Author: Bharatnet
Telecom Act, 2023 Latest: Govt can Take Control of Any Telecom Service During Emergencies
From June 26, the central government will have the authority to control any telecommunications services or networks during emergencies, as stipulated by the Telecommunications Act 2023. The Centre has partially implemented the act, making specific provisions effective from this date. According to the Gazette notification, “The Central government hereby appoints the 26th day of June […]
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Jio Surpasses Airtel in 4G/5G User Additions for April | Telecom Subscription Data as on 30 Apr 2024
Reliance Jio continued to outpace rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea in active wireless subscribers and high-paying 4G/5G users, according to telecom regulator data for April. Reliance Jio added 3.06 million active subscribers, while Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost 2.09 million and 0.63 million active subscribers, respectively, as per the data released by the […]
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Vietnam Submarine Cable Service Disrupted
Three out of Vietnam’s five international undersea cables are currently down, according to the country’s state media. The affected cables are the Intra Asia (IA) connection to Singapore, the Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) link, and the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) pipeline. The Vietnam News Agency reported that internet users are facing significant difficulties accessing services hosted on […]
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HCLTech and Tecnotree Collaborate to Develop 5G-Driven GenAI Solutions for Telcos
Businesses worldwide are leveraging AI and generative AI (GenAI) to streamline tasks and processes. GenAI can reduce costs and learn continuously to assist with queries and other tasks. In a significant development, HCLTech, a major tech company, announced a partnership with Tecnotree, a leader in telecom business support systems (BSS), to develop 5G-led GenAI solutions […]
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Bharti Airtel Acquires More 1% Stake in Indus Towers
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has increased its stake in Indus Towers by acquiring an additional 1%. This acquisition occurred as Vodafone UK offloaded an 18% stake in the telecom infrastructure company. Prior to this, Airtel held a 47.95% stake in Indus Towers, which has now risen to 48.95%, making it the largest stakeholder. […]
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How to Install Airtel Xstream AirFiber?
Follow these 3 steps to set up and configure your Airtel Xstream AirFiber Wi-Fi Router 1. Purchase your Xstream AirFiber device from the nearest Airtel store. 2. Use the app to find the ideal spot for your device and follow the setup instructions. 3. Scan the QR code or select the Wi-Fi name on your […]
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Vodafone Idea Dues to Indus Towers: Vodafone to Sell 10% Stake to Repay Debt
Vodafone Group plans to sell about 10% of its stake in Indus Towers for up to $1.1 billion as part of the British firm’s efforts to repay its debt. Vodafone will sell roughly 268 million shares in Indus Towers through stock market block deals in Mumbai, priced between 310 rupees ($5.02) and 341 rupees per […]
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DoT Plans PLI Scheme Overhaul to Boost Telecom Equipment Exports
The government plans to revamp the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom sector to boost exports and integrate more micro and small enterprises into the manufacturing ecosystem. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has over Rs 1,000 crore in surplus funds, making funding for the expanded scheme feasible. This expansion aims to establish a comprehensive […]
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Amazon Prime Offer Added in Cable Cutter Plan by Excitel
Excitel, one of the fastest-growing internet service providers (ISPs) in the country, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer its customers access to Prime Video with high-speed broadband plans. Excitel announced that customers subscribing to its Cable Cutter plan will now receive Amazon Prime Lite at no additional cost, along with other OTT (over-the-top) benefits. […]
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Telecom Act, 2023 in Detail
The Telecom Act, 2023, is a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at modernizing and regulating the telecommunications sector in India. It replaces older laws such as the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. The Act addresses various aspects of telecom regulation, spectrum management, […]
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