Author: Bharatnet
Red Hat and Globe Telecom Teams Up to Elevate IT Infra
Philippines telecom operator Globe has announced a partnership with Red Hat to modernize its IT infrastructure. By leveraging Red Hat Open Innovation Labs, Globe aims to boost its agility, scalability, and operational efficiency, ultimately enhancing its customer experience, according to a joint statement. Integration of Red Hat OpenShift During the Open Innovation Labs residency, Globe’s […]
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New Rs 198 Prepaid Plan Launched by Jio
Reliance Jio has introduced a new prepaid plan priced at Rs 198. This plan includes active service validity, albeit for a short period, but offers a substantial amount of data. It’s ideal for users with high short-term data needs. This move is expected to boost Jio’s average revenue per user (ARPU). Introducing a plan under […]
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Telcos Urge TRAI to Regulate WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram Under Licensing Framework
In their latest submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), telecom companies have collectively called for over-the-top (OTT) apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram to be brought under the licensing regime of the new Telecommunications Act. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and the industry body COAI have all expressed in their comments […]
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Prysmian wins lawsuit against Sterlite Technologies: Sterlite to pay 810Cr in damages for violating trade secrets norms
Aug 19, 2024 An American court has ordered Sterlite Technologies’ overseas arm to pay USD 96.5 million, about Rs 810 crore, in damages to US-based Prysmian for violating trade secrets norms, according to a regulatory filing and plaintiff’s statement. Additionally, the court has awarded USD 200,000 penalty on Stephen Szymanski, Sterlite Technologies Inc (STI) Executive […]
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Checkout Tata Play Fiber Offers for New Subscribers
Tata Play Fiber, the FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) division of Tata Play, has launched a limited-time promotion called the ‘Everybody Wins’ offer. Running from August 14 to August 23, 2024, this offer guarantees new subscribers a gift, which could include an iPhone 15 (128GB) or other items like an American Tourister Backpack, a pair of movie tickets, […]
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New SIM Card Rules: 100 SIM Cards Limit for Private Companies
Private companies are now limited to acquiring only 100 SIM cards at a time under new restrictions introduced by the Telecom Department. This change, aimed at curbing online scams, allows only issuance of 100 SIM cards at the most for company use as requested by the Managing Director (MD) or a designated representative. Under the […]
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Airtel Becomes First One to Bring Mobile Network to Phobrang
Airtel has extended its mobile network services to Phobrang, a remote village near the Indo-China border in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of 15,000 feet and close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, Phobrang previously had limited communication access due to its remote location and harsh terrain. Bharti […]
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MTNL BSNL Merger Latest News- 10 Year Service Agreement Between MTNL & BSNL
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), the service provider for Delhi and Mumbai, made several key announcements following a board meeting held on 14th Aug. These announcements include new agreements and approvals for proposed sales. MTNL has entered into a 10-year service agreement with BSNL, which can be terminated by mutual consent with a six-month notice. […]
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BharatNet Phase III: Landmark initiative narrowing the digital gap between urban and rural India
Delhi: Aug 14, 2024 The past decade in India has been transformative for internet penetration, witnessing an extraordinary increase in the number of broadband users, which reached 850 million by July 2023. This represents a staggering 250% growth since 2015, marking India as the fastest-growing country in terms of internet users globally. Projections suggest that […]
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Starlink Sri Lanka Service to Start Soon, License Approved
Sri Lanka’s telecommunications regulator has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite division of SpaceX, to provide satellite broadband services in the country, according to the president’s office. This move follows the passage of a new telecommunications bill by Sri Lanka’s parliament last month, the first amendment to the law in 28 years, […]
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