Day: July 25, 2024
BSNL Was Hit by Data Breach on 20 May, Confirms Government
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) reported a possible intrusion and data breach at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on May 20, 2024, according to Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. In a written response to a query by Congress MP Amar Singh in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Pemmasani noted that while […]
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Budget 2024: BSNL Budget Allocation the Most with Rs 82,916 Crore
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a budget allocation of ₹1.28 lakh crore for telecom projects and public sector firms under the Telecom Ministry, with a significant portion earmarked for state-owned BSNL, according to the Budget 2024-25 document. Out of the total proposed allocation, over ₹1 lakh crore is designated for BSNL and MTNL-related […]
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Budget 2024: Cost of 4G and 5G Network Rollouts Set to Rise with Customs Duty Increase
The upcoming rollouts of 4G and 5G networks are expected to become more expensive, following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to increase the basic customs duty (BCD) on printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) from 10% to 15% in the Budget 2024-25. PCBAs are a crucial component in various telecom equipment, including mobile base stations, and […]
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VIAVI Unveils Advanced Sensing Solutions for Fiber Optic Cables and Critical Infrastructure
Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) has announced the launch of NITRO® Fiber Sensing, an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution designed for critical infrastructure, including oil, gas, and water pipelines, electrical power transmission, border/perimeter security, and data center interconnects. Operators often face significant challenges in protecting and optimizing their critical infrastructure. Damage to these assets […]
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BSNL Reaches 1000 4G Sites Milestone Under Saturation Project
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reached a significant milestone by achieving 1000 4G sites under its saturation project, aiming to bring high-speed internet connectivity to rural and uncovered villages. This initiative, driven by a homegrown 4G technology stack, involves key contributions from the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) for the network core, Tejas […]
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Net Neutrality on Hold, Court Postpones Effective Date
Net neutrality regulations were set to take effect on July 22, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit announced on Friday that it needs more time to decide whether to allow the rules to go into effect or to stay them until a lawsuit filed by multiple broadband trade groups is resolved. […]
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CloudExtel to Boost Fiber Infrastructure and Small Cell
On the back of India’s booming digital economy, CloudExtel, a digital infrastructure provider, is targeting approximately 50% growth as it plans to invest heavily in boosting its fiber and small cells network. CloudExtel offers various digital infrastructure services, including small cell hosting, FTTH, intra-city fiber, and virtualized networks to Communications Service Providers (CSPs), Internet Service […]
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