BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH – Fiber Broadband) connections are one of the best available fixed line optical fiber broadband connections available in India. BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connections are considered to be the most trusted fiber broadband connection with assured bandwidth and superior performance.
BSNL provided maximum number of FTTH connections during this pandemic period to help people for their Work From Home, Online Education, e-commerce applications etc. BSNL FTTH customer reviews and feedback clearly indicate the service quality and stability of BSNL fiber broadband connections. Recently, BSNL launched landline to FTTH migration without changing existing BSNL landline number. BSNL launched this facility as customer demand is increasing exponentially for high bandwidth FTTH connections.
Netizens are eagerly searching for a stable high speed broadband internet connection during this pandemic period as most of the operations are now through online modes. Now let us see the step by step procedure for applying for BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connection. We will also discuss details about the total cost for installing BSNL FTTH connection like – installation charges, optical modem charges, fiber laying charges, splicing charges, plan security deposit, FTTH voice installation charges, FTTH Broadband installation charges etc.
How can I apply for BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Connection?
Customers can either apply online or offline for BSNL Fiber Broadband connection. Now, we will describe each of those methods in detail.
Online application for BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Connection
Customers can apply online for BSNL FTTH connection through different modes, which are:-
- BSNL Book My Fiber Portal
- My BSNL Mobile App
- BSNL Selfcare Portal
- BSNL Official Website through Sanchar Aadhar Portal
1) BSNL Book My Fiber Portal
BSNL launched a dedicated online portal – Book My Fiber – to capture the online leads for BSNL Bharat Fiber connections. Customers can use BSNL Book My Fiber portal to book BSNL FTTH connections online anywhere in India. <<Click Here to See Details >>
2) My BSNL Mobile App
Recently BSNL upgraded their mobile application – My BSNL App – with a new user friendly dashboard and new features like options to book BSNL Fiber Broadband connection and fancy mobile numbers etc. <<Click Here to See Details >>
3) BSNL Selfcare Portal
Existing BSNL Landline / Broadband customers and prospective customers can also use BSNL Selfcare Portal to register for BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Connections. <<Click Here to See Details >>
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If you are booking through online modes i.e., from option 1 to option 3, you have to submit your original application form along with your recent passport size photograph, Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA) at the time of provision of BSNL FTTH connection.
Note:-
If you are booking through online modes i.e., from option 1 to option 3, you have to submit your original application form along with your recent passport size photograph, Proof of Identity (PoI), Proof of Address (PoA) at the time of provision of BSNL FTTH connection.
4) BSNL Website or Sanchar Aadhar Portal
BSNL official website / Sanchar Aadhar portal allows prospective customers to apply and on-board for BSNL FTTH connection by uploading Proof of Identity, Proof of Address and photograph online. Through Sanchar Aadhar portal, customers can select their desired FTTH number and required FTTH plan online. <<Click Here to See Details >>
Offline application for BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Connection
Prospective customers can submit their application for BSNL FTTH connection at nearest BSNL Customer Service Center (BSNL CSC) or BSNL Exchange. Customer need to apply for BSNL FTTH connection in the required application form which will be available at BSN CSC / BSNL telephone exchange. Customer may also submit his/her passport size photograph, Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) along with BSNL FTTH Application form. Customer has to clearly write down the required FTTH plan name in the application form itself.
What is the total cost for installing Bharat Fiber (BSNL FTTH) Connection?
What is the installation charge for BSNL FTTH connection? This is the most common question raised by our readers regarding BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connection. BSNL is providing fiber internet connections either directly or through BSNL authorized franchisees. BSNL franchisees can be – Local Cable Operators (LCOs) / Multi System Operators (MSOs) / Telecom Infrastructure Providers (TIPs) in your locality. BSNL has already made revenue share agreements with these agencies for providing Bharat Fiber connections.
Installation charges for BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connections provided directly through BSNL
Now a days, BSNL will be providing maximum connections trough their FTTH franchisees / LCOs. BSNL direct connections are very minimum as it involves capital as well as operational expenditure.
Initial charges for BSNL direct FTTH Connections
Initial charges for BSNL direct connections include – Installation charges, modem charges and one month plan security deposit (refundable).
- Installation Charges : Installation charges for new Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connection is Rs 500/- which will be charged in the first bill issued by BSNL. This installation charge is common to BSNL FTTH connections irrespective of subscribed tariff plan. (It includes Bharat Fiber Voice Installation charges / Bharat Fiber Broadband Installation Charges of Rs 500/-)
- Modem Charges : Customers can either opt for modem rental or purchase option. If rental option is chosen, BSNL will be issuing monthly rental of Rs 90/- in every month along with plan charges. Otherwise, customer may directly purchase compatible fiber modem from open market.
- Modem Security Deposit : If you are opting for modem rental scheme, BSNL will be collecting Rs 500/- as modem security deposit in the first bill.
- Plan Security Deposit (Refundable) : BSNL will be collecting one month plan charge (FMC – fixed monthly charge) as plan security deposit from all FTTH customers in the first bill.
Installation charges for BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connections provided through BSNL Franchisees (LCOs/MSOs/TIPs)
If you got your BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) connection through Local Cable Operator or TIP or MSO, you need to pay for the modem charges directly to the BSNL franchisee at the time of provision itself. Initial charges to be paid to LCO will be around Rs 4000/- to Rs 4500/-. This amount includes optical fiber modem (ONT/ONU) charges + OFC laying and splicing charges up to a minimum length of 75 meters. If it is required to lay optical fiber cable for more than 75 meters from the nearest tapping point, then you may need to pay for the additional optical fiber cable directly to the LCO. Cost per meter will be varying from Rs 10/m to Rs 15/m depending on your (rural/urban etc) area.
Initial charges for BSNL FTTH Connections through LCO / MSO/TIP
In addition to the modem & installation charges to LCO, the following charges are also there for BSNL FTTH connections through franchisee include.
- Installation Charges : BSNL Bharat Fiber Installation charges is Rs 500/- for new connections, which will be charged in the first bill issued by BSNL. This installation charge is common to BSNL FTTH connections irrespective of subscribed tariff plan. (It includes Bharat Fiber Voice Installation charges of Rs 250 & Bharat Fiber Broadband Installation charges of Rs 250/-)
- Modem Charges : Customers can either opt for modem rental or purchase option. If rental option is chosen, BSNL will be issuing monthly rental of Rs 90/- in every month along with plan charges. Otherwise, customer may directly purchase compatible fiber modem from open market.
- Modem Security Deposit : If you are opting for modem rental scheme, BSNL will be collecting Rs 500/- as modem security deposit in the first bill.
- Plan Security Deposit (Refundable) : BSNL will be collecting one month plan charge (FMC – fixed monthly charge) as plan security deposit from all FTTH customers in the first bill.(If you are opting Bharat Fiber Basic Plan 449, Rs 449 will be collected as refundable plan security deposit)
My BSNL FTTH First Bill Amount is high, why ?
I got BSNL FTTH connection through LCO on 16th of last month in Fiber Basic plan 449. I purchased FTTH modem from LCO. What will be my first bill amount?
For BSNL FTTH connection in Fiber Basic Plan 449, the Fist bill will contain the following charges:-
- Installation Charges (One time charges) : Rs 500/-
- Refundable Plan Security Deposit (One time charges) : Rs 449/-
- Fixed monthly charges from 16th to 30th of usage month : Rs 224.5/- (Proportionate charges from the date of activation of your connection, since the connection was activated on 16th)
- Total taxable amount (excluding security deposit) : Rs 500 + Rs 224.5/- = Rs 673.5/-
- GST @ 18% of taxable amount : Rs 121.23/-
- KFC @ 1% of taxable amount : Rs 6.735/-
- Total Taxes : Rs 127.97/-
- Total Bill Amount in first month : Rs 500 + Rs 449 + Rs 224.5 + Rs 127.97 = Rs 1301.47/-
For BSNL FTTH connection in Fiber Basic Plan 449, from Second month onwards, bill will contain the following charges:-
- Fixed monthly charges (from 1st to 30th or 31st of previous month): Rs 449/-
- GST @ 18% of taxable amount : Rs 80.82/-
- KFC @ 1% of taxable amount : Rs 4.49/-
- Total Taxes : Rs 85.31/-
- Total Bill Amount : Rs 449/- + Rs 85.31/- = Rs 534.31/-
- From second month onwards you will receive bill amount of Rs 449 + GST + KFC i.e., Rs 534.31 only.
Which modem is best for BSNL FTTH (Bharat Fiber) connection?
BSNL / LCO will provide compatible fiber modem (ONT/ONU) along with BSNL FTTH connection for outright purchase. If you are opting to purchase the modem online or from others, you need to check with BSNL or LCO regarding the brand / model of fiber modem to be purchased. It is because, FTTH connections are provided through OLT (Optical Line Terminal) Equipment which is placed at BSNL / LCO control room. In most of the cases, customer end optical modem should be of the same vendor as that of OLTE for proper working. Some vendors are even not allowing optical modems manufactured by other vendors to be attached to their OLTE. Some of the most common FTTH modems used in BSNL network are – Alphion, Netlink, Syrotech, DBC, Optilink, Genexis, Huawei, Khwahish etc.
WiFi Coverage / Bandwidth of FTTH Modem
If you are opting Bharat Fiber (FTTH) plans having more that 100 Mbps bandwidth, you may choose dual band FTTH modem having AC series WiFi. Using dual 5GHz WiFi band may give you maximum speed but with reduced coverage. For FTTH plans with speed up to 50 Mbps, normal single band fiber modem with N series WiFi will work seamlessly.
WiFi Coverage / Bandwidth of FTTH Modem
If you are opting Bharat Fiber (FTTH) plans having more that 100 Mbps bandwidth, you may choose dual band FTTH modem having AC series WiFi. Using dual 5GHz WiFi band may give you maximum speed but with reduced coverage. For FTTH plans with speed up to 50 Mbps, normal single band fiber modem with N series WiFi will work seamlessly.
Some other valuable information regarding BSNL Bharat Fiber connections are listed below for your quick reference:-
- Finally, BSNL announced the launch of new unlimited Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Plans – Fiber Basic, Fiber Value, Fiber Premium and Fiber Ultra with effect from 1st October 2020
- Check out these areas where BSNL’s new Bharat Fiber (FTTH) plans – Fiber Basic, Fiber Value, Fiber Premium and Fiber Ultra are available for subscription
- How to change BSNL Bharat Fiber plans to new FTTH Broadband plans online via BSNL Selfcare Portal?
- Latest BSNL Bharat Fiber (FTTH) Broadband plans bundled with free premium OTT subscription
- BSNL seeks franchisees to rollout Bharat Air Fiber (Wireless Broadband) Services all over India
- Now BSNL customers can get Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub with one month free broadband / FTTH subscription
- Now BSNL Landline / Broadband customers can migrate their existing landline number to Bharat Fiber (FTTH)
- How to check BSNL Broadband and FTTH data usage online?
- BSNL launched new Internet Speed Test portal, Now check your Broadband / FTTH download speed online
For getting BSNL Bharat Fiber connections quickly, it is always suggested to contact your nearest BSNL Customer Service Centre or BSNL Telephone Exchange directly. Online application and subsequent processing may take 2 to 3 days. In emergency situations, BSNL will be providing FTTH connections within 2 to 3 hours after submitting application form in BSNL CSC.
Dear readers, please do share this valuable information among your friends circle as many of them will be searching for BSNL Bharat Fiber Connection during this pandemic period for their child’s education as well as Work From Home requirements.
18 Comments
Thanks for this detailed answer, much helpful
Thanks
Want to connecting FTTH so how to write an application to customer care
Download BSNL FTTH Application form from <<< Here >>> and submit it in your nearest BSNL Office.
Hi,I am living in a rural area in TN,can I get bharat fiber broadband
Yes. Just ask your local exchange to get details about BSNL FTTH Franchisee in your area. Then Download BSNL FTTH Application form from <<< Here >>> and submit it in your nearest BSNL Office.
Can I use D link modem for FTTH connection
Modem / ONT / ONU make & model has to be confirmed with your BSNL FTTH Franchisee.
Thanks for the information.
No response from Bsnl local exchange , later then i submitted online application for FTTH , No Response
No response from Bsnl local exchange , later then i submitted online application for FTTH , No Response
Can I change my ASEE PLAN FTTH
No response from Bsnl local exchange , later then i submitted online application for FTTH , No Response EB20210500008385 815379
Even BSNL's official website did not have this much detailed explanation. This site have cleared almost all my doubts. Great Work. ThankYou 🙂
Is "Syrotech" make dual band modem is compatible for BSNL FTTH?
The modem provided by frenchisee, will be on refundable basis?
My present connection is BB combo under Punalur exchange (Yearly package). I would like to migrate it in FTTH. I want to continue my existing landline number with new FTTH connection, But the LCO informed me it is not possible in Punalur Exchange. Pl advice me how to clear the issue.
actually my home is around 2000 meters away from service zone and BSNL employees are not willing to provide connection even though i am ready to pay extra cable charges, please suggest to whom i need to contact for further support
Hi. Log on to Twitter and use the BSNL or CDOT handle and write a complaint. You will get a immediate response. You can cut and paste the above complaint too.