February 3rd, 2024 6:56 PM 2 COMMENTS

4G Connectivity for Villages: Over 41,000 Mobile Towers Sanctioned, Says Govt

A total of 41,160 mobile towers have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 41,331 Crore to provide 4G connectivity to about 55,000 villages, the Ministry of Communications told the Rajya Sabha in response to a question on Friday. Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan informed the Upper House in a written reply regarding the telecommunication network in Indian villages. Also Read: Government Initiatives for Internet Connectivity in... Read More

January 29th, 2024 10:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Argentina Boosts Agtech Sector With Network Deployment in Pergamino and Rojas

Telecom Argentina has announced plans to expand infrastructure and digital services in the Pergamino and Rojas districts of Buenos Aires Province, aiming to propel the Agtech ecosystem through the deployment of new sites. With a targeted coverage plan spanning over 500,000 hectares, Telecom Argentina aims to significantly enhance connectivity in one of the nation's most productive agricultural regions within the next 12 months. Also Read: Telecom Argentina Deploys 5G SA... Read More

January 24th, 2024 8:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

EE Completes First Phase of 4G Coverage Targets Under SRN Initiative Ahead of Schedule

BT Group subsidiary EE has completed its 4G coverage upgrades under the first phase of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) six months ahead of schedule, benefiting people living, working, and visiting rural communities across the UK with enhanced mobile connectivity. The SRN is a GBP 1 billion partnership between the UK's four mobile network operators and the UK government to extend 4G mobile connectivity to rural areas. Also Read: EE... Read More

January 16th, 2024 3:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel 5G Plus Enables High-Speed Connectivity in Lakshadweep for Tourists

Airtel 5G Plus services are now available to customers in Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands known for their exotic, sun-kissed beaches, and lush green landscape. While basic mobile connectivity was already available on some islands, Bharti Airtel was the first to connect Lakshadweep to 5G. Tourists visiting Agatti and Kavaratti can now enjoy high-speed Airtel 5G Plus for seamless connectivity on the go using their 5G smartphones or devices.... Read More

January 16th, 2024 10:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Crnogorski Telekom Announces Official Closure of 3G Network

Montenegrin operator Crnogorski Telekom (CT) has officially announced that the gradual shutdown of its 3G network will be fully completed in the next few weeks. As reported by TelecomTalk, the company unveiled its plan to phase out 3G in October 2023, paving the way for more advanced technologies such as 4G and 5G. At that time, CT emphasised that these networks significantly accelerated data transmission speeds and unlocked the development... Read More

January 15th, 2024 9:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Togocom Secures EUR 55 Million Loan From IFC to Boost Mobile Connectivity in Togo

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a partnership with Togolese mobile operator Togocom, a subsidiary of AXIAN Telecom. Under this partnership, IFC will provide a EUR 55 million loan to Togocom to scale up access to quality mobile connectivity for millions of subscribers, individuals, and businesses in Togo, thereby supporting the country's digital transformation. Also Read: Iliad Secures EUR 300 Million EIB Loan for 5G Rollout in France Modernisation... Read More

January 12th, 2024 7:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

Parallel Wireless Deploys Over 1,500 Open RAN sites in Africa

US-based Open RAN solution provider Parallel Wireless has announced reaching a milestone of deploying 1,500 sites in Africa. In an update this week regarding its rollout progress, the company said it partnered with regional telecommunications providers and governments in countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, Guinea Conakry, Ghana, South Sudan, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Malawi to deploy hybrid networks tailored to the needs of specific regions within their borders.... Read More

January 9th, 2024 9:27 AM 4 COMMENTS

BSNL to Launch 5G Services Starting 2025: Report

State-owned operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) lost 636,830 subscribers in October 2023, bringing its total wireless subscriber base to 92,869,283 (92.86 Million), as reported by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Despite this setback, the company's Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), PK Purwar, revealed that BSNL is targetting a 20 percent market share in the mobile subscriber segment by the end of the year, according to a report by... Read More

January 8th, 2024 10:36 AM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Expands Network Reach Across US Under Network Transformation Program

American wireless network operator Verizon has activated numerous new mobile sites across regions to enhance the coverage and capacity of its network. Verizon has been improving and expanding its 4G as well as high-speed 5G Ultra Wide-band capacity and coverage for residents and visitors in various areas. According to Verizon, this work is part of its massive multi-year network transformation, which has not only brought 5G service to over 230... Read More

January 6th, 2024 8:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

TIM Brasil Doubles Rural Internet Coverage Target for 2024

TIM Brasil announced that it concluded 2023 with rural internet coverage extending to 16 million hectares, an increase of 2 million compared to the previous year. The telco has now revised its expectations for 2024, projecting a growth of 4 million hectares and aiming to achieve a total of 20 million hectares connected. Also Read: TIM Activates 5G Network in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil’s Aerospace Capital TIM Brasil emphasises... Read More

January 6th, 2024 3:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rostelecom Expands 4G LTE Networks, Bridging the Digital Divide Across Russia

Russian national operator Rostelecom announced deploying LTE base stations across multiple regions in December 2023 to address digital inequality. Wireless connectivity and fiber infrastructure were extended as part of the UCN 2.0 program, aiming to provide voice communication and mobile internet to previously uncovered areas. New base stations were operationalised for the first time, enhancing connectivity for residents across these regions. Also Read: MTS Completes Mobile Network Modernisation in Moscow... Read More

January 5th, 2024 10:49 AM 1 COMMENTS

BSNL Set to Roll Out 4G Services in UP East Circle by February: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is gearing up to launch 4G services in its UP East circle starting February. Rajesh Kumar Soni, the General Manager of BSNL, UP East, announced that the final stages of work for the rollout are in progress, according to a TOI report. Existing customers will benefit from a complimentary upgrade of their 2G and 3G SIMs to 4G. As reported earlier by TelecomTalk, BSNL has... Read More

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