The state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL have signed a memorandum of understanding that will pave the way for operational synergy between them, according to MTNL in a regulatory filing. BSNL has already taken over MTNL‘s mobile service operations.

“We would like to inform you that MTNL has inked a MoU with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited on Thursday, August 31, 2023,” MTNL said.

The government has in the last four years approved Rs 3,23,047 crore financial support for the revival of the public sector telecom firms and an additional Rs 1.39 lakh crore BharatNet project which is handled by Bharat Broadband Network Limited, PTI reported Yesterday from New Delhi.

“The MoU with BSNL will pave the way for synergy of operations between MTNL and BSNL in order to provide pan India telecom services as a public sector enterprise under the government of India,” the filing said.