BSNL Broadband Speed Test Benchmark Your Connection

Use our free speed test to benchmark your BSNL Broadband connection. For the most accurate results, follow our accuracy guide - Ideally test over a wired Ethernet connection with other devices idle. Compare your speeds against global benchmarks and the weekly leaderboard.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is the state-owned telecoms company that operates the most geographically extensive network in India. While BSNL has struggled commercially against private operators, it remains the only provider offering connectivity in many remote rural and mountainous areas.

Provider	BSNL Broadband
Country	India
ASN	`AS9829`
Coverage	Nationwide including rural India
Technologies	Fibre (FTTH), ADSL, VDSL, Fixed Wireless
Founded	2000
Website	https://www.bsnl.co.in

Average BSNL Broadband Speed Test Results

Typical measured results across real users. See the full leaderboard for live benchmarks.

Metric	Typical Value	Rating
Download Speed	44 Mbps	Fair
Upload Speed	38 Mbps	Fair
Ping	16 ms	Excellent

Results are community-sourced estimates. Your speed depends on your plan, location, and equipment. Learn about our methodology →

What These BSNL Broadband Results Mean

Best Use Case

BSNL Broadband should feel responsive for browsing, streaming, video calls, and most gaming, provided your home Wi-Fi is not the bottleneck.

Upload Profile

Upload is close to download speed, which usually indicates a symmetric or fibre-heavy service profile.

Technology Notes

BSNL Broadband uses Fibre (FTTH), ADSL, VDSL, Fixed Wireless. Technology affects upload symmetry, latency, evening congestion, and how close you can get to advertised plan speeds.

BSNL Broadband Internet Plans and Speeds

Plan	Download	Upload	Technology	Starting From
Bharat Fiber 30M	30 Mbps	30 Mbps	FTTH	$5.99/mo
Bharat Fiber 100M	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	FTTH	$9.99/mo
Bharat Fiber 300M	300 Mbps	300 Mbps	FTTH	$14.99/mo

Prices shown are approximate starting rates and may vary by location and promotional period. Check https://www.bsnl.co.in for current pricing.

BSNL Broadband vs India Broadband Benchmarks

Use this comparison to separate provider performance from the wider market. A result below your plan speed may still be normal for your connection type, but a wired test far below both your plan and the country benchmark deserves troubleshooting.

Metric	BSNL Broadband	India median	Interpretation
Download	44 Mbps	76.1 Mbps	Below the national median benchmark; plan mix or access technology may explain the gap.
Upload	38 Mbps	68.4 Mbps	Upload trails the country median, which may affect calls, backups, and creator workflows.
Ping	16 ms	12 ms	Latency is higher than the country median; test over Ethernet before blaming the ISP.

How to Run a BSNL Broadband Speed Test

Connect via Ethernet - For the most accurate baseline, connect your device directly to your router or modem with an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi introduces variables that can mask your true plan speed. See our accuracy guide for full tips.
Close background apps - Pause streaming, downloads, and backups. Other devices on your network also consume bandwidth.
Start the speed test - Click GO on our homepage. The test measures download, upload, ping, and jitter in about 30 seconds.
Compare your result - Check your measured speeds against the typical BSNL Broadband results above. If you're significantly below your plan speed, review the common issues section below or contact BSNL Broadband support.

Common BSNL Broadband Speed Issues

Issue	Likely Cause	Solution
Long outages without resolution		Raise a complaint on the BSNL portal or call 1800-345-1500. For persistent issues, escalate to the nodal officer in your state.