India added more than 6,000 new 5G base stations (BTS) in November 2025 — an increase from the over 4,100 5G BTS rolled out in October 2025. This brings the total BTS count nationwide to over 514,742, according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Also Read: BSNL Installs Over 97,000 … Read More
India added over 6,400 new 5G base stations (BTS) in September 2025, a figure higher than the more than 5,600 BTS rolled out in August 2025. This brings the total BTS count to over 504,000 nationwide.Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched 5G services most recently in Dehradun, while BSNL has launched what … Read More
Indus Towers Limited announced on Tuesday that its board has approved the company’s entry into select African markets as part of its global expansion strategy. The initial focus will be on Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia, regions identified as offering strong potential for growth in telecom infrastructure. Also Read: Indus Towers … Read More
Global backbone provider GNM has completed the modernisation of its point of presence (PoP) in Sofia, deploying the Arista 7800R3 — a carrier-grade platform with native 400G capability. The company announced on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, that the upgrade is part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen its optical backbone … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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: … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More
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