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Srikapardhi August 15th, 2024 9:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Canada’s CRTC Opens Fibre Networks of Large ISPs to Smaller Competitors

The Canadian regulator CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) has decided to extend the fiber networks of large ISPs (Internet Service Providers) across Canada to small competitors. Starting February 13, 2025, competitors will be allowed to use the fiber networks of large telephone companies nationwide, a move aimed at increasing high-speed Internet options for Canadians. Also Read: Canada Opens FTTH Networks to Competitors in Ontario, Quebec Background and Initial Measures... Read More

Kripa B August 11th, 2024 2:03 PM 3 COMMENTS

Airtel Wi-Fi Services: Entry-Level Plan Options and Benefits Detailed

Indian telecommunications company Bharti Airtel has been expanding its Wi-Fi services across the country to additional households, thereby bringing its high-speed internet service to new homes in multiple cities. Airtel has announced the expansion of its Wi-Fi services in Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, West Bengal, and most recently in Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Also Read: Airtel Wi-Fi Now Available in Over... Read More

Srikapardhi August 9th, 2024 10:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Leverages AI and ML to Safeguard Fiber Infrastructure

American telecommunications company Verizon has announced the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to protect its fiber infrastructure and prevent damage. Recognising the significant impact that accidental cuts to fiber can have on network performance, Verizon says it is proactively using AI and ML to analyse over 10 million 811 dig requests annually to identify high-risk excavations. Also Read: Verizon Leverages AI Tools to Transform Customer... Read More

Kripa B August 8th, 2024 2:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Expands Wi-Fi Service to 3.9 Million New Households in MP, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand

Bharti Airtel today announced that it has expanded its Wi-Fi service to an additional 2.9 million households in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, as well as to an additional 1 million households in Bihar and Jharkhand. Airtel expands Wi-Fi service across 239 cities, including Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Raipur, and Bilaspur in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and across 103 cities, including Patna and Ranchi in Bihar and Jharkhand, the company said... Read More

Srikapardhi August 7th, 2024 12:55 PM 5 COMMENTS

Airtel Expands Wi-Fi Service to 2 Million Households in West Bengal

Bharti Airtel today announced that it has expanded its Wi-Fi service to an additional 2 million households in West Bengal. Airtel expands Wi-Fi service across 77 towns, including Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Darjeeling, Asansol, Burdwan, Kharagpur, Malda, Purulia, and Berhampore in West Bengal, the company said on Wednesday. This expansion in West Bengal follows Airtel's recent Wi-Fi service expansions in Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and... Read More

Srikapardhi August 3rd, 2024 8:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom to Invest EUR 100 Million for Fiber Expansion in Regensburg With R-Kom

Deutsche Telekom has announced a partnership agreement with regional provider R-Kom to invest EUR 100 million to expand the fiber-optic network in Regensburg. Telekom and R-Kom plan to connect the entire city, including around 100,000 residential and commercial units, to the high-speed network by 2032 at the latest. The agreement, signed on July 29, includes an open access network clause, allowing Telekom to offer fiber-optic connections to its customers via... Read More

Srikapardhi August 2nd, 2024 10:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Five UK Alternative Fibre Operators Form Coalition for Fair Access to Openreach Infrastructure

Five of the UK’s largest alternative fibre network operators have formed the Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) Coalition to advocate for fairer access to physical infrastructure operated by Openreach. The coalition, initiated by Nexfibre and including AllPoints Fibre, Community Fibre, Gigaclear, and the newly merged Netomnia and Brsk, represents over 5 million premises ready for service. The Coalition will call on Ofcom to ensure a level playing field for access to... Read More

Srikapardhi August 2nd, 2024 6:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

MiFibra Selects Tecnotree for Operations Support System Upgrade

Digital BSS software vendor Tecnotree has announced a contract to upgrade the Operations Support Systems and transform the Fulfillment and Assurance processes of MiFibra, a broadband Internet service provider in Peru. This partnership will enable MiFibra to fully realise the potential of its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network infrastructure as well as offer the capability to guarantee the quality of services (QoS) and the quality of experience (QoE), said... Read More

Srikapardhi August 2nd, 2024 12:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Expands Wi-Fi Service to 0.7 Million Additional Households in Haryana

Bharti Airtel announced it has expanded its Wi-Fi service to an additional 0.7 million households in Haryana. Specifically, the company has expanded Wi-Fi service across 49 cities, including Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Panipat in Haryana, Airtel said in a statement on Friday. This expansion in Haryana follows Airtel's recent expansion of its Wi-Fi services in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Telangana. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Expands... Read More

Kripa B August 2nd, 2024 11:21 AM 3 COMMENTS

Excitel Launches Monsoon Offer With Free Installation and OTT Access

Homegrown Internet service provider (ISP) Excitel announced that customers can now enjoy 3 months of free internet services by purchasing a 6-month plan. The company introduced a special limited-time Monsoon Hungama 2.0 offer on Thursday, offering a 200 Mbps plan at an effective price of Rs 349 per month plus GST. Let's check out the plan details. Also Read: OTTplay Partners With Netplus to Launch Bundled Internet and OTT Service... Read More

Srikapardhi August 1st, 2024 3:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Expands Wi-Fi Services in Maharashtra and Rajasthan

Bharti Airtel today announced it has expanded its Wi-Fi service to an additional 1.1 million households in Maharashtra and 2.7 million households in Rajasthan. The company has extended its Wi-Fi service across 30 districts, including Nagpur, Pune, Jalgaon, and Kolhapur in Maharashtra, as well as 284 cities, including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Kota in Rajasthan, Airtel said in a release on Thursday. Also Read: Airtel Expands Wi-Fi Service in Tamil... Read More

Srikapardhi July 31st, 2024 5:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecentro Picks Harmonic for Broadband Network Upgrade in Argentina

Harmonic announced that Argentinian cable TV and broadband provider Telecentro has selected its cOS broadband platform to modernise its broadband network. The virtualised core software and edge devices will help Telecentro boost its investment in DOCSIS 3.1, enabling the company to deliver high-speed internet services to its residential and corporate subscribers, said Harmonic. Also Read: Docomo Pacific Chooses Harmonic’s Fiber Access Solutions for 10G Broadband Services Enhanced Capacity and Cost... Read More