It is reported that the BSNL has demanded additional Rs. 4,000 crore for installing the optical fibre network for the Defence, which is the pre-requirement for release of the additional spectrum by the Defence Services to the DOT. The project cost was calculated at Rs.9,175 crore earlier, but after Defence wanted superior quality optical fibre cable as also increase in warranty years, the cost will be more by Rs, 4,000 crores.

This project will help BSNL in the present circumstances if and when the order is given for it to execute.