THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: State-run BSNL is gearing up to offer 4G services in Kerala by March next, a company official has said. The 4G plan would be introduced as part of the company’s expansion at the Phase-8 pan-India level and a tender for it has already been called for, the official said.

A set of 190 new Wi-fi access points would also be implemented in the state circle during the current financial year, he said.

“4G will be introduced in select cities in Kerala circle by next March. As part of this, 663 4G towers will be installed,” BSNL Chief General Manager, Kerala Circle, R Mani told reporters here today. Besides introduction of 4G, initiatives to expand the existing 2G and 3G services are also in the offing, he said. Detailing the Phase-8 expansion plans in the circle, he said, “Another 1,083 new 3G sites will be launched in the state. All old technology 2G sites will be replaced with new technology 2G sites.” –PTI