Author: Bharatnet
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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Digicel Group Activates Deep Blue One Subsea Fiber Cable
Caribbean telecom company Digicel Group has announced the activation of its subsea fiber cable, Deep Blue One. Spanning 2,250 km with five landing points, this cable aims to enhance connectivity across the Caribbean and South America, particularly benefiting French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago. Technical Specification Deep Blue One features five branching units […]
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National Numbering Plan Issued in TRAI Consultation Paper
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a consultation paper today on the ‘Revision of the National Numbering Plan.’ India’s telecommunications landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by cutting-edge network architectures and services. The advent of 5G networks introduces unprecedented possibilities, including ultra-high-speed connectivity, minimal latency, and extensive device integration. In this […]
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BSNL 4G in Varanasi Launched
BSNL has launched 4G services in Purvanchal, including Varanasi. On 7th June, BSNL General Manager Anil Kumar Gupta announced at the Shivpurwa office that the goal is to install 4G towers in urban areas by June 30, with plans to increase the number to 200 towers by July. He stated that customers can upgrade their […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Elected as a New Communication Minister (दूरसंचार मंत्री) | Modi 3.0
Jyotiraditya Scindia, who was sworn in as a Cabinet minister in the Narendra Modi 3.0 government, was assigned the Ministry of Telecommunications (दूरसंचार विभाग) on 10th June. Additionally, he was given the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region. JUST IN | Jyotiraditya Scindia takes charge as Minister for Communications pic.twitter.com/ilZJRKtnvR — The Hindu […]
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FCC Seeks Transfer of Net Neutrality Legal Challenges to US Circuit Court
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requested the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio, to transfer a series of industry legal challenges regarding its decision to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Net neutrality rules mandate that internet service providers (ISPs) treat […]
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Airport 5G: DoT Calls for Enhanced In-Building Solutions
In light of ongoing security concerns, the government has temporarily barred the use of 5G services in airports. However, recognizing the critical need for uninterrupted connectivity, authorities have reportedly instructed telecom operators to deploy more in-building solutions within airport facilities. The decision to restrict 5G services at airports stems from potential interference with aircraft communication […]
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Modi 3.0: Telcos Set for 6 GHz Demand
In a fresh set of demands to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third-term National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, the telecom industry has called for the allocation of the 6 GHz frequency band, non-commercial electric power rates, and the on-ground implementation of the right of way (ROW) framework to expand telecom services in the country. “Some of […]
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