Author: Bharatnet
BharatNet Phase 3 Tender Eligibility Criteria Relaxed by BSNL
BSNL has eased the eligibility criteria and tightened the domestic value addition norms for companies vying for involvement in its Rs 65,000-crore Phase-III BharatNet project tender. In certain spheres, the financial turnover and net worth requirements for participating companies have been reduced by up to 33% and 30% respectively. Companies must now furnish a self-declaration […]
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Revolutionary 6G Antenna Promises High-Speed Communication and Holographic Capabilities
Scientists claim that a novel programmable antenna holds the potential to usher in a new era of 6G devices, smart city applications, and 3D holograms. The researchers have developed a dynamic metasurface antenna (DMA) that can be manipulated by a digitally coded miniature processor, specifically a high-speed field programmable gate array (FPGA) integrated onto a […]
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Chardham Yatra Travelers to get 4G and 5G Seamless Connection by Reliance Jio
Reliance Jio, India’s leading telecom operator, has optimized its networks to ensure seamless connectivity for pilgrims embarking on the Chardham Yatra. Over the past year, Jio has extended its 5G coverage to more areas across the country and bolstered its 4G presence. To facilitate uninterrupted communication, the company has substantially augmented the number of 4G […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launch Likely on FY 26
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is aiming to become 5G-ready by the end of the next financial year (FY26) and intends to expand its customer base through upselling premium plans, as per insights from Nuvama Institutional Equities following a meeting with the telecom company’s leadership. While Vi is progressing towards stability, it remains cautiously optimistic about its […]
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BSNL 4G is Too Late to Deploy
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned telecommunications operator, has long been striving to introduce 4G services. However, various issues, including government intervention and insistence on deploying 4G using indigenous equipment, have hindered BSNL’s efforts to implement and commercially launch 4G. While 4G may be operational in some areas, foreign vendors’ equipment and core systems […]
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Heatwave Side Effects can be a Cause to More Costing to Telecom Companies
Rising temperatures in India are driving up air-conditioning expenses at telecom towers, potentially leading to a 3-5% increase in power and fuel costs for telcos. The heatwave conditions may hinder mobile connectivity and slow down tower network expansions. The increasing temperatures in many parts of India are expected to raise air- conditioning expenses at telecom […]
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DoT to Seek Clarity and Security Clearance from NSCS on Satellite Communications
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to seek approval and guidance from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) regarding satellite communications, particularly concerning data transfer, usage, and the equipment and components used in satellite gateways located in India, according to officials familiar with the matter. The department is still in the process of finalizing […]
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Berlin Subway Now Covered with 4G Connectivity
Berlin subway passengers can now enjoy uninterrupted high-speed 4G LTE connectivity on all underground routes, thanks to a collaboration between O2 Telefonica (Telefonica Germany) and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), the city’s public transport company. This project, led by O2 Telefonica and BVG, has successfully deployed a 4G LTE mobile network throughout the subway system, benefiting customers […]
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India Designed IoT Chips to be Rolled Out by Mindgrove Technologies
Mindgrove Technologies, a chip design startup incubated at IIT Madras, is poised to introduce its system-on-chips (SoCs) tailored for diverse applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) realm. These SoCs, characterized by high performance and low energy consumption, have successfully completed their prototype fabrication. The startup is now gearing up for large-scale commercial production and […]
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Airtel 5G Launch in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana
Indian telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel announced yesterday that it has reached a milestone of 0.6 million customers enjoying 5G services in Himachal Pradesh, with an additional 1.5 million customers experiencing 5G in Haryana. According to Airtel, the company has successfully deployed 5G services across all cities and districts in both states. Airtel 5G Coverage Airtel […]
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