Year: 2024
3385 5G BTS Deployed in September 2024
5G has expanded rapidly in India, but recently, the pace of 5G base transceiver station (BTS) deployments has slowed. In September 2024, India added 3,385 new 5G BTS sites, increasing the total count from 4,53,794 to 4,57,179. This is a more significant jump compared to the 1,500 new sites added in August. So why have […]
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Best Reliance Jio Family Plans and for Individuals in October 2024
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, offers a range of JioPlus postpaid plans, including individual and family options, introduced in March 2023. Here’s an overview of the postpaid offerings as of now, based on Jio’s website and app, ranging from the lowest to the highest price point. Jio Rs 349 Postpaid – Individual Plan This […]
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Google to Spend $1 Billion to Build Data Center in Thailand
Google has allocated THB36 billion ($1 billion) to establish its first data center in Thailand, as part of its broader initiative to promote responsible AI adoption and digital skill development, announced in 2023. In a blog post, Jackie Wang, Country Director at Google Thailand, revealed that the facility will be located in Chonburi province. The […]
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Know BSNL Bharat Air Fiber Plans
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been providing AirFiber services for several years, long before Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel introduced their 5G Fixed-Wireless Access (FWA) offerings. BSNL’s AirFiber is available across the country, targeting areas where fiber deployment is challenging. Currently, BSNL offers three AirFiber plans, each designed to deliver high-speed broadband with substantial […]
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5G O-RAN Testing Lab Inaugurates at C-DOT Bengaluru
Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, visited the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) campus in Bengaluru, where he inaugurated the 5G O-RAN testing lab and the “Tejas Centre of Excellence for Wireless Communications.” He also launched C-DOT’s indigenously designed 32T32R Massive MIMO radio, capable of delivering 1+ Gbps download speeds using the 5G […]
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Adani Group Fast-Tracks $4 Billion Investment in Data Centers: Report
The Adani Group is reportedly fast-tracking its $4 billion investment plan to expand its data center business, driven by growing demand from tech giants, particularly due to the increased power needs of AI-driven services. According to a report unnamed sources, this move will also strengthen Adani’s power sector by leveraging the high energy consumption associated […]
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Vodafone Idea Aims to Boost 4G Subscriber Base through Gaming and Entertainment: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is intensifying its efforts to grow gaming and entertainment as key service categories to boost data consumption and attract new customers, according to Chief Marketing Officer Avneesh Khosla. As Vi continues to expand its 4G network, these digital services are seen as a strategic opportunity for monetization through partnerships, Khosla noted in […]
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Overview of Reliance Jio Prepaid Plans with 56-Day Validity
Reliance Jio offers a variety of prepaid recharge plans catering to its 470 million+ wireless users (as per TRAI data). While some customers prefer 28-day or annual plans, others opt for the 56-day validity plans. For such users, Jio provides a few options with varying price points and benefits. Jio Rs 629 Prepaid Plan The […]
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New Telecom Rules from 1st October 2024
All smartphone users rely on SIM cards for calling and internet access, with four major telecom operators in India: Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL. However, many have faced poor service quality and a flood of spam messages containing unsolicited links to fake websites. While telecom technology has advanced from 2G to 5G, users often remain […]
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Undersea Cable Landing Station in West Bengal to be Operational by 2026
An undersea cable landing station is set to become operational in Digha, Purba Medinipur district, by the first quarter of 2026, according to Amit Mitra, principal chief advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave 2024 organized by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Mitra noted that the project, spearheaded […]
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