Tharun G

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An IT professional who has got great passion for telecom. Has been closely watching Indian telecom space since 2009.

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BSNL to add 2000 new 3G BTS in Kerala circle Kannur to get 330 new 3G BTS, a smart move to counter private operators

As part of Phase VII expansion, BSNL will be adding around 2000 new 3G BTS in Kerala circle. With this expansion BSNL wants to double its 3G footprint in the circle. The new 3G sites will be distributed across Kerala as follows, Trivandrum(160),  Kollam(140), Pathanamthitta(135), Alappuzha(135), 160 Kottayam(160), Ernakulam(270), Trichur(170), Palakkad(130), Malappuram(165), Kozhikode(175)and  Kannur(330). The … Read More

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Akamai Releases ‘State of the Internet’ Report, India ranked lowest at 14th in Asia Pacific Region with 2.3 Mbps avg speed

Akamai Releases ‘State of the Internet’ Report, India ranked lowest at 14th in Asia Pacific Region with 2.3 Mbps avg speed

Akamai Technologies, which operates the world’s largest content delivery network(CDN) has released ‘State of the Internet’ Report for Q1 2015. The report provides global Internet statistics based on connection speed, broadband adoption, network and mobile connectivity. The global average connection speed was at 5 Mbps and increased a sizable 30 percent year over year. Countries … Read More

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PM to launch Digital India on 1st July 2015, BSNL to commission NGN Exchanges, Phase VII 2G/3G expansion

PM to launch Digital India on 1st July 2015, BSNL to commission NGN Exchanges, Phase VII 2G/3G expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Digital India Programme on 1st July 2015 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi. Leaders from 400 corporate houses including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella,  Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Wipro Chairman Azim Premji will be attending the function. Prime Minister will present the roadmap for digital India and … Read More

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203 Tourist places to be covered by BSNL 3G

Ministry of Tourism has written a letter to BSNL asking to cover 203 tourist places with 3G services soon. Theses locations are currently covered by BSNL 2G connectivity only. BSNL has started looking into the project and has asked all SSA to examine the commercial viability of installing 3G connectivity at those places mentioned … Read More

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Global: $100 million fine on AT&T for slowing ‘unlimited’ data, Indian regulators are you listening ?

Global: $100 million fine on AT&T for slowing ‘unlimited’ data, Indian regulators are you listening ?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined AT&T $100 million for slowing down subscribers using its unlimited data plans. FCC has accused AT&T of offering ‘Unlimited’ plan to customers but slowed down speed after subscribers cross certain limit. According FCC, once subscribers reach a certain limit, AT&T throttled their speeds and slow … Read More

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