Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has been trying to roll out 4G for ages. The telco has faced many roadblocks along the way, such as the government demanding to only roll out 4G using homegrown tech, then finding an Indian company that can provide proof of concept (PoC) of 4G tech and more. According to reports online, the technology that BSNL is using for homegrown... Read More
EdgeConneX has secured additional substantiality-linked financing to accelerate its digital infrastructure expansion. The company announced this week that it has secured an additional USD 1.9 billion in sustainability-linked financing to support its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) expansion. EdgeConneX will invest in the construction and development of new data center facilities to meet the growing demand for cloud and AI infrastructure in the region. Also Read: EdgeConneX Secures USD... Read More
Russian national operator Rostelecom has developed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based service called Digital Advisor for the retail industry. The solution is expected to help improve customer experience and free up the resources of store staff to focus on non-routine tasks for which human presence is necessary. Rostelecom said the digital advisor is currently in the testing phase, and the company is testing it at its B2E TechLab, which is... Read More
Telefonica Germany has announced a partnership with infrastructure provider 5G Synergiewerk and the public utility company of the city of Wurzburg, Germany, to put into operation the first 5G streetlight in Bavaria as part of a pilot project. Telefonica said this 5G lighting pole combines streetlight and cell site functions, fulfilling the need to provide nighttime lighting while simultaneously offering a 5G mobile network to users. Also Read: O2 Telefonica... Read More
Elon Musk-owned Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider, may finally get conditional approval from the Government of India (GoI) to offer services in the sub-continent country. But the said approval is only going to come if the equipment used by the company is not shared with any United States (US) agencies and the data should also not be stored or shared outside India. According to an ET report,... Read More
Satellite-based broadband communications provider Gilat Satellite Networks has announced securing a contract worth approximately USD 5 million to provide satellite-based cellular and internet services to a leading Latin American (LATAM) service provider. Gilat said this contract will enable the undisclosed client to extend 4G coverage using Gilat's equipment to remote regions where 4G cellular service is currently unavailable. Also Read: Gilat Satellite Networks Announces New Brand Identity Rural 4G Coverage... Read More
The lovely harvest celebration of Vaisakhi is here, and we can already sense the spirit of gratitude and community in the air. This event, known as Bohag Bihu, Pohela Boishakh, Puthandu, and Vishu, is widely celebrated in Punjab and throughout India on April 13th. Because it is the holiday of togetherness, you should not pass up the opportunity to assemble with everyone and watch Bollywood films that beautifully reflect Punjabi... Read More
After the introduction of two new prepaid plans worth Rs 19 and Rs 49, Vi has introduced a new Rs 125 plan for the users. It is yet another data voucher from the company. In a short-span Vi has silently brought many new prepaid plans. These plans are aimed at helping the telco boost its average revenue per user (ARPU) and overall revenues. Vi's prepaid packs are available for customers... Read More
Hyperscale data center provider Vantage Data Centers announced on Thursday that it will open a second Zurich campus (ZRH2) this summer. With 24 MW of critical IT capacity, this carrier-neutral facility will complement Vantage's Zurich campus (ZRH1), providing a combined capacity of 64 MW to cater to the growing computing needs of businesses. Also Read: Vantage Data Centers Raises USD 6.4 Billion Equity Investment for Expansion Strategic Expansion Vantage said... Read More
Bangladeshi operator Robi reports that the data speed on its network has improved by 130 percent, while voice quality was upgraded by 50 percent over the past year. With this Robi promises improved 4.5G Supernet with enhanced coverage and speed. Robi said that by using spectrum refarming, the company has recalibrated the use of its available spectrum for 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies, which has led to improved voice and... Read More
Apple, a technology major, is sending iPhone users alerts when their devices are compromised with spyware. Posts on Reddit show that Apple is alerting users for attacks from state-sponsored attackers. In the alert, Apple is telling the users that they are being targeted probably because of who they are and what they do. Through this spyware, which is Pegasus, attackers may be able to remotely access sensitive data, communications, or... Read More
US broadband operator Brightspeed announced this week that its fiber network has surpassed the one million locations mark within one year after launching Fiber Internet. The company said its high-speed internet service is now available to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in more than 160 communities across 20 states. Additionally, the company currently has more than two million passings in the engineering and construction process. Expanding Reach "We... Read More
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