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Srikapardhi April 28th, 2024 7:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

TelMAX Launches Fibre Internet Project in Richmond Hill, Canada

Canadian company telMAX commenced construction on a fiber Internet infrastructure project in Richmond Hill last week. This new infrastructure, privately funded by telMAX, aims to bring fiber optic technology to residents and businesses across the community, offering ultra-fast internet, the company said. Also Read: EX2 Technology and Navajo County Break Ground on 100-Mile Fiber Network Project Partnership with Richmond Hill The Richmond Hill community has partnered with telMAX to build... Read More

Srikapardhi April 28th, 2024 2:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Removes Tonnes of Single-Use Plastic in Sustainability Drive

British telecommunications company Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has announced the removal of 65 tonnes of single-use plastic from its operations and products since 2021, marking a step towards its sustainability goals. The company announced that it is striving to reduce waste and single-use plastic from packaging and equipment sent to customers, and this feat is equivalent to the weight of five double-decker buses. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Rolls Out... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 28th, 2024 1:06 PM 3 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s Massive Fundraising: Is it a Fresh Start for the Telecom Giant

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telco in India, has raised Rs 20,000 crore through equity. Rs 2,000 crore came through a promoter entity while the remaining Rs 18,000 crore through the largest FPO (follow-on public offer) the country has ever seen. It has not been an easy journey for Vi to raise capital. While the FPO will bring in additional capital, it will reduce the earnings per share (EPS) for... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 28th, 2024 7:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL Cinemaplus Now Available at Rs 49 Per Month

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator, is offering its OTT (over-the-top) service called Cinemaplus at a discount of 50%. Usually, it is available for Rs 99 per month, but now, you can get the Starter pack at just Rs 49. With the BSNL Cinemaplus Starter pack, users get access to multiple OTT platforms, including Lionsgate, ShemarooMe, Hungama, and Epic On. There are more plans here that you... Read More

Srikapardhi April 27th, 2024 9:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

AtlasEdge Expands into Portugal, Commences 20 MW Development in Lisbon

European Edge data center provider AtlasEdge is planning to develop data centers in Portugal. The company announced its entry into the Portuguese market this week with the acquisition of two adjacent sites in Lisbon that will deliver more than 20 MW of IT load. The sites are located in Carnaxide, within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, a highly strategic destination in close proximity to Carcavelos, the landing point for multiple subsea... Read More

Yashika Goel April 27th, 2024 7:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Hughes Opens Manufacturing Facility and Private 5G Incubation Center in Maryland

Hughes Network Systems (Hughes), an EchoStar company, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland. The new facility is located in the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology on the Montgomery College campus. This initiative will foster local talent in the region while committing to technological advancement, Hughes said on Friday. Also Read: Nilesat Selects Hughes Jupiter System for Satellite Broadband... Read More

Yashika Goel April 27th, 2024 4:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

New OTT Releases This Week on Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, and Prime Video

As we near the end of April 2024, entertainment fans can expect to see a slew of new episodes and movies on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Whether you love suspense, mystery, or action-packed thrillers, there is something for everyone. Also Read: Dish TV Launches Dish TV Smart+, Offering Both TV and OTT Apps Here's a sneak peek at some of the most recent releases... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur April 27th, 2024 2:16 PM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Will Stage a Smart Turnaround: Birla

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, recently concluded its FPO (follow-on public offer) of Rs 18,000 crore. It is the largest FPO in the country so far and was subscribed 7 times overall and about 19 times by institutional investors. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), said, that the response to the FPO demonstrates the potential of the India digital story and... Read More

Srikapardhi April 27th, 2024 12:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

A1 Belarus Nearly Doubles 4G Network Capacity in Gomel

A1 Belarus has completed the implementation of a project to upgrade its 4G LTE Network in Gomel, increasing the number of sites and capacity deployed. The company announced this week that it has deployed additional capacities in the 2600 MHz band, significantly increasing bandwidth and data transfer speeds for users in the region. Also Read: A1 Belarus Enhances 3G Network Capacity With a 900 MHz Second Carrier Network Upgrade in... Read More

Srikapardhi April 27th, 2024 8:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

GTPL Hathway Unveils AI-Powered WhatsApp Bot GIVA for Customer Service

GTPL Hathway, a Multi-System Operator (MSO) in India providing Digital Cable TV services and Wireline Broadband, introduces an upgraded version of its WhatsApp bot, GIVA, leveraging Yellow.ai's AI capabilities to automate customer support, enable self-service, and streamline after-sales service. With multi-language support and integration with CRM and payment gateways, GIVA offers personalized experiences and enables convenient payments via WhatsApp Pay, enhancing customer interactions and service efficiency, GTPL Hathway said on... Read More

Yashika Goel April 26th, 2024 10:08 PM 1 COMMENTS

TRAI Mandates Enhanced Reporting Standards for Base Stations to Improve QoS

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued directions today to all access service providers for the submission of granular details of Base Stations, strengthening the reporting rules for Base Stations' details submission. TRAI has asked operators to submit details such as site location, type of site (Macro/Micro/IBS/Other), technology (2G/3G/4G/5G), radiating frequency, type of backhaul connectivity (Fibre/Wireless/Others), Date of Commissioning of the site, etc., in a revised format as... Read More

Srikapardhi April 26th, 2024 8:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank Completes Acquisition of Cubic Telecom

SoftBank announced today that Dublin-based Cubic Telecom has become a subsidiary through its acquisition of a majority stake. Cubic Telecom is a provider of software-defined connected vehicle (SDCV) solutions, and its platform is embedded in vehicles at the point of manufacture, enabling OEMs to leverage software-defined technologies. Also Read: SoftBank and OneWeb Partner to Deliver Satellite Communication Services Across Japan Acquisition Announcement In an official announcement today, SoftBank said Cubic... Read More