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Srikapardhi May 27th, 2025 7:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Neterra Opens New Point of Presence in Varna, Bulgaria

Connectivity provider Neterra has opened a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Varna, Bulgaria. The PoP is located in the AC DC data center—a carrier-neutral Tier 3 facility operated by local tech company AbilixSoft. By installing its equipment at the facility, Neterra says it can now deliver its full range of services directly from Varna and ensure connectivity through two independent routes. Also Read: Neterra Enhances Customer Service Monitoring System... Read More

Kripa B May 7th, 2025 8:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

TCIL Kept Out of Valuation Process in Bharti Hexacom’s Tower Sale to Indus: Report

The proposed sale of 3,400 mobile towers by Bharti Hexacom to Indus Towers for Rs 1,134 crore has been put on hold following objections raised by minority shareholder Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL). The state-run entity, which holds a 15 percent stake in Bharti Hexacom, was not consulted during the initial valuation and approval process, ETTelecom reported, citing a government source. Also Read: Bharti Hexacom to Revalue Telecom Towers Amid... Read More

Kripa B May 1st, 2025 12:47 PM 39 COMMENTS

Indus Towers Sees Marginal Q4 Profit Decline Amid Airtel Tower Deal, Finance Expenses

Indus Towers on Wednesday reported a 4 percent year-on-year decline in its net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, as higher finance costs and accounting adjustments related to its acquisition of towers from Bharti Airtel weighed on the bottom line. The company posted a net profit of Rs 1,779 crore for the fourth quarter, even as revenue rose 7.4 percent year-on-year to Rs 7,727 crore. Also Read: Indus... Read More

Srikapardhi April 29th, 2025 7:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

C3ntro Telecom Unveils 2,500-Kilometer Tikva Fiber Network Linking US and Mexico

Global telecommunications and fiber infrastructure provider C3ntro Telecom has announced the launch of the Tikva Project, a 2,500-kilometer fiber optic network connecting Phoenix, Arizona, to Queretaro, Mexico. Designed with AI-ready fiber technology, multi-duct capacity, and a diverse, low-latency Pacific route, Tikva delivers a fully underground, redundant cross-border solution, C3ntro announced on Tuesday, April 29. Also Read: Chunghwa Telecom, SK Broadband, SoftBank, and Verizon to Build E2A Subsea Cable System Construction... Read More

Kripa B April 23rd, 2025 3:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indus Towers and IIT Bombay Partner for Sustainable Energy Research: Report

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has signed an agreement with telecom infrastructure company Indus Towers to advance research in sustainable energy. The collaboration will focus on two key initiatives: next-generation solar power technology and energy storage solutions using agricultural waste, according to a PTI report. Also Read: Indus Towers Launches R&D Labs for Green Energy Solutions With IIT Madras Perovskite Solar Cell Technology In a statement issued... Read More

Kripa B April 15th, 2025 8:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Hexacom to Revalue Telecom Towers Amid TCIL Objections: Report

Bharti Hexacom, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, is likely to initiate a fresh valuation of its 3,400 telecom towers before inviting new bids from tower infrastructure companies. The company plans to conduct the sale process in a transparent and competitive manner, adhering to the guidelines laid down by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), ETTelecom reported,... Read More

Kripa B April 10th, 2025 12:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Hexacom Puts Infrastructure Business Sale to Indus Towers on Hold

Bharti Hexacom on Wednesday said that it has put the sale of its infrastructure business to Indus Towers in abeyance. In February, Indus Towers announced that it would acquire the mobile sites of Bharti Airtel Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited for Rs 3,308.7 crore. The transaction is now on hold. Also Read: Indus to Acquire Telecom Towers of Bharti Airtel and Hexacom for Rs 3,308.7 Crore TCIL's Role and Request... Read More

Srikapardhi March 1st, 2025 7:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Infinera Becomes Part of Nokia as Acquisition Deal Closes

Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has officially completed the acquisition of Infinera Corporation, integrating the San Jose, US-based optical networking company into its operations in a USD 2.3 billion deal. The announcement follows the European Union's (EU) unconditional approval on February 26 of Nokia's takeover of Infinera. Also Read: Nokia Completes Sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks to French State Strengthens Nokia's Optical Networking Business Nokia stated on Friday that the... Read More

Srikapardhi February 23rd, 2025 12:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Deutsche Telekom Deploys Drone-Based Mobile Network for Temporary Coverage

Deutsche Telekom has deployed a drone to provide mobile network coverage for the first time on a live commercial network. During the Jizerska 50 ski race in the Czech Republic, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated at an altitude of 2.3 kilometres, delivering connectivity to an otherwise uncovered six-kilometre stretch of the racecourse. "This makes Deutsche Telekom the first-ever carrier in Europe to deploy this type of flying base station,"... Read More

Srikapardhi February 12th, 2025 6:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

GNM Expands Network with First PoP in Budapest

Global backbone provider GNM has launched its first Point of Presence (PoP) in Hungary, located at Dataplex (Magyar Telekom Cloud and DataCenter) in Budapest. This new PoP strengthens Central European connectivity, offering telecom operators and businesses enhanced access to network infrastructure, the company announced on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Also Read: GlobalNet Launches New Point of Presence in Zurich Enhanced Network Performance and Redundancy The Budapest PoP utilises GNM's DWDM... Read More

Srikapardhi February 7th, 2025 11:05 AM 0 COMMENTS

Indus to Acquire Telecom Towers of Bharti Airtel and Hexacom for Rs 3,308.7 Crore

Telecom infrastructure company Indus Towers (Indus) will acquire mobile sites of Bharti Airtel Limited and Bharti Hexacom Limited for Rs 3,308.7 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. The boards of Bharti Airtel and Bharti Hexacom have approved the sale/transfer of approximately 12,700 telecom towers and 3,400 telecom towers for Rs 2,147.6 crore and Rs 1,134 crore, respectively. The deal excludes the transfer of sites installed under Universal Service... Read More

Srikapardhi February 6th, 2025 11:45 AM 1 COMMENTS

Pace of 5G BTS Deployments Slowed Down: Indus Towers

Telecom infrastructure provider Indus Towers (Indus) has recorded the highest quarterly In-Building Solutions (IBS) deployment, and the company expects the momentum to continue as it continues to strengthen its IBS portfolio. During the quarter, Indus added 4,985 macro towers and 7,583 corresponding co-locations. "The total macro towers and co-locations base grew by 10.8 percent and 7.2 percent each year-on-year, standing at 234,643 and 386,819 respectively," said the Managing Director and... Read More