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Srikapardhi September 29th, 2023 9:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Stonepeak to Acquire 49 Percent Stake in Cellnex Nordics for EUR 730 Million

Alternative investment firm specialising in infrastructure and real assets, Stonepeak, and Cellnex Telecom, Europe's largest independent operator of wireless telecommunications infrastructure, announced today that they have reached an agreement for Stonepeak to acquire a 49 percent stake in Cellnex Sweden and Cellnex Denmark, collectively known as "Cellnex Nordics," for a total of EUR 730 million. Cellnex will continue to manage the day-to-day business of Cellnex Nordics and consolidate the results... Read More

Srikapardhi September 29th, 2023 7:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Open Dutch Fiber Reaches 1 Million Fiber Optic Connections

Open Dutch Fiber (ODF), a provider of fibre optic internet connectivity in the Netherlands, announced yesterday that it has reached the milestone of 1 million fibre optic connections. ODF, which was founded in April 2021, originally planned to reach 1 million Dutch households in 5 years, but has now achieved the milestone in just 2.5 years. 2 Million Fiber Optic Target With the 1 million milestone achieved ahead of the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 29th, 2023 6:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Broadband Players Can now Take Help of Cable TV Operators

Broadband service providers in India can now take help of the cable TV operators to provide internet access to customers throughout the country. The Indian government has made changes in the Cable Television Network Rules - 1994 as per which, MSOs (Multi System Operators) will get the registration for a 10-year period. Further, the process will be available online through the Broadcast Seva Portal. But this is not the biggest... Read More

Srikapardhi September 29th, 2023 3:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

A1 Serbia Announces Accelerated Rollout of Optical Fiber Network

A1 Serbia has announced that it is accelerating the rollout of its own optical fibre network with the aim of providing commercial fixed services over its digital infrastructure to customers from 2024. As previously reported by TelecomTalk in June, A1 began work on its fibre infrastructure with the acquisition of a portion of the infrastructure of Conexio, which includes approximately 850 kilometres of gauge piping. At that time, A1 announced... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 29th, 2023 2:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s Fate Depends on them Raising Funds

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, has to find a way to optimise costs and add subscribers in the short term, but the most important thing that the telco has to do is raise funds. Vi has been shouldering losses every quarter and financial year that goes past us. While the government looked after the industry's liquidity concerns with a relief package in 2021, it isn't enough... Read More

Srikapardhi September 29th, 2023 1:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Slovak Telekom to Begin Phased Shutdown of 3G Network in October

Slovak Telekom will begin the phased shutdown of its 3G network in Slovakia starting in October. The Slovakian operator will begin its 3G switch-off in the districts of Zlate Moravce and Zarnovica ahead of a gradual region-by-region closure. Slovak Telekom said the shutdown will take place in several phases from October to December 2023. The operator plans to end it definitively before Christmas 2023, and start the new year with... Read More

Yashika Goel September 29th, 2023 12:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

ACT Fibernet 100 Mbps Broadband Plans in Major Indian Cities Detailed

ACT Fibernet offers a reliable, high-speed internet connection for homes. If you are looking for a new broadband connection or are unhappy with your current Internet Service Provider (ISP) and are planning to make a switch, you can consider ACT as an option, if its services are available in your area. Also Read: ACT Fibernet Entry Level Broadband Plans Detailed Home Internet Service Provider Currently, ACT Fibernet service is available... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 29th, 2023 10:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel asked by TRAI to Pay Rs 2.81 Crore Penalty

Bharti Airtel, a leading communications player in India, has been penalised by TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) recently. TRAI has levied a financial disincentive or in simple words, a penalty of Rs 2,81,39,000 on Airtel. The telecom operator has disclosed the information on a listing in the stock exchanges. TRAI sent the order to Airtel on September 27, 2023. The telecom regulatory body has levied a financial disincentive on... Read More

Srikapardhi September 29th, 2023 9:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

ACES to Equip Mumbai Metro Rail 3 Corridor With 4G, 5G Connectivity

ACES India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saudi Arabia-based Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Company (ACES), announced yesterday that it has won a nine-year contract from the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) to provide mobile infrastructure services, including 4G and 5G. As part of the contract, ACES will equip India's longest underground metro line with modern mobile telecom infrastructure. Also Read: Marseille Metro in France to Get 4G Connectivity: Telcos... Read More

Yashika Goel September 29th, 2023 7:28 AM 0 COMMENTS

Wrap up September With These 9 Films Available on OTT This Week

As we approach the end of September, the world of streaming entertainment is gearing up to deliver a diverse selection of films across various genres and languages. From heartwarming Telugu romantic comedies to gripping Malayalam crime dramas, this week's lineup promises a cinematic journey that transcends boundaries and caters to diverse tastes. Also Read: Top-Rated Tamil Thriller Films to Binge-Watch on OTT Platforms Join us as we explore the intriguing... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 29th, 2023 7:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

JioFiber Long-Term Plans Come with Free Service for 30 Days

Reliance Jio's fiber broadband service arm, JioFiber has become the largest internet service provider in India in a very short span. This is because the services from the ISP are available in most parts of the country and are also pretty reasonable in pricing. JioFiber's long-term plans can be a great value option for consumers. This is not because they are cheap, but because they offer additional validity to consumers.... Read More

Srikapardhi September 29th, 2023 12:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

Masmovil Group Fibre Network Reaches 29 Million Homes Passed in Spain

Spain's Masmovil Group has recently announced a significant milestone in its commitment to bridging the digital divide and expanding internet access to rural areas. The company's fibre network now passes over 29 million homes throughout Spain. With this achievement, the Internet service provider now says it has become the largest fibre coverage operator in the Spanish market, achieved through its independent deployment efforts and strategic wholesale agreements with other operators.... Read More