Private ISPs may handle BharatNet last-mile links
In short
Private ISPs may be allowed to connect the last mile in BharatNet under a new model. The report says they could get ₹8,900 to ₹12,900 per connection and keep 95% of monthly subscriber revenue.
This could change how BharatNet reaches users, but the reporting does not say when the model will start or how many users it will affect.
What the reporting says
Private ISPs may connect the last mile in BharatNet under a new model, with customer ownership and per-connection subsidies of ₹8,900 to ₹12,900, according to a publisher summary. The report also says ISPs would keep 95% of monthly subscriber revenue. The immediate impact on rollout speed and user uptake is not stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Private ISPs may take over last-mile connectivity in BharatNet under a new model, with the source saying they would own customer relationships, get ₹8,900-12,900 per connection, and retain 95% of monthly revenue. The report points to a policy change aimed at improving user adoption, but it does not say when the change takes effect, which operators are involved, or how much rollout will change.