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About the author: Aparna, from a journalism background, closely follows the developments in the telecom Industry.

Aparna R February 23rd, 2023 7:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

MediaTek to Demonstrate 5G, Satcom and Other Technologies at MWC 2023

MediaTek, the global fabless semiconductor company, is all geared up for MWC Barcelona 2023. MediaTek will be demonstrating various technologies and products, including new demos for 5G beyond mobile, satellite communications platform and MediaTek-powered devices across different verticals at the MWC 2023, Barcelona. President of MediaTek, Joe Chen, said: "Our diverse technology portfolio underscores how we're well-positioned to address the latest trends like bringing 5G and satellite connectivity to a... Read More

Aparna R February 23rd, 2023 10:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

AirTrunk Commences Expansion of TOK2 Data Centre

Asia-Pacific and Japan hyper-scale data center specialist AirTrunk has started expanding on the second phase of its AirTrunk TOK2 (TOK2) data center in West Tokyo on a special groundbreaking ceremony. Strategically located in West Tokyo, TOK2 will support Japan's digitalisation as a critical digital infrastructure to power the country's acceleration to cloud technology. Custom built to meet cloud requirements The expansion was announced three months after site construction got underway... Read More

Aparna R February 23rd, 2023 9:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

MTN Group to Invest $1 Billion in Ghana for 5G Rollout

After resolving its tax dispute with the Ghanaian government, MTN Group, the largest mobile network operator in Africa, has announced its intention to invest US $1 billion in Ghana within the next five years. The telco wants to invest in expanding operations in Ghana for the next five years. Group chairman and CEO Ralph Mupita made the announcement, and it comes after just two weeks after the end of a... Read More

Aparna R February 23rd, 2023 9:08 AM 0 COMMENTS

Astrocast Completes Optimization of Satellite Constellation

Astrocast, a leading global nanosatellite IoT network operator, announced that it had successfully optimised its satellite constellation with improved quality and reliability. Improving service effectiveness Following the launch of the four satellites in November 2022, the company efficiently commissioned and started planning and executing the necessary manoeuvres to re-phase them with the proper angular separation to maximise service effectiveness. The satellites can now be put into service starting at the... Read More

Aparna R February 22nd, 2023 1:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

BIF Welcomes Minimum Speed Definition of 2 Mbps for Broadband by Government

Broadband speeds are essential for many reasons, as they play a critical role in our daily lives, personally and professionally. Broadband India Forum (BIF) commended the Government of India's decision to increase the minimum speed for defining Broadband from 512 Kbps to 2 Mbps. This move represents a significant enhancement of minimum data speed, quadrupling the previous rate. Furthermore, this move is consumer-friendly and is expected to increase the overall... Read More

Aparna R February 22nd, 2023 11:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Digital DEWA Launches World’s Largest Solar-Powered Data Center in Dubai

Digital DEWA subsidiary Moro Hub has announced that it has launched the world's largest solar-powered data center in Dubai. The data center is being established with the partnership between Moro Hub and Huawei and has Uptime Tier III certification. Green Data centre of Moro Hub The green data centre of Moro Hub, is recognised as the world's largest solar-powered data centre by the Guinness World Records. The facility's integrated solutions... Read More

Aparna R February 22nd, 2023 8:53 AM 0 COMMENTS

Center3 and Stc Bahrain to Land 2Africa Pearls Subsea Cable System in Bahrain

The marine survey for 2Africa Pearls in Bahrain has been successfully completed by the center3 and stc Bahrain, representing a significant achievement in the progress of the broader 2Africa subsea cable project. The 2Africa Pearls is a new submarine cable system part of the broader 2Africa subsea cable project. A consortium of global telecommunications companies, including Facebook, China Mobile International, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC, announced... Read More

Aparna R February 21st, 2023 9:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Full Fibre to Reach Half of UK Homes Next Month: Ofcom

Full fibre broadband is expected to reach half of UK homes next month, local telecommunications regulator Ofcom (Office of Communications) has said. Ofcom announced as the construction of the country's new broadband backbone continues, competition drives better broadband for everyone. Five years ago, only 6% of households had access to full-fibre connectivity. However, due to healthy competition and considerable investments from network builders, this figure rose to 42% by September... Read More

Aparna R February 21st, 2023 8:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Issues Recommendations for Improving Digital Connectivity Infrastructure in Buildings

Technological advancements like 4G and 5G and supporting devices and software have revolutionized personal and professional lives and transformed business and governance models worldwide. People of all ages now rely heavily on smart devices for activities such as studying, working, and entertainment. Online services like banking, e-commerce, citizen-centric services, gaming, social networking, and more require reliable digital connectivity. Without connectivity, access to these services is limited or non-existent in many... Read More

Aparna R February 20th, 2023 1:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

NTT to Invest Rs 2000 Crores for 3 New Data Centers in Kolkata

NTT Global Data Center is building its data center in Kolkata, India. The facility is anticipated to be operational in 12 to 15 months. NTT currently operates 12 facilities in India, including the ones in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, and Chennai, totalling 230 MW of data center capacity. The company plans to add 280 MW to this in the following two years. Also Read: LEW TelNet Is Building a Green Data... Read More

Aparna R February 20th, 2023 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

India Jumps to 69th Position With 29.85 Mbps Median Mobile Speeds: Ookla

Ookla, a leading network intelligence and insights company, has released its latest Speedtest Global Index report for January 2023. According to Ookla global index report, India has jumped 10 spots in the median mobile speeds chart globally and now stands at the 69th position with 29.85 Mbps speed. In the previous month, December 2022, India's median mobile speed recorded by Ookla was 25.29 Mbps, ranking India at the 79th position.... Read More

Aparna R February 20th, 2023 8:45 AM 2 COMMENTS

GTPL Fiber Truly Unlimited Broadband Plans Detailed

GTPL Fiber is a high-speed internet service offered by GTPL Hathway Limited, which is one of India's leading digital cable TV and broadband service providers. GTPL is India's 6th largest Private Wireline Broadband service provider and Number 1 player in Gujarat, which recently changed its brand identity to Entertain and Connect. GTPL has significant presence in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and North-East. GTPL Fiber offers internet plans with speeds... Read More