BSNL Launches Quantum 5G FWA: A Game-Changer for Broadband in India.

BSNL Launches Quantum 5G FWA: A Game-Changer for Broadband in India

🚀 What’s New?

BSNL has unveiled Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) in Hyderabad — India's first 100 % indigenous, SIM-less 5G broadband service. This innovative offering delivers gigabit-like speeds without the need for trenching fiber or installing SIM cards.

The self-install home gateways auto-connect to BSNL’s 5G Standalone (SA) core, enabling SLA-backed, enterprise-grade connectivity tailored for MSMEs and smart manufacturing. 

📶 Pricing & Performance

• Introductory plans start at:

• ₹ 99/month for 100 Mbps

• ₹ 1,499/month for 300 Mbps

• 📶 Pricing & Performance

• Introductory plans start at:

• ₹ 99/month for 100 Mbps

• ₹ 1,499/month for 300 Mbps

Coverage Expansion

After Hyderabad, BSNL plans to roll out the service in Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Gwalior, and Chandigarh by September 2025

Homegrown from Core to Customer

Every component—core, RAN, and user equipment—is built by Indian vendors under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. BSNL’s Chairman, A. Robert J. Ravi, emphasized this positioning as more than a pilot: it's a full-fledged Make‑in‑India rollout

Why It Matters

• Fibre‑like speeds with no trenching needed, leveraging BSNL’s existing tower grid to cover ~85% of Hyderabad homes. 

• Boosts BSNL’s competitiveness, bolstering its efforts amid rising mobile tariffs by private operators and newly profitable quarters.

• Accelerates digital infrastructure, especially in urban clusters and enterprise zones where laying fiber is tough or costly.

The Bigger Picture

This launch is strategically timed. BSNL is rapidly enhancing its 4G base, nearing 100,000 tower sites by mid‑2025, preparing the groundwork for a robust 5G rollout. Communications Minister Scindia has also flagged that BSNL will prioritize indigenous tech as it scales to a national 5G footprint.

Moreover, as fintech and enterprise sectors demand low latency and high reliability, BSNL’s SLA-based offering positions it as a strong contender in urban and B2B broadband.

Final Take

BSNL’s Quantum 5G FWA is a bold leap in India’s digital landscape. By delivering high-speed, low-latency internet over a self-install wireless setup, it solves the “last-mile” dilemma—no cables, no SIMs, fast deployment.

Watch for:

• Consumer response in pricing tiers

• Performance in new pilot cities

• Nationwide 5G expansion plans

If you're involved in MSME, smart estates, or heavy-data use at home, this service is worth monitoring as it rolls out. Tell us: would you consider replacing your broadband line with this wireless solution?