Author: Bharatnet
What’s Next in Vodafone Idea Fundraising
Vodafone Idea’s funding efforts are closely associated with the election results. Recently, VI raised around Rs 20,000 crore through a follow-on public offer (FPO) and a promoter entity. The company plans to secure an additional Rs 35,000 crore through loans, but it is gaining clarity on investors and lenders whether the government will convert a […]
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Ericsson Unveils New Software Toolkit for 5G Standalone
Ericsson, a leading telecom gear and technology manufacturer, unveiled a new software toolkit for 5G standalone at the Ericsson Imagine Live Roadshow. This toolkit aims to facilitate premium services with differentiated connectivity, enabling communication service providers (CSPs) to support a wide range of applications such as video conferencing, live broadcasting, cloud gaming, remote-controlled machines, XR […]
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Focus on BSNL 4G & Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout Launch in India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) frequently make headlines as they continue to lose customers to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. To counter this trend, Vi needs to increase its capital expenditure, expand its 4G network, and launch 5G services as soon as possible. BSNL, meanwhile, is still in the process of […]
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Indian Government Orders Blocking International Calls
Fraudsters have been reported to make international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens, committing cyber-crime and financial fraud. These calls appear to originate within India but are actually made by cyber-criminals abroad who manipulate the calling line identity (CLI). Recently, these spoofed calls have been used in fake digital arrests, FedEx scams, […]
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India is Exporting Telecom Equipment to 70 Countries, Says Report
India is exporting domestically developed and manufactured telecom gear to over 70 countries worldwide. Companies such as Tejas Networks, HFCL, C-DoT, and Reliance Jio are leading this initiative by producing telecom equipment locally, including a portfolio of RAN and core equipment for 5G and 4G developed by Jio. Madhu Arora, an official from the Department […]
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Google to Construct First Subsea Fiber-Optic Cable Linking Africa and Australia
Google is set to build the first subsea fiber-optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. This move comes as major cloud providers compete for business, with Google aiming to catch up with AWS and Microsoft’s Azure. The announcement follows recent widespread outages in Africa caused by faulty undersea cables. Google aims to position itself as a […]
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TRAI, SEBI, and RBI Collaborate to Combat Spam Calls and Messages
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has convened a Joint Committee of Regulators to address the persistent issue of spam calls and messages. This meeting brought together representatives from major regulatory bodies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the […]
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Starlink Service Now Available in Fiji Islands
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has expanded its Starlink services to over 300 islands in Fiji as of May 20th. Starlink was granted a license to provide internet services in Fiji in mid-November 2023. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, stated that licensing Starlink for commercial use is a game […]
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Ericsson Exploring Possibilities for Indian Telecom Equipment Export Option
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson is considering the potential for exporting telecom network equipment from India, according to a senior company executive. “India rolled out 5G on a massive scale last year, and we produced everything from our Indian manufacturing facility. We scaled up our capabilities to meet the requirements of the Indian market. Going […]
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With 5G, $27 Billion Can be Contributed to India’s GDP by 2030: GSMA
The GSM Association (GSMA) recently reported that widespread 5G networks in India could contribute up to $27 billion to the country’s GDP by 2030. To achieve this, the industry body emphasized the need for making the 6 GHz spectrum available to telecom operators. Currently, the government is still deliberating on how to utilize the 6 […]
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