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Tanay Singh Thakur November 27th, 2023 8:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Brings First Telecom Tower at Inshan Village in Warwan

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has set up the first telecom tower at Inshan village in Warwan. This development comes right after the launch of network services in Sumcham village. Jio is trying to bring network connectivity in the far-flung areas of the district Kishtwar. The arrival of network services for consumers in the area will be of utmost importance, especially in the harsh winter months. Consumers will get... Read More

Tanuja K November 24th, 2023 11:56 AM 2 COMMENTS

How Vodafone Idea Benefitted from Govt Scheme and added 4G Users

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, benefitted from a government scheme and added 4G subscribers during Q2 FY24 because of that. The Rajasthan government partnered with Vodafone Idea to offer free smartphones and mobile connections to females in the state. The move from the government was to entice potential female voters in the state as elections approach. This turned out to be a positive thing for the... Read More

Tanuja K November 23rd, 2023 6:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio and Airtel Direct Way to Invest in India’s Digitalisation: CLSA

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are two of the leading telecom operators in India with several hundred million users under their portfolio. CLSA, a global brokerage firm, said that Jio and Airtel are two of the most direct ways to invest in India's digitalisation (via BusinessToday). Both telecom operators have launched 5G and plan to roll it out through the entire country at a record pace. Jio's IPO (Initial Public... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 22nd, 2023 9:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Planning to Take Bharti Hexacom Public

Bharti Airtel, a leading telecom company in India, is planning to take one of its subsidiaries Bharti Hexacom public in the near future. The telco has reportedly started the process to take the company public. The move will enable Telecommunications Consultants of India Limited (TCIL), a government-owned company, to exit Bharti Hexacom. TCIL owns a minor 30% stake in Bharti Hexacom. According to the report (via ET), Bharti Hexacom's valuation... Read More

Yashika Goel October 3rd, 2023 10:31 AM 6 COMMENTS

BSNL to Boost Connectivity in Himachal Pradesh With 625 New 4G Towers: Report

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) is set to boost connectivity in Himachal Pradesh under the 4G Saturation project funded by the Government of India. According to a Tribune India Report, which quoted the Chief General Manager of BSNL, Himachal Pradesh, BSNL is installing 625 new 4G towers under the 4G saturation project to enhance connectivity in the region. Also Read: BSNL 4G: 431 Villages of Tamil Nadu Set to Experience... Read More

Tanuja K August 31st, 2023 10:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

5000 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Coming to Bengaluru by December

Digital connectivity has become a basic right for the citizens of India. While there are many who are connected to the internet with affordable data packs, there are still many who find it difficult to pay for the data. Along with that, those who can pay don't get seamless network connectivity almost everywhere. This issue can be solved through one thing - free public Wi-Fi hotspots. The Wi-Fi hotspots can... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 15th, 2023 7:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

5G and India’s Vision of Modernity: Independence Day Reflections

India is celebrating its 77th Independence Day today. The country is elated with the progress it has made so far under several governments and leaderships. One area where India stands out globally is the telecom sector. It is not because of the technological advancements but because of the astounding last-mile connectivity that Indians have today. While there’s a scope for major coverage improvements in the rural landscape, stay assured the... Read More

Yashika Goel August 6th, 2023 3:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Govt Approves Rs 1.39 Lakh Crore to Extend Bharat Net Project

The government has allocated Rs 1,39,579 crore for the next phase of Bharat Net to extend connectivity to remote areas of the country, according to a report by Prasar Bharati. With this, Bharat Net will reach 6.40 lakh villages across the country within the next two years, up from the current 1.94 lakh connected villages. Also Read: BSNL’s Rs 89,047 Crore Revival Package Approved by Cabinet, Includes 4G/5G Spectrum Allocation... Read More

Aparna R April 25th, 2023 2:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Recommends Measures to Improve Coverage and Infrastructure in Ladakh: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended several measures to improve telecom coverage and backhaul infrastructure in far-flung areas of Ladakh. TRAI's recommendations include resource pooling across telcos on spare backhaul transmission capacity and maintaining a waiting list of service demand by licensed operators, according to a report by PTI. Also Read: BSNL 4G Services Available in These Circles on Limited Scale Remote Areas in Ladakh lack Mobile... Read More

Aparna R March 13th, 2023 8:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT to Track State’s Performance Using DCRI: Report

To realize the vision of Digital India and track the various initiatives of the telecom sector, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to set up the Digital Communication Readiness Index (DCRI), which will help map and track the performance of states on digital initiatives while also encouraging them to learn from other states. Also Read: Indian Telecom Policy and Reforms Hailed by GSMA Digital Communication Readiness Index (DCRI) According to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 27th, 2023 7:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Communication is the Future, There’s No Doubt About It

Technology has advanced rapidly over the last two decades. In the communications tech space, the role of satellites is growing as the limitations of terrestrial networks have never been more apparent. The digital divide, or a digital bridge between the rural and urban areas of developing countries, is a big issue that governments across the world are trying to solve. For countries such as India, which are banking on creating... Read More

Bhavya Singh December 16th, 2022 7:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL to Reach Villages with 4G Which Don’t Have High Speed Broadband: Rajaraman

At an industry event on Friday, Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman announced that BSNL, a state-run company, is working on the government's 4G saturation initiative, which aims to bring high-speed broadband connections to every village over the next year or so. Additionally, he claimed that the BSNL has already granted a significant number of contracts for passive infrastructure while still finalising those for active infrastructure. Governments New Initiative According to an ET report,... Read More