To improve its telecom network, the state owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has announced it’s plan to invest Rs 499 crore this fiscal year in Kolkata. The telecom operator is also venturing to provide data services to its subscribers.

Speaking on this, S.K. Chakravarty (GM-Calcutta Telephones) said, "We plan to launch data card in October."

Chakravarty further added that the company will also come up with 575 3G BTS by the end of this December at a cost of Rs 60 crore. Another 97 crore will be invested for expanding its services in the field of CDMA.

The company is also aiming to set up 110 new BTS with an investment of Rs 110 crore in 2G segment.