Author: Bharatnet
Spectrum Auction 2024 Concludes- Here is What Happened
The expiring spectrum in 2024 and the unsold spectrum from the 2022 Spectrum Auction were put up for auction this year to meet the spectrum requirements of Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and ensure continuity and growth of services. All available spectrum in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, […]
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Spectrum Auction 2024 News: Bharti Airtel Acquires 97 MHz Spectrum
Bharti Airtel has announced the acquisition of spectrum in key circles during the Spectrum Auction 2024, which concluded on Wednesday. Airtel secured 97 MHz of spectrum in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz frequency bands for a total of Rs 6,857 crore for a period of 20 years. Additionally, Bharti Hexacom acquired 15 […]
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Spectrum Auction 2024 News: Reliance Jio Acquired 1800 MHz Spectrum
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, emerged as the least spender in the 2024 spectrum auction. The company acquired spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in two circles: Bihar and West Bengal, a band primarily used by the telco for 4G services. Following this acquisition, Jio’s total spectrum footprint has expanded to 26,801 MHz (uplink […]
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Spectrum Auction 2024 News: Vodafone Idea Acquires 50 MHz Spectrum
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the acquisition of 50 MHz of spectrum across low-band (900 MHz) and mid-band (1800 MHz and 2500 MHz) frequencies in 11 circles, amounting to Rs 3,510 crore in the latest spectrum auction. The government auctioned a total of 10,522.35 MHz across eight bands, valued at Rs 96,238.45 crore at reserve […]
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New Jio AirFiber Data Sachet Details Here
Reliance Jio’s AirFiber, or 5G FWA (fixed-wireless access) service, is now available to customers in nearly 7,000 towns and cities across India. While the service offers substantial data with a Fair Usage Policy (FUP) limit of 1TB, some users may find this insufficient. To address this, Jio is introducing data sachets to extend data limits. […]
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BSNL Hit by Data Breach
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecommunications provider, has experienced a significant data breach. According to a Threat Intelligence Report by Athenian Tech, the cyberattack was orchestrated by a threat actor known as “kiberphantom.” The hacker compromised a substantial amount of sensitive data, putting millions of users at risk. The breach involves critical data, […]
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Telecom Spectrum Auction 2024, Day 1
On the first day of the spectrum auction, which featured five rounds of bidding, telecom service providers placed bids totaling approximately Rs 11,000 crore. The government has put over 10,500 MHz of spectrum, including airwaves for 5G services valued at Rs 96,238 crore, up for auction. According to the Day 1 spectrum auction report from […]
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BSNL Land Monetization: BSNL Kerala Circle to Auction Surplus Land Parcels
The Kerala Circle of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has identified 24 ‘surplus land parcels,’ with two vacant parcels set to be sold in the first phase through e-tender and e-auction. These parcels are located at the Choondy Telephone Exchange in Aluva and Kottarakkara, as announced by V. Surendran, Principal General Manager of the BSNL […]
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Successful 5G Communications Test at High Altitude by Japanese Researchers
On May 28, Japanese researchers announced a successful test of 5G communications equipment in the 38 gigahertz band from an altitude of 4 kilometers. This experiment was focused on developing an aerial relay backhaul using millimeter-wave band links between ground stations and a simulated High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), a radio station aboard an uncrewed aircraft […]
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Networking Event of Sangam-Digital Twin Initiative Held by DoT
The Sangam Networking Event in Delhi has unveiled comprehensive blueprints for Digital Twin-enabled solutions, designed to address challenges and leverage diverse data sources. These blueprints will guide the design and architecture of solutions, define roles for various stakeholders, identify potential customers, outline funding structures, establish governance mechanisms, and create roadmaps for implementation. Hosted by IIT […]
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