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June 14th, 2019 9:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

DCC Clears Norms for 5G Trials in India, Decision on Using Huawei Equipment Expected Soon

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) -- the apex decision-making body of the Telecom Department -- Thursday cleared norms for 5G trials in India, even as the government mulls a "calibrated" view on the question of Chinese giant Huawei's participation. A decision on the contentious issue of the use of Huawei equipment in telecom infrastructure, particularly for futuristic 5G networks, is expected to be taken soon, said a senior government official... Read More

May 7th, 2019 5:50 PM 2 COMMENTS

BSNL Deploys Over 30,000 Wi-Fi Hotspots in India, Introduces Affordable Tariff Plans Starting at Rs 19

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been awarded several contracts from the government for deploying Wi-Fi hotspots across the country under BharatNet project. Besides the BharatNet project, the government-owned PSU has its own hotspots spread across the country. For the unaware, a public Wi-Fi hotspot is something which allows users to connect to a Wi-Fi network and start browsing the web. However, to do that you'll have to subscribe to... Read More

February 21st, 2019 9:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

BSNL and MTNL Asked to Explain the Turnaround Strategy by DCC for Financial Support

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) on Thursday asked loss-making telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL to explain their turnaround strategy and give an assurance to achieve higher revenue for getting financial support, an official said. Public sector firms BSNL and MTNL have sought financial support, 4G spectrum and approvals for asset sales as part of their revival plans. "DCC members wanted to know what is the revival plan, when will these... Read More

February 16th, 2019 11:19 AM 0 COMMENTS

GTPL Hathway Added 11,000 Broadband Subscribers During Q3 FY19

GTPL Hathway has released its Q3 FY19 earnings report. The cable and broadband service provider revealed that its consolidated EBITDA for the quarter ending on December 31 has declined by 8% to Rs 83.3 crore against Rs 90.2 crore in the trailing quarter. The company’s margins also took a dip as they fell by 2.4% down to 26% from the previous quarter’s 28.4%. The net profit of the company, however,... Read More

December 31st, 2018 6:19 PM 1 COMMENTS

Amidst Financial Stress, Indian Telecom Sector Witnessed Major Developments in 2018: Year in Review

Amid continued financial distress, the Indian telecom sector witnessed major developments in 2018, including the introduction of the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) and significant market consolidation. Talks of the country moving towards 5G network by 2020, efforts of companies trying to monetise their assets to strengthen their balance sheets and fulfilling their debt obligations also made headlines during the year. NDCP 2018 to Attract $100 Billion Worth of Investments... Read More

December 18th, 2018 3:08 PM 20 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Refrain from Bidding on BBNL Wi-Fi Rollout Tender

The Government of India had rolled out a tender for a near Rs 10,000 crore investment concerning the deployment of 1.25 million Wi-Fi hotspots across 2.5 lakh village blocks. However, as per a new ET Telecom report, the tender has failed to capture participation from the top three telecom operators of India – Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm as these telcos did not apply for the tender.... Read More

December 18th, 2018 11:33 AM 3 COMMENTS

Next Spectrum Auction Likely in the Second Half of 2019: Telecom Secretary

The Department of Telecommunications will only be holding a spectrum sale in the latter half of the next fiscal year, outlined an ET Telecom report. As per a top government official, the speculations of an auction being held before the end of this fiscal year in March are to be dismissed. The announcement comes directly from Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan, who has said, "The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai)... Read More

December 17th, 2018 9:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Government Plans to Launch Broadband Service Readiness Index of States: Aruna Sundararajan

The government is planning to launch broadband services readiness index of states based on parameters like infrastructure, approval processes and utilisation of the high-speed Internet, a top telecom department official said on Sunday. "According to a study by ICRIER (a research firm), USD 100 billion investment will have a seven-fold multiplier effect on GDP. There is a need of a national mission to make this happen. We are going to... Read More

December 12th, 2018 5:45 PM 3 COMMENTS

1.16 Lakh Gram Panchayats Out of 1.21 Lakh are Broadband Ready: Telecom Minister

Broadband services are ready in over 1.16 lakh village panchayats out of the 1.21 lakh connected with optical fibre network under the BharatNet project, Parliament was informed Wednesday. The government plans to connect all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) with optical fibre cable (OFC) enabled broadband services by March 2019. "As on December 2, 2018, a total of 1,21,652 GPs have been connected by laying 3,01,154 kilometre optical fibre cable... Read More

November 21st, 2018 8:51 PM 3 COMMENTS

Telecom Secretary Urges Every State to Make Proper Use of Bharat Net Infrastructure

The government on Wednesday urged states to use the rural broadband infrastructure being put in place through Bharat Net project and said it would create opportunities for monetisation and ensure that the benefits of the network reach the masses. Addressing the Rural Telecom Summit organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan emphasised that a strong connectivity infrastructure will be crucial to ensure the success of all... Read More

October 29th, 2018 5:56 PM 4 COMMENTS

GTPL Hathway to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Connectivity Across Gram Panchayats in Gujarat

GTPL Hathway and Polycab Wires Private Limited today announced that it bagged a major deal from the Gujarat Government to deploy high-speed broadband connectivity across the gram panchayats. This is part of BharatNet Phase-II project where the government promised to provide high-speed broadband services across all the gram panchayats in the country. The Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL) has awarded this project worth Rs 1,245.77 crore to GTPL Hathway... Read More

October 23rd, 2018 9:52 AM 5 COMMENTS

Government Frees a Set of Spectrum in 5 Ghz Band for Providing Wi-Fi and Partially 5G Services

The government has freed a set of spectrum in the 5 Ghz band from licensing for providing Wi-Fi and partially 5G services by telecom companies. No permits would be required for the spectrum in the range of 5150-5250 megahertz band, 5250-5350 Mhz and 5725-5875 Mhz, according to an official notification. "No licence shall be required under indoor and outdoor environment to establish, maintain, work, possess or deal in any wireless... Read More

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