Kripa B

About the author: Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

May 8th, 2025 4:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio to Gain Most from Potential 5G Monetisation After FTTH, Free 5G Data Usage Surge: ICICI Securities

Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJio)'s revenue grew 15.6 percent year-on-year (YoY), driven by the residual benefit of the tariff hike and faster growth in FTTH (Fiber to the Home). "Reliance Jio is winning a higher market share in 5G subscribers, including 5G data. Any potential monetisation shall benefit Reliance Jio the most," ICICI Securities said in a report dated April 27, 2025. The report noted that RJio also sees FTTH subs... Read More

May 8th, 2025 1:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spacecoin in Talks with Telcos to Launch Cheap Satellite Internet in India: Report

Florida-based satellite communications company Spacecoin is set to enter the Indian market later this year, offering low-bandwidth internet services priced at under Rs 200 per month. The company aims to provide cheap satellite-based connectivity in remote and underserved regions, directly targeting areas where traditional telecom infrastructure is difficult to deploy. Also Read: India to Promote Cheap Data Rates, 5G Expansion to Attract Global Investments: Report Cheap Connectivity for India's Remote... Read More

May 8th, 2025 12:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon to Invest USD 4 Billion in Chile for New Cloud Region to Support AI Growth: Report

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, will invest USD 4 billion to build its first data centers and cloud infrastructure in Chile. The project, which has secured all necessary regulatory permits, is expected to become operational by the second half of 2026, Reuters reported, citing AWS's head of South Latin America. Also Read: Amazon Invests USD 4 Billion More in Anthropic, Expands AI Partnership Third Cloud Region... Read More

May 8th, 2025 9:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Secures LoI for GMPCS Licence, Nears India Entry: Report

Starlink, the satellite internet company, has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence, marking a major step toward its commercial rollout in India, ETTelecom reported, citing officials. Also Read: India Tightens Security Norms for Satellite Communication Services Starlink Receives GMPCS Licence LoI from DoT The LoI was issued after Starlink agreed to comply with a... Read More

May 7th, 2025 10:13 PM 3 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Says Customer Experience at Retail Stores Driving Postpaid Growth: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its retail presence by adding 100 new flagship stores over the past six months across key metropolitan markets, including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. This move is part of the telco's broader strategy to boost customer acquisition amid its ongoing 4G and 5G network expansion. Also Read: Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in March 2025, While Vodafone Idea and MTNL Lose Vi... Read More

May 7th, 2025 5:44 PM 20 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in March 2025, While Vodafone Idea and MTNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), BSNL and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in March 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of March 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (Mobile) subscribers increased from 1,154.05 million at the end of February 2025 to 1,156.99 million at the end of... Read More

May 7th, 2025 4:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

GX Group Launches Eco-Friendly Wi-Fi Routers Made from Khadi and Bamboo

GX Group, a manufacturer of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and optical networking equipment, announced on Tuesday the launch of a new range of sustainable Wi-Fi routers under its 'Ecoverse' initiative. The newly introduced Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 routers are made using Khadi and bamboo, marking a shift towards environmentally responsible telecom infrastructure. Also Read: GX Group Acquires Ping Communication to Expand in LATAM, Europe, and Middle East: Report GX Group Expands... Read More

May 7th, 2025 1:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

European Telcos Urge EU Action on Spectrum Allocation to Avoid Falling Behind US in 6G: Report

Twelve of Europe's largest telecom operators have called on regulators to allocate the entire upper 6GHz frequency band for mobile services, warning that delays could leave the region lagging behind the United States and China in the global race toward future 6G deployment. Also Read: Europe Severely Lags in 5G SA Rollout: Ookla 6GHz Spectrum for 5G and 6G Networks In a letter seen by Reuters, companies including Vodafone (UK),... Read More

May 7th, 2025 11:12 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio, Vi Seek Nod for Direct IBS Deployment at Key Airports: Report

Indian telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea—have written to airport authorities of Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Navi Mumbai, and Mumbai, seeking permission to deploy in-building solutions (IBS) for telecom connectivity without involving third-party infrastructure providers. Also Read: Airtel, Jio, Vi Decline Unviable IBS Rates for Mumbai Metro, Propose Interim Connectivity Solution Push for Direct IBS Installations at Airports In separate but similarly worded letters sent in the last week... Read More

May 7th, 2025 10:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Halts Express SIM Delivery Plans After DoT Blocks Airtel-Blinkit Initiative: Report

Reliance Jio has shelved its plans to launch an express home delivery service for mobile SIM cards, following a directive from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that recently blocked a similar initiative by Bharti Airtel in partnership with Blinkit on national security grounds, according to an ETTelecom report. Also Read: Airtel-Blinkit SIM Delivery Service Put on Hold Following DoT Scrutiny Jio Had Disclosed Express SIM Delivery Plans In a letter... Read More

May 7th, 2025 8:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

TCIL Kept Out of Valuation Process in Bharti Hexacom’s Tower Sale to Indus: Report

The proposed sale of 3,400 mobile towers by Bharti Hexacom to Indus Towers for Rs 1,134 crore has been put on hold following objections raised by minority shareholder Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL). The state-run entity, which holds a 15 percent stake in Bharti Hexacom, was not consulted during the initial valuation and approval process, ETTelecom reported, citing a government source. Also Read: Bharti Hexacom to Revalue Telecom Towers Amid... Read More

May 6th, 2025 10:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Government Plans USD 4 Billion Investment to Connect Every Village with Broadband

Indian government is preparing a USD 4-billion investment plan to connect every village in the country with high-speed broadband, aiming to achieve 100 percent telecom connectivity saturation in remote regions, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. Also Read: India to Promote Cheap Data Rates, 5G Expansion to Attract Global Investments Government Unveils USD 4 Billion "We are putting in place a close to USD 4 billion investment plan... Read More

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