The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has called upon internet service providers (ISPs) to actively utilise the BharatNet infrastructure in an effort to bridge the digital divide in India’s rural landscape. This renewed appeal comes as the government accelerates efforts under the amended BharatNet programme, with a projected outlay of Rs … Read More
The Central government’s decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz spectrum band (5925 MHz to 6425 MHz), paving the way for the rollout of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 will boost innovation in the country, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on May 27, according … Read More
The Tamil Nadu government is set to launch a large-scale initiative to provide high-speed internet connectivity to one crore rural households per year. The project is being implemented under the Central government’s BharatNet programme, which aims to bridge the digital divide across rural India, according to an IANS report. Also … Read More
Both Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have converted their broadband service into a single entity so that people don’t get confused between AirFiber and fiber. JioHome is now the broadband business of Jio, which contains both FWA (fixed-wireless access) and fiber. Airtel has Wi-Fi business in the same way. Today, … Read More
May 2025 has been a pivotal month for the global telecom industry, marked by technology integrations, major acquisitions, and expanded network investments. Key players like Telefonica, Charter, Airtel, and Vodafone are driving innovation and connectivity improvements across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Here are the latest developments in the global … Read More
Telecom operators are preparing to oppose the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) draft proposal to delicence the lower 6GHz spectrum band, citing major concerns over 5G network expansion in India, Business Standard reported, quoting Industry sources. The DoT has proposed unlicensed use of the 5925–6425 MHz band — part of the … Read More
The GSMA has urged the governments and regulators worldwide to reassess spectrum pricing policies, warning that disproportionately high spectrum costs are hampering investment in mobile infrastructure and threatening the expansion of digital economies. In its newly published Global Spectrum Pricing Report, the GSMA highlights that although both consumer prices for … Read More
Bharti Airtel has decided to slow down its foray into smart home adjacencies, such as home surveillance and security, as it sharpens its focus on scaling its core home broadband business. Speaking during the Q4 FY2025 earnings call, Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Bharti Airtel, said the … Read More
The Central government has released draft rules to delicense the lower portion of the 6 GHz spectrum band, a move expected to significantly enhance the deployment of next-generation Wi-Fi technologies in India. The rules will enable the use of low-power and very low-power wireless equipment, particularly benefiting broadband providers and … Read More
The government plans to boost telecom products exports, with a focus on achieving universal connectivity and creating one million new jobs by 2030. The policy, currently being finalised by the Ministry of Communications in consultation with stakeholders, outlines a roadmap to transform India’s telecom and digital infrastructure over the next … Read More
Reliance Jio has rolled out a new offer for its JioHome users, providing free benefits in the form of extended validity for those opting for long-term plans. The company recently rebranded its AirFiber and Fiber services under the unified branding of JioHome. JioHome subscribers who choose 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month … Read More
Airtel’s 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service is available in over 2,500 cities as part of its Airtel Wi-Fi offering. The company provides home broadband services under its Wi-Fi branding, which includes fiber-based Xstream Fiber services and the 5G-powered FWA solution. However, Airtel continues to prioritise fiber connections for broadband … Read More
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