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BSNL SALES STRUCTURE AND CHANNELS

What was the initial sales structure of BSNL? Initially BSNL did not have a well-defined exclusive sales structure. The concept of commercial officer, CSCs and marketing agents was expanded with the launch of BSNL mobile services in October 2002. What steps were taken to strengthen sales channels in BSNL? In October 2009, as part of Project Shikhar, a new sales setup was designed. Consumer mobility and Consumer Fixed Access verticals have dedicated GM/DGM rank officers at Corporate as well as Circle level to plan, manage, and effect retail sales. What is the role of Franchisees in BSNL's sales structure? Franchisees play a very important role in serving customers across the country and improving BSNL visibility. Franchisees are appointed through the EOI route by respective SSAs and are required to have a well-defined geographical area, an exclusive franchisee showroom, and the appointment of Feet on Street (FoS). Who can become a Direct Selling Agent (DSA) in BSNL? Any 10th pass in...

BSNL tenders

 What does "The Purchaser" mean in the context of BSNL tenders? "The Purchaser" means Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, located at Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi. Who is considered as "The Bidder" in BSNL tenders? "The Bidder" means an individual or a firm who participates in the tender and submits a bid. What is the definition of "The Supplier" in BSNL tenders? "The Supplier" refers to the individual or firm supplying the goods and services under the contract. Who are considered as "The existing vendor(s)"? "The existing vendor(s)" refers to vendors who have purchased GSM/UMTS based cellular mobile network equipment under previous contracts and have active AMC contracts. What are "The Goods" in the context of BSNL tenders? "The Goods" refers to all equipment, machinery, services and other materials that the Supplier is required to supply to the Purchaser under the contract. Wha...

LTE

Q: What was 3GPP release 8 about? A: 3GPP release 8 was when LTE was introduced for the first time. Q: What is LTE compared to other cellular systems? A: LTE is considered as an evolution of the UMTS / 3GPP 3G standards and provides a further evolution of functionality, increased speeds and improved performance compared to other cellular systems. Q: What are the differences between LTE and other mobile communications technologies like WCDMA (UMTS), HSPA, HSDPA / HSUPA, and HSPA+? A: The differences between LTE and other mobile communications technologies can be seen in terms of maximum downlink and uplink speeds, latency round trip time, 3GPP releases, and access methodology. LTE offers higher speeds and lower latency compared to other mobile communications technologies. Q: Is LTE an IP-based network? A: Yes, LTE is an all IP-based network, supporting both IPv4 and IPv6. Q: What are the key parameters of the 3G LTE specification? A: The key parameters of the 3G LTE specification includ...

EDGE

 What is EDGE technology? EDGE technology, also known as Enhanced Data Rate for Global Evolution, is a new technology in the field of global internet connectivity. It was previously known as GSM 384 and provides data transmission at a rate of 384 Kbps through the use of 8 pattern time slots. How does EDGE differ from GPRS? EDGE allows its users to increase data speed and throughput capacity to 3-4 times higher than GPRS. Additionally, it enables existing GSM or TDMA carriers to provide sophisticated 3G services. What are some of the services offered by EDGE technology? EDGE technology enables operators and service providers to offer various wireless data applications, including wireless multimedia-mail, web infotainment, and video conferencing. What is 3G HSPA and what improvements does it provide to 3G UMTS? 3G HSPA is an upgrade to the 3G UMTS mobile telecommunications system that provides improved performance and additional facilities. It provides higher data rates that can comp...

GPRS

 What is the first generation of mobile technology called? The first generation of mobile technology is called 1G and it is analog with only mobile voice services like AMPS, NMT-450, TACS, etc. What was the main focus of 2G mobile technology? The main focus of 2G mobile technology was digital communication and it was mostly for voice services but data delivery was possible too. What was the main emphasis of 3G mobile technology? The main emphasis of 3G mobile technology was data services, where voice services were also possible. What does 4G provide to users compared to previous generations of mobile technology? 4G provides a comprehensive and secure IP based solution where facilities such as voice, data and streamed multimedia are provided to users on an "Anytime, Anywhere" basis and at much higher data rates compared to previous generations. What are the important technologies for 5G? The important technologies for 5G are 802.11 Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), 802.16 W...

GSM NETWORK SYSTEM

 Q: What is the Visitor Location Register (VLR)? A: The Visitor Location Register (VLR) is a database that supports an MSC in storing and retrieving data of subscribers present in its area. When a mobile station appears in a location area, it starts a registration procedure and the MSC transfers its identity to the VLR, which is responsible for managing the mobile station in that area. The VLR contains data necessary to manage the mobile station such as IMSI, MSISDN, MSRN, and TMSI. Q: What is the role of the Home Location Register (HLR)? A: The Home Location Register (HLR) is a database that permanently stores data related to subscribers. It provides data needed to route calls to all MS-SIMs home based in its MSC area, even when they are roaming. The HLR also provides the current location data for incoming calls, stores SIM authentication and encryption parameters, and maintains a record of subscribed supplementary services. The HLR also identifies SMS gateways that have messages ...

FUNDAMENTALS OF GSM

 What is the purpose of a cellular mobile communications system? The purpose of a cellular mobile communications system is to provide a large number of low-power wireless transmitters to create cells, which serve as the basic geographic service area for a wireless communications system. What is the function of variable power levels in a cellular mobile communications system? Variable power levels in a cellular mobile communications system allow cells to be sized according to the subscriber density and demand within a particular region. This helps ensure efficient use of resources and optimal coverage for mobile users. How are mobile conversations maintained as users travel from cell to cell? As mobile users travel from cell to cell, their conversations are "handed over" between cells in order to maintain seamless service. This allows users to continue their conversations without interruption as they move from one cell to another. What is the purpose of channel reuse in a cell...