Author: Bharatnet
BSNL Introduces Amarnath Yatra SIM Card
The Amarnath Yatra 2024 began on June 29 and will continue until August 19, offering pilgrims the chance to visit Baba Barfani of Shri Amarnath Ji. To enhance connectivity for the pilgrims, BSNL, the state-run telecom company, has introduced a special SIM card designed specifically for the Amarnath Yatra. This travel SIM card enables users […]
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Indian Army Introduces First Indigenous 4G Base Station by Signaltron
The Indian Army has inducted its first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron via the government e-marketplace portal. Signaltron’s founder, Himamshu Khasnis, informed that the chip used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations was developed by Signalchip. Founded in 2010, Signalchip is a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to developing chips […]
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About India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024
The India Mobile Congress is not just another tech event—it is a convergence of dreams, technologies, and aspirations shaping tomorrow’s digital landscape. The eighth edition of the India Mobile Congress is scheduled to take place from October 15-18, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, alongside WTSA’24, the governing conference of the ITU Standardization Sector (ITU-T). […]
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BSNL to Take Over MTNL Operations, No Merger Planned: Report
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has been managing the mobile network operations of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Mumbai and Delhi. Currently, the Indian government is restructuring Rs 30,000 crore of MTNL’s debt. Once this restructuring is complete, BSNL will assume full control of MTNL’s operations. While an official decision to shut down MTNL […]
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BSNL Launches Limited-Time Offer on Fibre Basic Plan
In a bid to attract more customers to its high-speed internet services, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a limited-time offer on its Fibre Basic Plan. Under this new promotion, subscribers can now avail of the plan at just Rs 399 per month, down from its usual price of Rs 499. Additionally, BSNL is […]
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Germany to Phase Out Huawei and ZTE Components from 5G Networks
Germany announced on Thursday that it will phase out the use of components from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE in its 5G networks over the coming years due to national security concerns. The interior ministry stated that parts from these firms will no longer be used in “core” 5G mobile networks by the end […]
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COAI Urges Government to Abolish USOF Payments and Implement Further Reforms Ahead of Budget
The telecom industry body, COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India), has recommended that the government abolish the 5% USOF (Universal Service Obligation Fund) contribution rule for telcos. Alternatively, COAI suggested that the government should reduce the USOF contribution to zero until the existing corpus of Rs 80,000 crore is fully utilized. Currently, telcos pay 5% […]
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Indus Towers Expanding Rural Infrastructure to Bridge Digital Divide
Indus Towers, a leading telecom tower infrastructure company in India, is increasing its investments in the rural areas of the country. This effort aims to bridge the digital divide that the Indian government is keen to address promptly. According to a recent release, Indus reported that over 60% of its towers were installed in rural […]
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4G Service in Thiruvallur Begins, BSNL 4G Launch in Chennai Next
BSNL has launched its 4G services in the Thiruvallur district and confirmed that Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu districts will soon receive the service. The nationwide rollout of BSNL’s 4G service, which has been long overdue, is expected to achieve full coverage by next month. In Tamil Nadu, under the phase IX.2 project, BSNL is installing […]
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Airtel Xstream Offering Free Installation & WiFi Router
Bharti Airtel is providing a free Wi-Fi router and installation with its broadband connections. As the second-largest internet service provider (ISP) in India, Airtel delivers services across various regions, including tier-two and tier-three towns. Their FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) service, branded as Airtel Xstream Fiber, offers an affordable and high-quality broadband experience. This makes Airtel a compelling […]
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