Author: Bharatnet
Vodafone Idea Dues to Indus Towers, Will Sell Entire Indus Towers Stake
According to sources familiar with the matter, reported on June 14 that Vodafone Group is considering selling its entire $2.3 billion stake in Indus Towers, a mobile-tower operator, through block deals next week. Vodafone holds a 21.5% stake in Indus Towers through various group entities. The report indicated that the final transaction size might be […]
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DoT Prioritizes Telecom Act 2023 in its Updated Agenda
The updated 100-day agenda of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will focus on establishing key departmental rules to implement the landmark Telecom Act, 2023, officials announced. Many aspects of the Act cannot be enforced until these rules are notified. The rules in question pertain to spectrum allotment, including satellite communications, with the terms of reference […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender: BSNL Extends Tender Deadline to June 28
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has postponed the bid submission deadline for the Rs 65,000 crore BharatNet Phase-III tender for the fifth time. The new deadline for submission is June 28, with bids to be opened on July 1. The tender was initially rolled out in February with an original deadline of April 2. However, […]
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BSNL Land Monetization: Land in Kondapalli, Tuni, and Palakol to be E-Auctioned
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced the sale of its land in Kondapalli near Vijayawada, Tuni, and Palakol through an e-auction as part of its strategy to monetize surplus land parcels and buildings. The reserve price for the land in Tuni has been set at ₹12.94 crore, while for Palakol and Kondapalli, it […]
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120 Devices Can be Connected to Jio AirFiber
Reliance Jio’s Fixed-Wireless Access (FWA) service, Jio AirFiber, is now available in 6,956 towns and cities across India. The telecom giant is actively working to expand this service to every location where its 5G network is currently available. Jio AirFiber allows users to connect up to 120 devices via its Wi-Fi connection. While no minimum […]
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TRAI Denies Multiple SIM Card Charges
Recently, rumors have circulated suggesting that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) plans to impose charges on customers for holding multiple SIM cards or numbering resources. These speculations are entirely baseless and misleading. TRAI categorically denies any such intentions and emphasizes that the claims are unfounded. The speculation that TRAI intends to impose charges […]
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Jio Satcom Service Gets IN-SPACe Approval
Reliance Jio and SES’s joint venture, Orbit Connect, has received critical landing rights and market access authorization from the Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Center (IN-SPACe). Orbit Connect is majority-owned by Jio (51%) with SES holding the remaining 49%. IN-SPACe has granted the necessary approvals for Orbit Connect to offer commercial services in India. […]
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DTW 2024 Copenhagen: Key Topics and Anticipations
At last year’s Digital Transformation World (DTW) Copenhagen, TM Forum President and CEO Nik Willetts highlighted the telecom industry’s “crisis point,” noting stagnant revenues and halted progress in the very revolution it initiated. However, Willetts suggested that partnerships with hyperscalers could drive industry growth. Since then, significant changes have occurred, especially with the rise of […]
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Hong Kong’s OFCA Allocates Free Spectrum to Boost 5G Networks
Hong Kong’s Office of Communications Authority (OFCA) announced that it will allocate 1,200 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands in the third quarter of this year to enhance the city’s 5G networks. The spectrum will be distributed among four mobile network operators (MNOs): China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK), Hong Kong […]
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Airtel Xstream AirFiber Availability Cities List, New 27 Cities Added
Bharti Airtel has expanded its Xstream AirFiber service to 27 cities. In all these cities, Airtel is deploying 5G Standalone (SA) for Fixed-Wireless Access (FWA). If 5G SA isn’t already available, it will be soon, as Airtel aims to serve FWA customers with the SA network. While the service has expanded, no new plans have […]
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