine-tuning user experience, with a full commercial rollout expected after field feedback.
Following the Hyderabad soft launch, pilot services will begin in Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Gwalior, and Chandigarh by September 2025. This phase is aimed at fine-tuning user experience, with a full commercial rollout expected after field feedback.
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