Author: Bharatnet
Spectrum Auction 2024 Worth Rs 96k Crores to be Held Tomorrow
The telecom spectrum auction for eight bands is scheduled for June 25. According to Antique Stock Broking, the bidding is unlikely to be vigorous. The brokerage predicts that Bharti Airtel may bid for some of its expiring spectrum valued at Rs 3,820 crore, while Jio will be selective, basing its bids on data traffic flow […]
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5G Balloons Tested Successfully, 5G Drones Project Trial to be Initiated Soon
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has successfully conducted a trial to provide 5G connectivity using balloons, aiming to enhance communication during disasters or emergencies. This innovative approach leverages high-altitude balloons to establish a stable and wide-reaching 5G network, ensuring uninterrupted communication when ground-based infrastructure is compromised. Following this successful trial, the DoT is planning to […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout Minimum Requirement Completed
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has announced the completion of its minimum 5G rollout obligation as required by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Initially, VIL had confirmed 5G rollout in a few circles, but it has now met the requirement for all mandated circles. The telecom department had instructed telcos to roll out 5G in both […]
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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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