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Tanay Singh Thakur July 24th, 2024 2:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea and Asianet Launch Vi One in Kerala, Check Plans

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), a major Indian telecom operator, has partnered with Asianet, a regional internet service provider based out of Kerala to launch Vi One service. Vi One is not a new service from the telecom operator. Under Vi One, the customers of the telco get both a mobile connection along with a fiber broadband connection. However, Vi-owned You Broadband doesn't operate through the entire India, and thus for... Read More

Srikapardhi July 22nd, 2024 11:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intrepid Secures USD 290 Million for Expansion in Colorado and Minnesota

Intrepid Fiber Networks (Intrepid), a fiber-to-the-premises provider in the United States backed by Brookfield, has secured USD 290 million in debt financing, with Societe Generale acting as the Structuring and Coordinating Advisor. This funding will accelerate Intrepid's inaugural deployments in Colorado and Minnesota, aiming to cover over 250,000 premises, the company said in a recent statement. Also Read: Intrepid Fiber Expands Open Access Network in Littleton, Colorado Strategic Market Deployments... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 22nd, 2024 7:29 AM 5 COMMENTS

BSNL vs Jio Rs 399 Broadband Plans: Who is Better

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Reliance Jio, two of the leading internet service providers in India offer customers a Rs 399 broadband option. The Rs 399 plan is the entry-level plan for Jio, while for BSNL, the entry-level plan is the Rs 249 option. We will discuss the Rs 399 plans offered by Reliance Jio and BSNL today. This particular price is something that a majority of households in... Read More

Srikapardhi July 19th, 2024 1:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Low-Income American States Face Higher Rates of Internet Disruptions, DE-CIX Study Finds

A new study commissioned by global Internet Exchange operator, DE-CIX, reveals a correlation between income levels and Internet reliability across the US. The survey, conducted by Censuswide and involving over 2,000 Americans, highlights a significant digital divide between wealthier and poorer states. The survey found that those experiencing Internet disruptions on a daily basis are twice as likely to live in the lowest-income states. Also Read: DE-CIX Study Reveals Surge... Read More

Srikapardhi July 18th, 2024 7:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tillman Fiber Secures USD 1 Billion Financing for Florida FTTH Rollout

Tillman Fiber has secured an additional USD 1 billion in financing for its deployment of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks throughout Florida. The open-access fiber infrastructure provider announced that it had successfully closed USD 815 million in committed debt financing, with the new credit facility also providing for up to USD 200 million of additional term loans. Also Read: Tillman Fiber Expands Fiber Optic Network in Florida Major Financing In May 2024,... Read More

Srikapardhi July 18th, 2024 5:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Metronet Begins Fiber-Optic Network Construction in Wilmington, North Carolina

US Internet Service Provider (ISP) Metronet has launched a USD 30 million project to build a fiber-optic network, bringing multi-gigabit internet service to Wilmington's homes and businesses. Metronet will offer speeds up to five gigabits per second for residents and ten gigabits per second for businesses. The first customers are expected to receive service this fall, the company announced this week. Also Read: Metronet to Bring Fiber Optic Internet to... Read More

Srikapardhi July 12th, 2024 10:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Wi-Fi Now Available in Over 1200 Cities, Says CEO

Bharti Airtel welcomed users to join Airtel Wi-Fi, stating that it has worked to expand its availability to over 1,200 cities across India. Airtel offers its fiber broadband service under Xstream Fiber. Bharti Airtel's Managing Director and CEO, Gopal Vittal, in a communication sent on Thursday, invited customers to join the Airtel Wi-Fi family to experience high-speed Wi-Fi internet. Also Read: Airtel Prepaid Plans With 84 Days Validity Post 2024... Read More

Kripa B July 9th, 2024 2:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Announces Limited-Time Offer on Fibre Basic Plan

In a bid to attract more customers to its high-speed internet services, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a limited-time offer on its Fibre Basic Plan. Under this new promotion, subscribers can now avail of the plan at just Rs 399 per month, down from its usual price of Rs 499. What's more, BSNL is offering the first month completely free of cost. Also Read: BSNL Launches 4G Services... Read More

Srikapardhi July 9th, 2024 10:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Extends Smart Support to New Broadband Users in Phase Two

British telecommunications company Virgin Media O2 has started the second phase of its rollout of smart support for new broadband customers. This follows the initial launch of smart support for existing customers earlier in 2024, which has benefited more than 50,000 customers to date. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Rolls Out Smart Support Service to Boost Broadband Reliability Smart Support Rollout 2nd Phase The second phase aims to enhance broadband... Read More

Srikapardhi July 8th, 2024 8:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

E& UAE Deploys 50G PON Technology in Live Network

E& UAE announced that it has deployed 50G PON (50-Gigabit-capable passive optical networks) technology in its live network, advancing from previous GPON and XGS-PON technologies. This advancement aims to increase internet speeds up to 50 Gigabits per second (Gbps), enabling faster streaming of high-definition videos, quicker downloads and uploads, and a more responsive online experience. Additionally, it supports the growing number of smart devices in homes, from smart TVs to... Read More

Srikapardhi July 7th, 2024 6:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Rolls Out Gigabit Broadband to 18,000 Yeovil Homes

British telecommunications provider Virgin Media O2 has launched its high-speed Gigabit broadband service in Yeovil, offering speeds of up to 2 Gbps — 38 times faster than the local average. The company said this expansion is part of a significant network upgrade completed by nexfibre, which aims to bring full-fibre connections to 5 million UK homes by 2026. Virgin Media O2 is using nexfibre's network to deliver its broadband and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 6th, 2024 1:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel is Offering Free Wi-Fi Router and Installation with Broadband Connection

Bharti Airtel is offering a free Wi-Fi router and installation with its broadband connection. Bharti Airtel is the second largest internet service provider (ISP) in the country. Airtel offers services in several parts of the country, including tier-two and tier-three towns. The FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) service of Airtel is provided under the brand Airtel Xstream Fiber. If you’re looking for a broadband connection that is both affordable and provides a high-quality... Read More