Author: Bharatnet
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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For Airtel AirFiber Success, 5G Standalone is Important
According to a report by renowned mobile network analytics company OpenSignal, Jio’s standalone 5G network is central to Jio AirFiber’s ability to provide high-speed data to its customers. OpenSignal reports that customers of Jio’s fixed wireless service, Jio AirFiber, consume an average of 400 GB of data per month. This usage is significantly higher than […]
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New Telecom Alliance to Streamline Cross-Border Connectivity in ASEAN
A group of telecom operators and data center providers in Southeast Asia have formed an alliance named ASEAN Connect.One, aiming to streamline collaboration on connectivity services among data centers, carriers, and OTT players in the region. The founding members of this alliance include APT Satellite, FPT International Telecom, Interlink Telecom, Neocom ISP, NTC Asia, SEAX […]
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5G for Manufacturing Companies: How 5G Technology Triggers the Age of Smart Factories and Digital Transformation of Manufacturing?
5G technology is set to revolutionize manufacturing by enabling smart factories and accelerating digital transformation. Here’s how 5G is making this possible: 1. Ultra-Low Latency 5G networks offer ultra-low latency, which is crucial for real-time applications in manufacturing. This allows for instantaneous communication between machines, sensors, and control systems, enabling precise and synchronized operations. 2. […]
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DoT Launches Initiative to Boost Industry 4.0 Adoption Among MSMEs
The Telecom Sector of Excellence (TCoE) India, representing DoT, is seeking proposals from organizations and startups to develop a comprehensive baseline survey for the MSME sector in India. The focus of this survey will be on Digital Transformation through 5G Technologies and their impact. With the manufacturing industry experiencing a significant shift due to Industry […]
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ACT Fibernet Service Expands to Seven New Cities with Affordable Plans
Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT), a prominent wireline internet service provider, announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its services to seven additional cities across India: Kanchipuram, Ghaziabad, Polachi, Machilipatnam, Ongole, Bhimavaram, and Tadapaligudam. In these newly added locations, ACT will offer broadband plans starting at Rs 649. “Residents of these cities can now meet their […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Takes Charge of Telecom Ministry, Priorities Spectrum Auction
Six-time Member of Parliament Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, a 53-year-old former investment banker, has taken charge as the communications minister in the new government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Scindia, who has a history with the telecom ministry, served as the minister of state for telecommunications, posts, and information technology from 2007 to 2009. “It is […]
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