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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 April 1st, 2025 8:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom: Sateliot Raises EUR 70 Million; Starlink in Azerbaijan; MTN Lynk Satellite Voice Call; and More

The satellite and telecommunications sector is advancing rapidly, with major investments, new service rollouts, and technology demonstrations. Sateliot secured EUR 70 million for its nanosatellite constellation, while Starlink expanded to Azerbaijan and United Airlines gained FAA approval for Starlink-equipped aircraft. Meanwhile, MTN and Lynk completed Africa's first satellite voice call, Turkcell and Lynk tested direct-to-device connectivity in Turkiye, and Space42 partnered with Viasat on a 5G NTN network. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi April 1st, 2025 2:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung, KT, and KDDI Partner for AI, 6G; E& UAE Demonstrate 1024 QAM; and Verizon Satcom Texting

Samsung has partnered with KT and KDDI Research to explore AI integration in 6G networks, while e& UAE, Nokia, and Qualcomm have demonstrated 1024 QAM technology for 5G standalone networks. Additionally, Verizon has expanded its satellite texting services, ensuring seamless connectivity beyond terrestrial networks. Read on to discover how these innovations are shaping the future of wireless communication. Also Read: Ericsson: SoftBank Partnership for AI, 6G; Drei Austria Tests W-Band,... Read More

Srikapardhi April 1st, 2025 8:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

IPL 2025: Airtel Bundles JioHotstar Subscription With All Wi-Fi, TV, and OTT Included Broadband Plans

Bharti Airtel has already launched JioHotstar-bundled prepaid and postpaid plans ahead of the IPL 2025 season so its users can enjoy the matches. Additionally, Airtel has boosted its network in all IPL stadiums across India ahead of the season to ensure that its customers inside the stadiums, as well as in neighbouring locations, experience a seamless network. However, Airtel is not just focusing on mobility services—it is also offering a... Read More

Srikapardhi March 28th, 2025 8:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson: SoftBank Partnership for AI, 6G; Drei Austria Tests W-Band, Tunisie Telecom 5G and More

Ericsson is strengthening its global footprint with a series of strategic partnerships and technological advancements across AI, 5G, 6G, and cloud solutions. From collaborating with SoftBank on NextWave Tech to deploying W-band microwave with Drei Austria, the company is driving innovation in telecom infrastructure. Key projects include launching 5G in Tunisia with Tunisie Telecom, modernising Angola's core network with Unitel, and advancing Malaysia's oil and gas sector with CelcomDigi. Also... Read More

Srikapardhi March 27th, 2025 1:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Lands 2Africa Pearls Subsea Cable in India

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable in India, connecting India to Africa, and Europe via the Middle East. Airtel serves as the landing partner in collaboration with center3 and Meta, key investors in the project. Airtel recently landed the SEA-ME-WE-6 cable in Chennai and Mumbai. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Lands SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine Cable in Chennai Airtel Diversifies Its Global Network "2Africa Pearls... Read More

Srikapardhi March 26th, 2025 11:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia: Maxis Collaboration, Tawal 5G SA mmWave Active Sharing, and Zain KSA Live Cloud RAN Site Trial

Maxis, Nokia, Tawal, and Zain KSA are advancing next-generation connectivity through collaborations. From Maxis and Nokia's partnership to enhance data center networking to Nokia and Tawal's milestone 5G mmWave active sharing trial, and Zain KSA's Cloud RAN breakthrough with Nokia, these developments mark significant strides in AI, cloud, and 5G innovation across Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Check the developments in detail below: Also Read: Nokia Launches Broadband Easy to Accelerate... Read More

Srikapardhi March 26th, 2025 6:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Africa-MTN Group Network Agreement, Bell Launches Security-as-a-Service, MTS B2B Service

Telecom operators MTN Group and Airtel Africa have announced network-sharing agreements to enhance connectivity in Uganda and Nigeria. Meanwhile, Bell has launched a Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) solution to bolster cybersecurity for businesses in Canada. Additionally, Russian operator MTS has introduced an AI-powered testing service for remote app and website development, aiming to improve efficiency and accuracy. Check the developments in detail below: Also Read: AI in Telecom: Indosat Enhances Network with... Read More

Srikapardhi March 26th, 2025 12:03 PM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel IPTV Launches in 2,000 Cities: Plans Start at Rs 699 with OTT Streaming Apps

Bharti Airtel announced the launch of its IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services in 2,000 cities in India. Customers will get access to an extensive library of on-demand content from 29 prominent streaming apps, including Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime, SonyLiv, and Zee5, along with 600 popular television channels and Wi-Fi service, with plans starting at Rs 699, Airtel said on Wednesday. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Trials IPTV Entertainment Service in... Read More

Srikapardhi March 25th, 2025 7:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Chunghwa Telecom, SK Broadband, SoftBank, and Verizon to Build E2A Subsea Cable System

The E2A consortium—comprising Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), SK Broadband (SKB), SoftBank, and Verizon Business (Verizon)—has announced that it will initiate the construction of a new submarine cable system, "E2A" (East Asia to North America), which will connect Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States. The agreement was signed on March 21 in Seoul, and the consortium has selected Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to build a transpacific fiber-optic network spanning approximately... Read More

Srikapardhi March 24th, 2025 3:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia Launches Broadband Easy to Accelerate Fiber Rollouts with AI and Automation

Nokia has announced a series of developments over the past few days aimed at enhancing broadband connectivity, fiber deployment, and network security. These innovations include the launch of Broadband Easy, a digital platform designed to streamline fiber rollouts; the FastMile Gateway 4, a 5G indoor gateway with Wi-Fi 7 capabilities; two new 25G PON fiber modems for high-speed residential connectivity; and a strategic DDoS protection deployment with Worldstream to safeguard... Read More

Srikapardhi March 24th, 2025 12:23 PM 1 COMMENTS

IPL 2025: What Are the Cricket Data Packs Launched by Airtel, Jio, and Vi?

Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea have all launched special cricket data packs ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Bharti Airtel went a step further and boosted its networks across all IPL stadiums in India to deliver a seamless network experience to Airtel subscribers. Also Read: Airtel Boosts Network at Stadiums Across India Ahead of IPL 2025 That said, subscribers enjoying complimentary unlimited 5G data benefits may... Read More

Srikapardhi March 24th, 2025 9:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Bundles JioHotstar Subscription on All Postpaid Plans

Indian telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has already launched JioHotstar-bundled special cricket data packs, as well as a cricket plan bundled with daily data for its prepaid users. Now, Airtel postpaid users have a reason to rejoice this cricket season, as the second-largest operator has bundled a JioHotstar Mobile subscription with its plans. Also Read: Airtel Boosts Network at Stadiums Across India Ahead of IPL 2025 Airtel Postpaid Plans Bundled... Read More