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Srikapardhi May 4th, 2024 7:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

Uniti Announces Merger With Windstream to Create US Fiber Provider

Digital infrastructure provider Uniti Group announced that it has signed a definitive merger agreement with Windstream, a telecom services provider in 18 US states. Windstream is a privately held company headquartered in Arkansas and operates three brands: Kinetic, Windstream Enterprise, and Windstream Wholesale. Also Read: Kinetic to Bring Fiber Internet to 16,000 Premises in Lowndes County, Georgia Merger Agreement Details Under the terms of the agreement, Uniti shareholders will hold... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 4th, 2024 5:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea and BSNL Added Wireline Users in March 2024

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), two struggling Indian telecom operators, added wireline users in March 2024. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has shared the data in its monthly telecom performance report. Reliance Jio was still the leader in adding the most wireline subscribers followed by Airtel. Vodafone Idea added a healthy number of users in February and March 2024. This is a positive sign... Read More

Yashika Goel May 4th, 2024 3:46 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Gained Wireless Subscribers Across All Circles in March 2024

BSNL and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have lost wireless subscribers, while Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have gained wireless subscribers in March 2024, as per the Telecom Subscription Data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday. The report noted that Airtel had gained wireless subscribers across all circles during the month. With this, the total number of wireless subscribers across all the operators in India increased at... Read More

Srikapardhi May 4th, 2024 2:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

I3 Broadband to Expand Fiber Optic Internet Services to Love’s Park in Illinois

Illinois-based internet service provider i3 Broadband has announced its ongoing expansion of a fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in the Greater Rockford area, with plans to bring 100 percent fiber-optic internet service to residents and business owners in Love's Park. Also Read: Kinetic to Bring Fiber Internet to 16,000 Premises in Lowndes County, Georgia Fiber Expansion to Love's Park The company says its planned entry into Love's Park is part of its... Read More

Yashika Goel May 4th, 2024 11:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Top OTT Releases This Week: Now Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and Other Platforms

As May 2024 approaches, entertainment fans can look forward to a slew of new content on streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Whether you favour suspense, mystery, or adrenaline-fueled action, there is a variety of options to suit your tastes. Also Read: 5 New OTT Releases to Watch on Disney+ Hotstar in May 2024 Here's a look at some of the most recent releases this week, covering... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 4th, 2024 7:00 AM 4 COMMENTS

Will Indians Stop Using Second SIM After the Next Tariff Hike

Tariff hikes are around the corner for the telecom industry in India. Some will say it is well due as the last hike came back in Dec 2021. The industry people expect the hike to be 20-25%. This would mean, keeping your SIM active will become a costlier affair. In fact, even now, Airtel and Jio have kept a minimum recharge for active validity around Rs 150, which is quite... Read More

Srikapardhi May 3rd, 2024 7:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Argentina Signs 10-Year Renewable Energy Deals

Telecom Argentina has announced the signing of two new energy agreements with Genneia and YPF Luz as part of its plans to incorporate renewable energy sources into its energy matrix. The company has signed these agreements to supply electricity through wind sources for a period of 10 years. Also Read: Telecom Argentina Boosts Agtech Sector With Network Deployment in Pergamino and Rojas New Energy Agreements Under the contracts, a total... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 3rd, 2024 6:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lava ProWatch ZN Review: Could Have Been Perfect

A couple of days back, Lava launched its first ever smartwatch in India. It is called Lava ProWatch ZN. If you want to check out its unboxing, you can check out our YouTube channel (it is available in the shorts section). Lava has strategically decided to launch a smartwatch as it is a growing market in the country. The smartwatch from Lava is priced in the affordable category. While the... Read More

Srikapardhi May 3rd, 2024 5:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

DNB to Develop 5G Solutions for Enterprises in Malaysia With Partners

Malaysian operator Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the state-owned company deploying the country's wholesale 5G network, has selected Ericsson to accelerate digitalisation in Malaysian enterprises, leveraging the capabilities of its 5G network. Intel will serve as the technology partner, as per earlier Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), DNB announced on Friday. Also Read: Ericsson and DNB Malaysia Successfully Test RedCap on 5G Network With MediaTek Partnership for 5G Acceleration DNB and Ericsson... Read More

Tanuja K May 3rd, 2024 3:37 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Kocks on Bank Doors to Raise Debt: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, is eyeing to raise Rs 150 billion or about $1.8 billion through debt. The telco wants to raise this money through banking or financial institutions. The funds will help Vodafone Idea pay off dues and invest in capex to roll out 5G and purchase additional airwaves in the spectrum auctions. Vi also needs to invest money into 4G networks to compete... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 3rd, 2024 2:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple Posts Record Revenue in India Despite Slowdown in Global iPhone Sales

Apple, a US tech major, has posted record revenues in India during the March 2024 quarter. Even though the company's global revenues dipped 4% YoY, its business in India boomed. Declining iPhone sales (by 10% YoY) was the major reason for lower revenues. In India, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said that they saw double-digit growth during the March quarter. Cook said, "As you know, as I’ve said before, I... Read More

Srikapardhi May 3rd, 2024 1:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Surpasses 5 Million 5G Users in Maharashtra, Excluding Mumbai

Indian telecommunications service provider Bharti Airtel announced that 5.2 million customers are now experiencing 5G services in Maharashtra, except for Mumbai. Airtel has been announcing its 5G user milestones state-wise since the launch of its Airtel 5G Plus services. This announcement follows Airtel hitting the 3 million 5G user mark in Mumbai, as reported by TelecomTalk last month (April 2024). Along with the user mark, Airtel also announced that it... Read More