Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia today launched a series of citizen-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing telecom accessibility, security, and connectivity. Key announcements included the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, and the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G sites. Also … Read More
5G has accounted for approximately 30 percent of mobile connections in Europe, equivalent to 200 million connections, surpassing the global average of 24 percent. According to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Europe 2025 report, 5G is set to overtake 4G as the dominant mobile technology in Europe by 2026. However, despite … Read More
Orange and Vodacom have agreed to collaborate on a rural towerco partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to extend mobile network coverage to underserved areas. The companies will jointly build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations, with an initial commitment to construct 1,000 sites over the next … Read More
Reliance Jio (Jio), in collaboration with the Indian Army, has extended its 4G and 5G network to the world’s highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier. With support from the Army Signallers, Jio claims to have become the “first telecom operator to deliver seamless connectivity in this harsh and formidable region.” Reliance … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has once again further increased the data benefits bundled with its prepaid plans in specific circles without an increase in tariff. Although there is no reduction in tariff, in an indirect way, the benefits bundled with the plans have increased. For example, for Rs 10, customers previously … Read More
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) has established extensive microwave backbone transmission networks across Indonesia in collaboration with ZTE, addressing the nation’s geographical challenges through advanced microwave technology. This partnership leverages ZTE’s iFlexiTrunk Microwave Backbone Technology to bridge the digital divide, delivering high-speed communication, including 4G networks, to remote islands … Read More
Nokia and Intuitive Machines have completed the integration of Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander, which is set to embark on the IM-2 mission to the Moon. This marks a major milestone in space exploration, as the LSCS will become the first cellular network on … Read More
Bharti Airtel has taken a series of measures to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for its customers as millions of pilgrims and devotees attend the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. On Monday, Airtel announced that it had installed 287 new mobile sites, optimised over 340 existing ones, and laid 74 kilometres of … Read More
The Indian Army, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel, has undertaken an initiative to bring 4G mobile connectivity to remote and border areas in Ladakh, marking a significant step toward bridging the digital divide in the region. For years, villages in these regions, including Kargil, Siachen, Demchok, DBO, and Galwan, lacked … Read More
Telecommunications service provider A1 in Belarus has announced major network upgrades in December, just ahead of the holiday season. These upgrades include LTE 4G network enhancements, the deployment of RAN-sharing technologies, and the provision of mobile communications at the stations on the third line of the Minsk metro. Let’s now … Read More
Russian operator MTS has started testing LTE base stations with telecom vendor Irteya. Trial operations have commenced for 200 LTE base stations, which have already been deployed across 37 regions of Russia. These stations, operating on LTE 800 and LTE 1800 bands, aim to enhance connectivity in areas spanning the … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecommunications service provider, has reportedly been making waves in the telecom industry. Its recent recognition for having a Superior 4G Network in India highlights its commitment to enhancing its network and providing top-notch services to customers, according to a Deccan Chronicle report. Anand Dani, Cluster Business Head for … Read More
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