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Tripura Flood News: DoT and TSPs Does Joint Efforts to Restore Network
Tripura experienced severe disruptions due to unprecedented heavy rainfall and flooding between August 19 and August 23, leading to significant damage to telecom infrastructure and widespread service outages. In response, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), along with telecom service providers (TSPs) such as BSNL, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), has successfully restored over […]
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Rs 3599 Prepaid Plan Free with Jio AirFiber
Reliance Jio is offering its Rs 3,599 prepaid plan for free with the AirFiber connection. AirFiber, Jio’s 5G Fixed-Wireless Access (FWA) service, serves as an alternative to traditional fiber connections. Currently, users who get an AirFiber connection can potentially receive the Rs 3,599 annual prepaid plan at no extra cost. AirFiber can be booked for […]
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AT&T’s India Development Center to Expand by 2,500-3,000 Employees in the Next 2 Years
AT&T’s India Development Center (IDC) is expanding rapidly, planning to add 2,500-3,000 employees over the next two years. Currently, the IDC has around 2,000 employees spread across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Though AT&T has been in India for 40 years, the IDC was established just last year to build a technology powerhouse supporting AT&T Technology […]
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What is OSS/BSS in Telecom?
OSS (Operations Support Systems) and BSS (Business Support Systems) are key components of telecom infrastructure used to manage and support telecommunications networks and services. What is OSS in Telecom? Purpose of OSS in Telecom OSS is responsible for the operational management of telecom networks. It helps telecom operators monitor, control, analyze, and manage the technical […]
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India to Lead in Telecom Category by 2030, Says GSMA
India has emerged as the third-largest 5G user base globally and is on course to become a leading telecom superpower by the end of this decade, according to a senior executive of the London-based GSM Association (GSMA). “India already ranks third in global 5G usage and is well-positioned to become one of the top telecom […]
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Optiemus Partners with Tejas Networks for Telecom Equipment Manufacturing
Optiemus Electronics announced its entry into telecom equipment manufacturing, partnering with Tata Group’s Tejas Networks. This move comes as the government intensifies its focus on indigenous design and manufacturing of telecom equipment. Optiemus will collaborate with Tejas Networks to produce a range of telecom products, including 4G baseband units, remote radio heads, ONT/ONU, broadband switches, […]
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TRAI Releases Telecom Subscription Data for June 30, 2024
As of June 2024, the total number of telephone subscribers in India reached 1,205.64 million, with 1,170.53 million wireless subscribers and 35.11 million wireline subscribers. This resulted in an overall teledensity of 85.95%, with urban teledensity at 133.46% and rural teledensity at 59.65%. The number of broadband subscribers increased from 935.13 million in May 2024 […]
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Cheapest 5G Plans of Jio and Airtel
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, two of India’s top telecom operators, recently announced that their 5G services will only be available with plans offering 2GB of daily data or more, making 5G plans more expensive. Jio has now introduced a new prepaid plan with 2GB of daily data, and it’s essential to be aware of […]
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DoT Trying to Sort Connectivity of 5G Near Airports
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is currently conducting tests in collaboration with the Departments of Space and Technology to ensure that 5G connections do not interfere with aircraft systems. The DoT aims to enhance 5G connectivity at approximately 124 airports across the country. If successful, by the end of September, both residents near airports and […]
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BSNL 4G Launch in India Expected till October 2024
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is gearing up to launch its 4G services nationwide soon, having completed trials across all circles. According to a senior official, BSNL could introduce its long-awaited 4G services to customers as early as October 2024, following satisfactory trial results. To date, the telecom company has established approximately 25,000 4G […]
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