Day: April 10, 2025
IPL News: Vodafone Idea Gives 5G Services in 11 Stadiums
After a successful 5G launch in Mumbai, leading telecom operator Vi has now rolled out its 5G services across major cricket stadiums in 11 cities—just in time for the ongoing India T20 League (March to May). Fans attending matches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam can now enjoy […]
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Apple’s Satellite Partner Globalstar Gears Up to Launch Services in India
After Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper, Globalstar—Apple’s satellite communications (satcom) partner—is preparing to roll out its services in India. The Louisiana-based company has reportedly submitted an application to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the Centre’s nodal agency for space-related authorizations. Globalstar currently powers Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite […]
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Government Stake in Vi Confirmed
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has issued 36.95 billion equity shares to the Government of India, represented by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), following approval under Section 62(4) of the Companies Act, 2013. The allotment, cleared by the company’s Capital Raising Committee on April 8, 2025, is valued at ₹36,950 crore, with […]
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NBCC and RailTel Join Forces to Develop Data Centres in India and Abroad
State-owned NBCC (India) Limited and RailTel Corporation of India Limited have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop data centre projects across India and overseas over the next five years. The partnership will cover the entire lifecycle of data centre development—from concept to commissioning. Defined Roles and Expertise Under the MoU, […]
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DoT Defers Mandatory Broadband Equipment Testing Amid US Trade Talks
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has postponed the implementation of its mandatory broadband equipment testing and certification rule. This regulation requires that all broadband gear imported into India—such as Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs)—must be tested and certified for safety and security before being sold in the Indian market. The decision […]
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