Author: Bharatnet
Starlink Banned in Samoa, SpaceX Awaits License Approval
Samoa’s Office of the Regulator (OOTR) has reportedly imposed a temporary ban on the import of Starlink kits until SpaceX’s application for a license to offer LEO satellite broadband services to consumers in Samoa is approved. According to a report in the Samoa Observer, the OOTR issued the ban in response to reports that several […]
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Aksentt Tech wins The Most Acclaimed Digital Infrastructure Providers for Public Sector Award at International Corporate Conclave
Delhi – 2024 Aksentt Tech announced that it received the Most Acclaimed Digital Infrastructure Providers for Public Sector Award for the India segment at the International Corporate Conclave organised at Hyatt Centric, New Delhi. The event was held on February 21 2024 where the company’s Director Saurabh Mahurkar received the award from Shri K. J. […]
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Google Subsea Cables Invested with USD 1 Billion for Connectivity with Japan
Google has revealed its intention to invest USD 1 billion in digital connectivity to Japan, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure across the Pacific region. The initiative encompasses the expansion of the Pacific Connect project and the implementation of two new subsea cables, namely Proa and Taihei. In collaboration with partners such as KDDI, ARTERIA, Citadel […]
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India Registers 1.1 Crore SIM Porting Requests in February 2024
In February 2024, Indian telecom users made over 1 crore requests to port their SIM cards. Mobile number portability (MNP) allows consumers to switch to another telecom operator’s network while retaining their existing phone number. After porting, users simply need to obtain a new SIM card from their chosen operator, ensuring continuity of service. According […]
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5G Advanced Meaning | Everything About 5G Advanced
What are 5G-Advanced Networks? Since the advent of the transformative 3G mobile standard, the realm of communications has grown accustomed to the emergence of a new generation in mobile networking roughly every ten years. Each succeeding wireless technology iteration has aimed to deliver significantly greater capacity and markedly reduced latency compared to its forerunner, introducing […]
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Center Urged to Ensure Sustainable Telecom Industry by C-DEP
The Center for Digital Economy Policy Research (C-DEP) emphasized the need to ensure a permanent telecommunication industry for the government, especially among a landscape where average revenue per user (ARPU) is low, promotes debate about fairness in revenue distribution. C-DEP founder and chairman Jaijit Bhattacharya expressed concern about the stability of the telecom sector, which […]
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Jio Leads Wireline Subscriber Base in India in February 2024: TRAI
Reliance Jio, India’s largest wireline services provider, recorded the highest increase in wireline users in February 2024, as per data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in its monthly performance indicator report for the telecom sector. The report indicates that the number of wireline subscribers in India rose from 32.54 million at […]
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JioKrishi and JioGauSamriddhi Transforming Farming Practices in India
Reliance Jio’s 5G IoT (Internet-of-Things) solutions, namely JioKrishi and JioGauSamriddhi, are revolutionizing agricultural practices and cattle rearing in Indian villages. The JioKrishi IoT device gathers real-time data from farms, including soil monitoring, water levels, and weather conditions. This data empowers farmers to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to enhanced crop yield while also reducing costs. […]
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Telkom Enhances Internet Capacity to 51.8 Tbps and Broadens Submarine Cable Infrastructure
TelkomGroup has taken proactive measures to enhance its internet capacity to 51.8 terabytes per second (tbps) in anticipation of the expected surge in communication traffic during the upcoming Lebaran holiday. Additionally, the group has augmented its network capacity and coverage by increasing the capacity of its undersea cable infrastructure by 1.7 Tbps since January 2024. […]
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Airtel Xstream AirFiber Expands Its Network in Other Cities
Airtel Xstream AirFiber has recently expanded its services to new cities across India. Initially launched in Delhi, the service gradually extended to Gurgaon and several other cities in the National Capital Region (NCR). Presently, it has been introduced in Gujarat and West Bengal as well. The current list of cities where Airtel Xstream AirFiber is […]
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