Author: Bharatnet
RailTel secures several contracts totaling ₹6.08 billion
Summary: RailTel Corporation of India has secured contracts worth about ₹6.08 billion from Rail Vikas Nigam Limited for two integrated tunnel communication system projects. The orders cover SITC work across multiple tunnels and stations under two packages, including systems such as VHF communication, CCTV, public address, and emergency call points. Both projects are domestic and […]
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DoT and the SEBI have entered into a MoU aimed at tackling financial frauds associated with telecom services
Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in combating telecom-linked financial frauds and investment scams. The agreement focuses on structured data sharing and intelligence exchange, including tools like the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator and Mobile Number Revocation List, to enable […]
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Amazon Web Services is planning to invest $430 million to establish a data centre in Navi Mumbai
Summary: Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest $429.8 million in a data centre project near Taloja in Navi Mumbai and has applied for environmental clearance for the 49-acre site. The development will include six buildings—four seven-storey data centres and two support structures for power and water—offering a combined capacity of 473 MW. The land, […]
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Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio introduce a mobile banking application designed for users of feature phones
Summary: Bank of Baroda and Reliance Jio have partnered to launch “bob World Lite,” a mobile banking app designed for feature phone users, particularly on the JioPhone Prima 4G. The app enables digital payments and basic banking services such as UPI transactions, bill payments, and recharges, and is accessible to both BoB and non-BoB customers […]
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Reliance Jio discreetly introduces the JioXplor platform, marking a significant step into location intelligence and mapping services
Summary: Reliance Jio is quietly building a new platform called JioXplor, aimed at mapping services and location intelligence, as part of its broader push beyond telecom into a more comprehensive digital ecosystem. The platform is expected to integrate features like mapping, tracking, geocoding, and route optimisation into a single system, reducing reliance on third-party services. […]
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering the introduction of Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is assessing the use of mobile satellite service spectrum for Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, which is already operational in several countries, with companies like Starlink expanding globally. The move could significantly improve network access in India’s rural and remote areas, where traditional infrastructure is difficult to deploy. TRAI […]
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Vi rolls out 5G services in Chennai
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its presence across all metro cities and expanding its reach in India’s data market. The company plans to extend 5G to multiple cities, including Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Pondicherry by May 2026 as part of its broader strategy to cover 133 […]
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TRAI Suggests Compulsory Affordable Plans Offering Only Voice Calls and SMS Services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed new rules to improve affordability and consumer choice by requiring telecom operators to offer lower-cost plans limited to voice calls and SMS. Noting the limited availability and relatively high pricing of existing voice-only options, the regulator has suggested that such plans be introduced for every […]
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Indian Railways sanctions a ₹3.98 billion optical fiber cable project to enhance its communication infrastructure
Summary: Indian Railways has approved a Rs 3.98 billion project to enhance communication infrastructure on the Western Railway by installing a 4×48 optical fibre cable backbone across the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. Part of the larger “Provision of Kavach with LTE communication backbone” programme, the project will cover 1,929 route kilometres and is expected to […]
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Mobile Services Revenue in APAC Expected to Hit $347 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Expansion of 5G
Summary: Mobile service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow steadily to $347.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising mobile subscribers and rapid 5G expansion. Data services will remain the main revenue source, supported by increased adoption of high-value 5G plans across both developed and emerging markets. Government-backed 5G initiatives are further accelerating […]
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