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Tanuja K November 6th, 2024 3:16 PM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Awards Rs 5000 Crore Project to RVNL-Led Consortium for BharatNet: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has awarded RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited) led consortium a nearly Rs 5000 crore deal for developing the middle-mile network of BharatNet. The BharatNet project is an initiative from the government under which the goal is to connect all the unconnected villages in India with high-speed broadband. This deal is for the third phase of the BharatNet project, which is... Read More

Srikapardhi November 6th, 2024 2:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Brings Mobile Connectivity to Ladakh’s Highest Military Outposts

Indian telecommunications company Bharti Airtel has collaborated with the Indian Army to bring mobile connectivity to Galwan and Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO), the northernmost military outposts in Ladakh. This makes Airtel the only private telecom service provider to offer its services at an altitude of 16,700 feet above the sea level, Bharti Airtel said on Wednesday. Also Read: Airtel Enhances Network Coverage in Leh and Ladakh for Travellers Towers Set... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 6th, 2024 1:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Payments Bank Posts Quarterly Revenues of Rs 674 Crore in Q2 FY25

Airtel Payments Bank, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has reported its quarterly revenues at Rs 674 crore in Q2 FY25. This is 58% up YoY and 10% QoQ. The bank posted a net profit of Rs 11.2 crore, up 45% YoY. The EBITDA (earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation) witnessed an increase of 87% YoY to Rs 76.1 crore in Q2 FY25. Read More - Bharti Airtel Could Boost... Read More

Kripa B November 6th, 2024 7:58 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Floats Tender for 5G Rollout Across 1,876 Sites in Delhi: Report

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly issued a tender, inviting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deploy indigenous 5G commercial services across 1,876 sites in the Delhi circle. The Delhi circle will have a primary 5G-as-a-Service Provider (5GaaSP), and a secondary 5GaaSP, as per the tender, according to an ET report. Also Read: BSNL to Transition to 5G Network by June 2025, Says Telecom Minister: Report BSNL 5G Network... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 5th, 2024 2:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Deploys 20 New/Upgraded 4G Towers in Ladakh and Border Areas

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator has announced that it has deployed 20 new/upgraded 4G towers in Ladakh and border areas. This move from BSNL will bolster network connectivity in the region for the Indian army. BSNL is rapidly expanding the reach of its 4G networks through homegrown gear. The target for the telco is to reach the milestone of 1,00,000 4G sites by mid-2025. So... Read More

Kripa B November 5th, 2024 9:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Calls for Equal Treatment as Vodafone Idea Seeks Waiver on Bank Guarantees: Report

Bharti Airtel has requested the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to ensure a non-discriminatory framework in any potential waiver of spectrum bank guarantees (BGs), amidst Vodafone Idea's appeal for financial relief. Airtel has reportedly asked the DoT to treat all players equally, irrespective of their "financial health", according to an ET report. Also Read: Bharti Airtel to Acquire Membership Stake in Ericsson’s US-Based API Joint Venture Airtel’s Request to the DoT... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 5th, 2024 6:38 AM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Live TV Launch Details and More

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, is launching BSNL Live TV service commercially soon. The service is currently in the testing phase in Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh circles. The company is calling it a "first in India". But there's already JioTV+ available for JioTV customers, so how is this first in India? Let us explain everything here. BSNL Live TV Launch Timeline BSNL is partnering with... Read More

Kripa B November 4th, 2024 5:17 PM 1 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Set to Launch IPO in 2025, Potentially India’s Largest: Report

Reliance Industries is expected to launch the initial public offering (IPO) for its telecom arm, Jio, in 2025, while the IPO for its retail segment may be postponed to a later date, according to media reports. Reliance has not officially announced any dates for the Jio IPO. In 2019, Mukesh Ambani announced that Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail planned to go public within five years, but there has been no... Read More

Tanuja K November 4th, 2024 4:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Could Boost Free Cash Flow in Next Two Years: Report

Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom company in the country, is likely to generate significant cash flows in the next two years. This will be due to several reasons including moderation of capex (capital expenditure), and a boost in revenues through frequent tariff hikes, the upgradation of consumers from 2G to 4G, and the expansion of homes services. The telco is expected to deliver 13-16% growth in consolidated revenues compounded annually... Read More

Tanuja K November 4th, 2024 1:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio, Airtel and Vi Enjoy Huge Price Cuts from Ericsson and Nokia: Report

Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) are enjoying huge price cuts from global vendors including Nokia and Ericsson. All of the private telcos have recently closed multi-billion dollar deals with Nokia and Ericsson. This time, Samsung was also in the mix of companies that telcos have chosen to give orders to. The discounts were about 30-40% for the Indian telcos compared to the price of gear in the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 4th, 2024 6:51 AM 19 COMMENTS

BSNL Deploys 1111 BTS in Bihar Under 4G Saturation Project

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, has deployed 1111 base transceiver stations (BTS) in Bihar under the 4G saturation project. This project is taking up some pace, as the telecom operator also recently announced that it has achieved the milestone of 5000 BTS under the 4G saturation project throughout India. So now, it is interesting to note that out of the 5000, more than 1000 have been... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 3rd, 2024 6:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Plan that Offers 730GB of Data, Unlimited 5G and OTT Benefits

Bharti Airtel, one of the largest telecom operators in India, has a prepaid plan with which users get 730GB of total data, unlimited 5G data, and OTT (over-the-top) benefits. Today, we will be detailing this prepaid plan for you, and determine whether it's a good deal for you or not. Bharti Airtel's 5G network is now present in almost all of India. The telco has also focused on rolling out... Read More