Author: Bharatnet
Budget 2024: Cost of 4G and 5G Network Rollouts Set to Rise with Customs Duty Increase
The upcoming rollouts of 4G and 5G networks are expected to become more expensive, following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to increase the basic customs duty (BCD) on printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) from 10% to 15% in the Budget 2024-25. PCBAs are a crucial component in various telecom equipment, including mobile base stations, and […]
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VIAVI Unveils Advanced Sensing Solutions for Fiber Optic Cables and Critical Infrastructure
Viavi Solutions Inc. (Viavi) has announced Nitro® fiber sensing, an integrated real-time asset monitoring and analytics solution, designed for important infrastructure including oil, gas and water pipelines, electric power transmission, range/security, and data center interconnects. Operators often face significant challenges in protecting and optimizing their important infrastructure. Damage to these assets can result in costs […]
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BSNL Reaches 1000 4G Sites Milestone Under Saturation Project
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reached a significant milestone by achieving 1000 4G sites under its saturation project, aiming to bring high-speed internet connectivity to rural and uncovered villages. This initiative, driven by a homegrown 4G technology stack, involves key contributions from the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) for the network core, Tejas […]
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Net Neutrality on Hold, Court Postpones Effective Date
Net neutrality regulations were set to take effect on July 22, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit announced on Friday that it needs more time to decide whether to allow the rules to go into effect or to stay them until a lawsuit filed by multiple broadband trade groups is resolved. […]
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CloudExtel to Boost Fiber Infrastructure and Small Cell
On the back of India’s booming digital economy, CloudExtel, a digital infrastructure provider, is targeting approximately 50% growth as it plans to invest heavily in boosting its fiber and small cells network. CloudExtel offers various digital infrastructure services, including small cell hosting, FTTH, intra-city fiber, and virtualized networks to Communications Service Providers (CSPs), Internet Service […]
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Thales and Airbus to Tie Up for Space Communication Opportunities
Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their space activities, according to French business paper La Tribune, which cited unnamed sources. The discussions between the two companies are said to be preliminary and conducted discreetly. Airbus looking at opportunities to create scale in space, satellites https://t.co/kYYMDBiBEJ pic.twitter.com/0ToBudfFwl — Reuters (@Reuters) July 21, 2024 […]
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Airtel 5G Data Plans Starting at Rs 51
Airtel has recently increased the prices of its prepaid and postpaid plans, raising the cost of its entry-level plans by 70 paise. In addition, the telecom provider has introduced new booster packs priced at Rs 51, Rs 101, and Rs 151, allowing users to avail unlimited 5G data benefits. New 5G Data Packs Airtel’s new […]
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Starlink BSNL News in the Trend, What If its True?
If BSNL and Starlink can efficiently expand their network using satellite technology, it could significantly disrupt the dominance of Jio and Airtel. Frustrated by recent price increases, many users might consider switching providers. The entry of Starlink technology in India challenges the existing telecom monopolies, offering potentially cheaper and more widely available services. This new […]
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BSNL 4G Rollout will be in Full Pace, Says Scindia
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has delayed its 4G rollout by several years. Newly appointed telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Thursday that the telecom department is forming a performance monitoring unit (PMU) to oversee BSNL’s 4G rollout progress. The PMU will include BSNL, TCS, C-DoT, Tejas Networks, and other […]
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Vodafone Idea Losses Subscribers in May 2024- TRAI Data
Vodafone Idea (Vi) continues to lose customers despite significant fundraising efforts. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) latest monthly performance report reveals that Vi lost 1.67 million active subscribers in May 2024. Additionally, Vi’s overall subscriber base decreased by 0.92 million users. The upcoming quarterly results will provide insights into the number of 4G […]
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