Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, is likely going to renew its deal with US tech major IBM to manage IT infrastructure. The deal is estimated to be worth around $1 billion or Rs 8,330 crore. It is a multi-year deal of five years. Vi already has a similar deal with IBM which is scheduled to end on April 2024. An ET report confirms that Vi... Read More
As we begin the second week of April 2024, the entertainment industry is buzzing with excitement over the latest releases from various OTT platforms. Whether you prefer a heartwarming Korean drama, an action thriller, or a riveting true story, the vast landscape of digital entertainment has something for everyone. If you're seeking to expand your watchlist, here are some highly suggested new OTT releases to watch this week: Also Read:... Read More
A1 Austria is set to acquire the IT services provider NTT Austria GmbH. A1 Austria will acquire 100 percent of the shares in NTT Austria GmbH after approval by the respective authorities, the telco said this week. This follows A1 Austria's acquisition of NTT's Alcatel Lucent telephony business in spring 2021. Also Read: A1 Group Boosts 4G, 5G Coverage in Tourist Regions; America Movil Expands Stake in Telekom Austria Acquisition... Read More
Airtel Xstream AirFiber has expanded into new cities in the country. Airtel started with a very passive approach by launching Xstream AirFiber in just Delhi to start with. It was later expanded to Gurgaon, and then a few other NCR cities. But today, it is available in Gujarat and West Bengal as well. Here's the complete list of cities where Airtel Xstream AirFiber is present in India today: Read More... Read More
MLL Telecom, UK-based managed network services provider, announced this week that it has won a GBP 300 million contract from Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust to provide and manage a secure and resilient 10GB wide area network (WAN). The initial three-year contract award was made following a tender on the RM3825 framework, MLL Telecom said in an official release. Scheduled for implementation this summer, MLL's network solution will... Read More
BBK Group, the parent company for OnePlus, Realme, and OPPO, has decided to bifurcate the sales and distribution operations of all three companies. Until now, OPPO Mobile India was used as the front to handle the sales for OnePlus and Realme devices. However, to distribute the risk, a decision to separate the sales operation has been taken in India. If there's any government action against OPPO or any other brand,... Read More
Korean dramas, renowned for their intriguing storytelling, superb acting, and addicting plots, continue to rule the worldwide entertainment industry. As we enter April 2024, fans of Korean dramas are looking forward to the premiere of several exciting new series. From romance to comedy to intrigue, there's something for everyone on the April 2024 OTT schedule. Also Read: Exciting Lineup of New Releases on Disney+Hotstar in April 2024 Check out some... Read More
Reliance Jio's 5G FWA (Fixed-Wireless Access) service, Jio AirFiber has reached 136 new cities and towns. From 5352 cities/towns, the total number of cities where it is available now has reached 5488. It has happened in a short span and will give competition to Airtel which is expanding slowly, but strategically. With states such as Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram added to the mix, users in more areas could enjoy the... Read More
US Internet Service Provider (ISP) Metronet has announced an investment to bring ultra-high-speed fiber optic internet to the City of Killeen and neighbouring Copperas Cove in Texas. This multimillion-dollar initiative aims to provide residents and businesses with access to multi-gigabit infrastructure, enhancing connectivity and competition in the region, Metronet said. Details of the investment are not shared in the official release. Also Read: Optimum to Bring FTTH Network to Montclair... Read More
Athens-based networking equipment and solutions vendor Intracom Telecom said its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology field tests at one of Italian wholesale operator Open Fiber's commercial sites in Puglia, Southern Italy, delivered 1 Gbps download speeds at a distance of 5 km. Intracom Telecom shared the test results while announcing the extension of collaboration with Open Fiber this week. Also Read: Open Fiber Continues Expansion of Ultra-Fast FTTH Connectivity Across... Read More
The Indian telecom operators had put in a request to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to refund the money for the spectrum they are surrendering. However, the DoT has rejected the request and said that it won't be possible. It is worth noting that the telecom department has scheduled a spectrum auction on June 6, 2024. Ahead of the auction, the telecom firms sought clarifications on the NIA (Notice Inviting... Read More
Viavi Solutions shared milestones in 6G and Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, unveiling advancements through its 6G Forward Program. Describing 6G as the first AI-native generation of wireless communications, the company said that data sources such as a 6G city-scale digital twin would be vital for training other elements of the network, such as the 6G AI-Native Air Interface. 6G City-Scale Digital Twin According to Viavi, the cornerstone of this research... Read More
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