Day: November 14, 2024
BSNL and Viasat Launch India’s First Satellite-to-Device Service
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched India’s first satellite-to-device service, partnering with U.S.-based satellite communications company Viasat. The collaboration successfully showcased two-way satellite messaging services at India Mobile Congress 2024 in October. BSNL’s Satellite-to-Device Service Debut The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced, “BSNL launches India’s 1st Satellite-to-Device service! Seamless connectivity now reaches India’s […]
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E& UAE and Ericsson Partner to Explore 6G Technology and Future Networks
E& UAE has partnered with Ericsson through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibilities of 6G technology, including potential use cases and future network advancements. The MoU initiates an early phase of collaboration, focusing on defining the next generation of mobile network evolution through a series of technical discussions and engagements. Khalid […]
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MTNL Defaults on Rs 1,094 Crore Loan to Bank of India
Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd. (MTNL) added slippages of Rs 1,094 crore to Bank of India’s results for the July-September quarter, leading the lender to make provisions of Rs 200 crore. Total slippages for the quarter reached Rs 2,546 crore, up from Rs 1,930 crore in the previous quarter. Besides MTNL, slippages included Rs 702 crore […]
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TRAI to Finalize Satellite Spectrum Guidelines by December 15: Report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to finalize its recommendations on satellite communication spectrum allocation by December 15. Following TRAI’s recommendations, the government will review and decide on the allocation approach, potentially paving the way for satellite-based broadband services across India. TRAI’s Satellite Spectrum Recommendations According to reports, TRAI aims to submit […]
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