Day: May 29, 2025
DoT Urges ISPs to Leverage BharatNet Infrastructure for Rural Digital Expansion
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has urged internet service providers (ISPs) to actively utilise the BharatNet infrastructure to bridge the digital divide across India’s rural landscape. This call to action comes as the government accelerates the Amended BharatNet Programme, backed by an investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore. BharatNet: A Renewed Push Speaking at an industry […]
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India to Play Key Role in Shaping Global 6G Standards: Scindia
India is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the global 6G landscape, emerging as one of the top six countries in terms of patent filings for next-generation telecom technology, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at the theme launch of India Mobile Congress 2025, scheduled for October, Scindia emphasized India’s growing influence in […]
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Starlink Set to Launch in India Within 12 Months, Offering High-Speed Satellite Internet
Starlink, the satellite-based internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is gearing up to launch operations in India within the next 9 to 12 months, according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The initial rollout will deliver 600 to 700 Gbps (gigabits per second) of bandwidth, capable of supporting between 30,000 to 50,000 users in select […]
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