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.
Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services to customers in India. This marks Starlink’s first partnership in the country, pending regulatory approvals for SpaceX to operate in the region. Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores and … Read More
Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata, in partnership with Meta, has successfully completed an ‘AI for Network’ trial, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance network optimisation and Quality of Experience (QoE). Conducted over the past two months, this trial used Meta’s Llama AI models to analyse and optimise Dialog’s network, ensuring … Read More
Satellite communications company Viasat announced that it has demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for the automotive sector, paving the way for the widescale adoption of satellite connectivity in automotive use cases. The trials, which Viasat claims are the first of their kind in the country, were conducted over four months … Read More
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) account for 85 percent of total global investment in mobile internet infrastructure—approximately USD 109 billion annually—playing a ‘keystone’ role in funding the networks that underpin modern digital economies worldwide, according to a new report released on March 3, 2025, by the GSMA and global management consulting … Read More
Airtel has significantly enhanced its network infrastructure across Jaipur as the city prepares to host the 25th edition of the IIFA Awards for the first time. With over 20,000 guests expected, including international delegates, celebrities, and media professionals, Airtel announced on Friday that it has undertaken extensive upgrades to ensure … Read More
American telecommunications service provider Verizon Communications (Verizon), in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Technologies, has deployed multi-vendor RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) functionality in its commercial network. Verizon said this deployment marks a significant advancement in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technology, showcasing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances Verizon’s network … Read More
UAE operator Du and Nokia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a structured framework for exploring and researching technology concepts for 6G. Under this MoU, Nokia and Du plan to form dedicated teams to explore 6G use cases, applications, and network innovations. They will conduct field trials, … Read More
Ericsson Research Turkiye and Turk Telekom are collaborating to drive 6G research and development (R&D) at the Turkish operator’s 6G R&D and Innovation Laboratories. The agreement was announced at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. As part of their collaboration, Ericsson and Turk Telekom will jointly participate in the … Read More
Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have announced a multi-year partnership to bridge the digital divide through satellite connectivity in Africa and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to connect isolated areas with broadband access. As part of the partnership, Orange will use the Eutelsat Konnect satellite to … Read More
Indian telecom equipment manufacturer Frog Cellsat Limited announced on Wednesday that it is expanding its operations globally by entering the European and African markets. The company said it is actively seeking resellers and system integrators to drive adoption of its telecom solutions, including distributed antenna system (DAS) solution, OneDAS, and … Read More
US fiber-optic internet service provider (ISP) Lumos has announced its expansion into Georgia, investing in 5,000 miles of fiber infrastructure. “As part of its first expansion into the state, Lumos will provide more than 320,000 homes and businesses in Georgia communities,” the ISP said on March 4, 2025. Also Read: … Read More
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) announced on Wednesday, March 5, an initiative to deploy AI-driven Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) infrastructure across Indonesia in collaboration with Nokia and Nvidia. According to the company, this move makes Indosat the first operator in Southeast Asia and the third globally to implement commercial … Read More
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