Author: Bharatnet
Polycab Secures ₹6,447 Crore BharatNet Contract from BSNL for Karnataka, Goa & Puducherry
Polycab India has signed a major contract worth ₹6,447.54 crore with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to serve as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for the BharatNet initiative across the Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry telecom circles. This agreement falls under Package 4 of the amended BharatNet programme and includes end-to-end responsibilities for design, supply, construction, […]
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BSNL1799 Plan Details- International Roaming Pack
BSNL has launched a new ₹1799 International Roaming Pack, offering 1GB of data, 10 minutes of talktime, and 5 SMS, valid for 7 days across 18 countries. This pack is part of BSNL’s strategy to enhance its international roaming services, which are now available in 476 networks across 195 countries, as per recent updates from […]
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Starlink India Launch- Space X President Meets Scindia After License Approval
Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, met with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday, just days after Starlink secured a long-awaited licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to provide satellite internet services in India. Minister Scindia described the meeting as “productive” with discussions focused on expanding collaboration in satellite communications to […]
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Vodafone Idea Revival Plan- Government May Consider to Explore Some Relief
After firmly rejecting any further debt-to-equity conversion of Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, the Indian government is now considering alternative forms of support to keep the financially distressed telecom operator afloat — aiming to prevent a duopoly in the telecom sector. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently reaffirmed the government’s stance, stating there is […]
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Ericsson Partners with Google Cloud to Deliver On-Demand 5G Core via SaaS Model
Ericsson has integrated its virtualized 5G core with Google Cloud’s public infrastructure, enabling communications service providers (CSPs) to deploy mobile core networks globally on a pay-as-you-go basis. This partnership leverages Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) to run Ericsson’s cloud-native control and user plane functions, designed to support ultra-low latency, high-availability requirements in telecom networks. “We’re not […]
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BSNL International Roaming Plan of Rs 5399
The ₹5399 BSNL Global Roaming Plan comes at a time when international travel from India is surging, with over 30 million outbound trips reported in 2024 by the Ministry of Tourism, highlighting a growing demand for affordable connectivity solutions. BSNL ₹5399 Global Roaming Plan with 30-Day Validity, 3GB Data Pack, 30 Minutes Call and 15 […]
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Next Step in AI Application in Telecommunication- India Showcases Leadership in AI Integration
In a major step toward shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in telecommunications, the third meeting of the ITU-T Focus Group on AI-Native for Telecommunication Networks (FG-AINN) was inaugurated today in New Delhi. The three-day event is organized by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under […]
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Telecom Leaders Push for Smooth 6G Rollout, Emphasize Learning from 5G
Some of the world’s leading telecom operators are calling for globally harmonized 6G standards, as discussions around the next generation of mobile technology gain momentum. The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance this week released a report urging the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to ensure a seamless and evolutionary transition to 6G, ahead of […]
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Centre Committed to Ladakh’s Growth, BharatNet Expansion to Boost Digital Connectivity: FM Sitharaman
Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to the holistic development of Ladakh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced that the upcoming BharatNet expansion and installation of additional mobile towers will ensure digital connectivity across every panchayat in the Union Territory. She expressed satisfaction with the implementation of various government-sponsored schemes in Ladakh and emphasized that, […]
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India Plans Satellite Constellation to Counter Foreign Surveillance; Private Sector to Play Key Role
In a strategic push to strengthen national security, the Indian Ministry of Defence is finalizing a multi-year contract to deploy a constellation of satellites aimed at monitoring foreign spacecraft that could be surveilling India, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Valued at ₹150 crore annually, the project is expected to be executed by […]
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