Day: July 1, 2025
Mukesh Ambani Calls Jio His Biggest Risk, Says It Could Be Reliance’s Greatest Philanthropy
Key Takeaways: Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has described his bold investment in Jio as the biggest risk of his career—one that could double as the group’s greatest act of philanthropy if it failed to deliver expected returns. In a candid interview with McKinsey & Company, Ambani revealed that during the early […]
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Google Cloud Eyes Telco Growth as Operators Warm Up to Public Cloud for Networks
Despite being the smallest of the three major U.S. public cloud providers, Google Cloud is gearing up to expand its footprint in the telecom sector, traditionally dominated by AWS and Microsoft. While AWS boasts partnerships with Boost Mobile and Telefónica Germany, and Microsoft backs giants like AT&T and Etisalat, Google has largely remained under the […]
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Ericsson Mobility Report 2025- 5G Users 2030 will Hit 2.9 Billion Worldwide
The latest Ericsson Mobility Report (EMR) reveals that Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), driven by 5G, is becoming a major monetisation strategy for communication service providers (CSPs) globally. With 5G subscriptions expected to hit 2.9 billion worldwide by the end of 2025, CSPs are increasingly turning to speed-based pricing models to compete with fibre and cable […]
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India Can’t Afford Telecom Duopoly, Says Minister Scindia Amid Vodafone Idea Relief Talks
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has emphasized that India cannot afford a duopoly in the telecom sector, reinforcing the government’s commitment to maintaining healthy competition. Speaking at the World Wi-Fi Day Summit, organized by the Broadband India Forum, Scindia noted that a two-player market would be detrimental to India’s digital growth ambitions. His remarks come […]
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New AAE 2 Subsea Cable Announced Linking Asia, Africa & Europe
A new submarine cable project—the **Asia Africa Europe-2 (AAE-2)**—has been announced by a consortium including PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI, aiming to enhance global connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The AAE-2 cable system will stretch from Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, incorporating high-capacity terrestrial crossings through strategic regions such as Thailand, […]
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T-Mobile to Launch Satellite-Based Data Service via Starlink in October
T-Mobile is set to roll out a satellite-based data service on its T-Satellite network—powered by SpaceX’s Starlink—starting October 1, expanding its effort to eliminate mobile dead zones across the U.S. The service follows the commercial launch of T-Satellite on July 23, which will initially support SMS, MMS, picture messaging, and short audio clips. According to […]
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BSNL to Expand 4G Network with Free 5G Access & Competitive Tariffs
State-run BSNL plans to ramp up its 4G rollout with 1 lakh additional towers, following a successful first phase. Once the network stabilizes, the Cabinet will be approached for approval. Minister of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani emphasized that this move will enable cost-effective tariffs and potentially free 5G wireless access to attract customers. Pemmasani highlighted […]
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WiFi 7 Leaders Right now in 2025
As the next generation of wireless connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) promises lightning-fast speeds, ultra-low latency, and better support for bandwidth-hungry applications like AR/VR, 8K video, and cloud gaming. Though the standard is still being finalized (expected by 2025), major tech giants have already jumped into the race to dominate early adoption. The Frontrunners 1. […]
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AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Idea Deal Done for Satellite Broadband
In a strategic move to bridge India’s digital divide, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based satellite cellular broadband provider, to deliver direct-to-device satellite connectivity across underserved and remote regions of India. The collaboration aligns with the Digital India initiative’s goal of universal mobile access. “Collaboration to bring Direct-to-Device satellite […]
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Vodafone Idea Rs 1049 Recharge Details
In a bid to strengthen its prepaid portfolio and retain long-term users, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has introduced a new ₹1,049 prepaid plan offering extended validity and essential telecom benefits. Aimed at users seeking voice-centric services with minimal data needs, the plan comes with 180 days of validity. Key Benefits of the ₹1,049 Plan: Once the […]
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