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About the author: Passionately following the Indian #Telecom Industry for over a decade from Business, Consumer and a Technical perspective. My primary focus area is Consumer & Digital Experience.

Srikapardhi August 12th, 2025 4:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

GNM Completes Sofia PoP Upgrade with 400G-Capable Platform

Global backbone provider GNM has completed the modernisation of its point of presence (PoP) in Sofia, deploying the Arista 7800R3 — a carrier-grade platform with native 400G capability. The company announced on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, that the upgrade is part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen its optical backbone and meet increasing interconnection demands across South-Eastern Europe. Also Read: GNM Expands Network with First PoP in Budapest Path Diversity... Read More

Srikapardhi August 12th, 2025 3:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nelco, Eutelsat Ink Pact to Deliver OneWeb LEO Satellite Services in India

Nelco Limited, a Tata Group company and one of India's satellite communication service providers, has signed an agreement with Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across the country. Under the pact, Nelco will partner with OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat's local operating entity, to offer low-latency LEO connectivity for customers on land, at sea and in the air. The services will cover India's borders, territorial waters,... Read More

Srikapardhi August 6th, 2025 4:09 PM 1 COMMENTS

ACT Fibernet Launches AI-Powered Mesh Wi-Fi Plans Under ACT SmartWiFi

Indian wired internet service provider (ISP) ACT Fibernet (Atria Convergence Technologies Limited) has launched its latest offering — AI-powered Mesh Router Plans under the brand name ACT SmartWiFi. "This powers mesh for delivering adaptive, uninterrupted connectivity across every room and supports smooth multi-device connectivity," ACT Fibernet said on August 6, 2025. Also Read: 6 GHz Band and AI to Enhance Wi-Fi Experience for Indian Users, Says ACT Fibernet ACT SmartWiFi Plans... Read More

Srikapardhi August 4th, 2025 3:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel’s Xtelify Launches Sovereign Cloud and AI-Powered Global Telecom Software Platform

Xtelify, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, today announced the launch of 'Airtel Cloud', a sovereign, telco-grade cloud platform. Initially developed to support Airtel's digital operations in India to manage up to 140 crore transactions per minute, the platform is now being extended to serve enterprises across the country. Xtelify houses all of Airtel's digital assets and capabilities. Its key offerings include Airtel Cloud and a suite of AI-powered software... Read More

Srikapardhi July 29th, 2025 1:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson and 12 Global CSPs Finalise Aduna Joint Venture to Accelerate Network API Ecosystem

Ericsson today announced the completion of equity investments by twelve global communication service providers (CSPs) into its subsidiary, Aduna, formally establishing the company as a 50:50 joint venture. The venture aims to drive the global adoption of aggregated network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and has been operational since the original deal was signed on September 11, 2024. Also Read: Ericsson Names Its New API Venture Aduna Twelve CSPs Join Forces... Read More

Srikapardhi July 28th, 2025 12:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nxtra by Airtel and AMPIN Expand Green Energy Partnership Beyond 200 MW

Nxtra by Airtel and AMPIN Energy Transition have expanded their renewable energy collaboration with a new power-wheeling agreement for 125.65 MW of solar-wind hybrid energy through Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) connected plants. With this development, the total renewable energy capacity under their partnership has now crossed 200 MW. "This will maximise Nxtra's infrastructural efficiency, drive deeper decarbonisation and advance operational excellence—reinforcing Nxtra's position as India's leader in sustainable data centre... Read More

Srikapardhi July 25th, 2025 12:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

EdgeCore Completes USD 235 Million ABS Financing to Drive Data Center Expansion

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer and operator, has announced the completion of a USD 235 million asset-backed securitization (ABS) to refinance existing construction loans and fund future green data center projects. The issuance, which was significantly oversubscribed, marks the company's first ABS under a newly established master trust, according to the company's announcement on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Also Read: EdgeCore to Invest USD 17 Billion in... Read More

Srikapardhi July 23rd, 2025 8:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

CRISIL Upgrades Bharti Airtel and Bharti Telecom Ratings on Strong Financials and Market Share

Crisil Ratings has upgraded its long-term credit ratings for Bharti Airtel and its holding company, Bharti Telecom, citing sustained improvements in their financial and business risk profiles. The move reflects the telecom group's strengthening position in the Indian telecom sector and its operational performance. Airtel disclosed the credit rating revision in an exchange filing on July 17. Also Read: Bharti Airtel: Moody’s Upgrades Outlook to Positive on Improved Finances Ratings... Read More

Srikapardhi July 16th, 2025 10:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rogers Launches Beta Trial of Satellite-to-Mobile Text Service in Canada

Rogers Communications has launched a beta trial of its direct satellite-to-mobile text messaging service. The new service, Rogers Satellite, currently supports text messaging only and is available free of charge during the beta period for anyone in Canada with a compatible phone. "Only 18 per cent of the country is covered by traditional wireless networks. With this new technology (Rogers Satellite), Rogers now covers over 5.4 million square kilometres within Canada,... Read More

Srikapardhi July 13th, 2025 11:14 PM 9 COMMENTS

Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea Entry-Level Unlimited 5G Prepaid Plans Detailed: July 2025 Edition

Indian private telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are offering 5G services now. According to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the total number of deployed 5G BTS stands at 4,86,070 as of the end of June 2025. Recently, there have been changes in the entry-level prepaid plans offering complimentary Unlimited 5G Data from the operators. So, let us check out the updated plans and benefits from... Read More

Srikapardhi July 9th, 2025 1:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Zscaler Launches AI-Powered SIM-Based Zero Trust Security Solution for IoT and OT Devices

Zscaler, a global cloud security provider, today (Wednesday, July 9) announced the launch of Zscaler Cellular, an AI-powered extension of its Zero Trust Exchange platform designed to secure Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices using cellular connectivity. The new solution enables Zero Trust communication through a simple SIM card, eliminating the need for additional software or legacy VPN infrastructure. Also Read: Airtel Business Launches Zero Trust Architecture-Based... Read More

Srikapardhi July 4th, 2025 9:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sateliot Selects Alen Space to Build Next Five Satellites

Spanish 5G satellite connectivity operator Sateliot said it has entrusted the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish firm Alen Space. The new satellites, scheduled for launch in 2026, are a key part of Sateliot's strategy to establish a global, dual-use 5G satellite connectivity network, serving both civilian and defence applications. Also Read: Verizon Satellite SMS; Viasat Demos D2D in Brazil; KPN Expands Satellite IoT and More Built... Read More