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Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 3:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Completes Additional Spectrum Deployment in Kolkata

Bharti Airtel today announced that it has completed the deployment of additional spectrum in Kolkata. Airtel said it acquired 5 MHz in the 1800 band in July 2024. This deployment will boost its 4G and 5G network capacities, thereby improving data speeds and providing significant coverage inside homes and buildings. This follows Airtel's earlier announcement of new spectrum deployment in Chandigarh and Punjab, TelecomTalk reported. Also Read: Airtel Enhances 4G... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 18th, 2024 3:04 PM 27 COMMENTS

Airtel’s $1 Billion Equipment Order Signifies Importance of 4G in India

Bharti Airtel will issue fresh equipment orders for 4G to multiple vendors including Samsung, Nokia, and Ericsson. The order will be for acquiring the equipment over three years. The order value is estimated to be worth about $1 billion. As per an ET report, the fresh equipment contracts are geared to push feature phone users to upgrade to smartphones and start consuming 4G services. Bharti Airtel has been pushing its... Read More

Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 2:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

iSAT Africa to Deploy Around 200 Sites for Expanding Rural Coverage in Liberia

Communications services provider iSAT Africa has partnered with Nokia to enhance rural connectivity in Liberia, aiming to bridge the digital divide and provide affordable network access to underserved communities. The collaboration will involve deploying Nokia's Rural Connect solution across 200 rural sites over the next three years, according to an official release on Wednesday. Also Read: Oi Deploys Software to Enhance In-Home Wi-Fi Performance in Brazil Technology Behind the Rollout... Read More

Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 12:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Oi Deploys Software to Enhance In-Home Wi-Fi Performance in Brazil

Brazilian broadband service provider Oi has deployed Nokia's Corteca software suite to manage its Wi-Fi CPE devices installed in customers' homes. The software deployment, which manages millions of Wi-Fi devices, is claimed to be the largest to date in the Latin American region, according to an official release on Tuesday. This move addresses prevalent issues with in-home connectivity, such as complex installations and coverage inconsistencies. Also Read: Oi Fibra Activates... Read More

Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 11:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel 5G Network Covers 1.4 Lakh Villages Across India

Airtel said its 5G network coverage reaches 140,000 villages, while its 4G network coverage extends to 800,000 villages across India. The company covers all 7,900 towns in India with both 5G and 4G technologies, according to a company presentation for investors made on September 17. Airtel's network and infrastructure serve around 352 million mobile customers, over 30 million homes, and more than 3,500 enterprises. Also Read: Airtel Brings Connectivity to... Read More

Kripa B September 18th, 2024 9:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s 84-Day Prepaid Plans: Pricing, Benefits, and OTT Subscriptions

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest private mobile operator in India, serves a subscriber base of around 217 million, offering a range of prepaid plans with various benefits. Just over the weekend, we reviewed all the benefits Vi bundles in its prepaid plans for its users. We have already explored Vi's offerings in the one-year validity segment. Now, let’s take a look at what Vodafone Idea offers in the 84-day validity... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 18th, 2024 7:43 AM 0 COMMENTS

How to Activate Disney+ Hotstar for Airtel Users

Bharti Airtel is one of the leading telecom operators in India. The telco offers Disney+ Hotstar bundled prepaid plans to users. While we have already talked about what these plans are, today, we will talk about how you can activate the subscription to the OTT (over-the-top) platform. Disney+ Hotstar doesn't ask users to activate the subscription manually through a voucher or code. If you have subscribed to a prepaid plan... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 18th, 2024 7:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

India Falls 4 Ranks in Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for Mobile Speeds

India has fallen 4 ranks in Ookla's speedtest global index for mobile speeds in August 2024. 5G has helped India climb the ranks pretty aggressively in this list over the last two years. From the 16th rank globally, India fell to the 20th rank in August 2024. This doesn't mean that India's mobile network performance is poorer than it was. It could mean that the other countries have done well... Read More

Kripa B September 17th, 2024 11:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

GSMA Launches Responsible AI Roadmap for Telecom Operators

The GSMA has announced the launch of an industry-wide initiative known as the Responsible AI (RAI) Maturity Roadmap, championed by Axiata, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Telstra. This initiative aims to provide telecom operators (GSMA members) with the tools and guidance to test and promote the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Also Read: Reliance AGM 2024: Key Announcements on Jio 5G, Cloud, AI, and Digital Services Responsible... Read More

Srikapardhi September 17th, 2024 8:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hexa Appoints Alaska Communications as US Landing Party for Malaysia-US Cable

Malaysian-based Hexa Capital Consultancy, the owner of the Malaysia-US (MYUS) cable, has appointed Alaska Communications as its US landing party for the upcoming MYUS cable. Set to launch by mid-2028, this fiber optic cable will establish a direct link between Malaysia and the US, enhancing digital connectivity across Southeast Asia. Also Read: Airtel Business Secures Additional Capacity with Sparkle on Blue-Raman Cable Route and Key Connection Points The cable backbone... Read More

Kripa B September 17th, 2024 7:01 PM 1 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Launches Diwali Dhamaka Offer with 1-Year Free JioAirFiber

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has announced a free one-year offer for Jio AirFiber with purchases at Reliance Digital. Under this offer, customers who shop for Rs 20,000 or more at any Reliance Digital or MyJio store will receive one year of Jio AirFiber free. This promotion, running from September 18 to November 3, 2024, is available to both new and existing JioFiber and Jio AirFiber users, according to... Read More

Srikapardhi September 17th, 2024 6:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Frog Cellsat Implements OneDAS System at Lucknow Airport

Noida-headquartered RF equipment manufacturer Frog Cellsat has implemented its advanced OneDAS system at Lucknow Airport, ensuring mobile coverage throughout the facility. The indigenously developed system supports all eight prevailing frequency bands used by mobile operators and is future-ready for 5G upgrades. The system now provides mobile signal coverage throughout the airport to mobile operators, including Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, the company said on Tuesday. Also Read: Verizon to Upgrade... Read More