Author: Bharatnet
Reliance Jio New Value Plan Details
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has recently increased the prices of its plans. The value plans saw a hike in price too. The famous Rs 395 and Rs 1559 plans from Jio with unlimited 5G exist no more. However, a more evolved offering is available at a hiked price. Today, we will check out […]
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TRAI to Introduce Revised 4G Quality of Service Standards: Report
The Indian telecom regulator is planning to update the service quality standards for 4G services nationwide. The revisions will aim to enhance service quality, with penalties imposed on telecom companies that fail to meet the minimum Quality of Service (QoS) standards. Currently, 4G services are widely available in India, offered by three major providers: Reliance […]
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Vodafone Idea and Asianet Launch Vi One in Kerala: Plan Details Here
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), a leading Indian telecom operator, has partnered with Asianet, a regional internet service provider based in Kerala, to launch the Vi One service. This service provides customers with both a mobile connection and a fiber broadband connection. Since Vi’s You Broadband service does not operate nationwide, the partnership with Asianet allows […]
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Airtel 4G Unlimited Data Plan Explained
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, offers several unlimited 4G data vouchers for its customers. These vouchers are designed to provide data without usage worries for short-term needs and are used in addition to existing prepaid plans. Recently, Airtel adjusted its tariffs, which affected the pricing and benefits of these data vouchers. Here’s a look […]
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BSNL Was Hit by Data Breach on 20 May, Confirms Government
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) reported a possible intrusion and data breach at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on May 20, 2024, according to Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. In a written response to a query by Congress MP Amar Singh in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Pemmasani noted that while […]
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Budget 2024: BSNL Budget Allocation the Most with Rs 82,916 Crore
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a budget allocation of ₹1.28 lakh crore for telecom projects and public sector firms under the Telecom Ministry, with a significant portion earmarked for state-owned BSNL, according to the Budget 2024-25 document. Out of the total proposed allocation, over ₹1 lakh crore is designated for BSNL and MTNL-related […]
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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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