Author: Bharatnet
DoT Directs Telcos to Include GST on Spectrum Installments
Telecom companies will have to pay GST along with their instalments towards spectrum charges, a senior official stated. The Department of Telecom (DoT) plans to hold the next spectrum auction on June 6, featuring eight bands intended for mobile phone services. The base price for the auction is set at Rs 96,317 crore. The spectrum, […]
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BSNL and BCG Ties up with 132 Crore Deal, Employee Union Calls It a “Futile Move”
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is developing a three-year roadmap for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to help it compete effectively with private telecom giants like Jio and Airtel. BSNL will pay BCG Rs 132 crore for this advisory service. The consulting firm will advise BSNL on key areas such as reducing operational costs, increasing revenue, […]
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Kinéis and Semtech Transform Satellite Connectivity with Integrated Terrestrial IoT Chip
Kinéis and Semtech have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate satellite and terrestrial IoT into a single electronic chip. Kinéis, a French satellite operator and global connectivity provider for the Internet of Things (IoT), offers near real-time data transmission with low bandwidth and very low power consumption. Semtech is a global provider of high-performance semiconductors, […]
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Meaning of Attenuation in Optical Fiber? Causes of Attenuation? How is Attenuation Measured?
Optical fibers are essential in modern communication systems, transmitting signals over long distances. However, even the most advanced optical fibers experience attenuation, which is the loss of signal power as it travels along the fiber. In this article, we’ll delve into the concept of attenuation and its causes. What is Meant by Attenuation in Optical […]
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Telcos Tariff Hike is Crucial to Maintain RoCE
Indian telecom companies are looking to implement tariff hikes to maintain their Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) amidst rising operational expenses (OpEx) and customer acquisition costs. In FY23, sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased by 11% for Vodafone Idea (Vi), 5.4% for Bharti Airtel, and 2% for Reliance Jio. However, they […]
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DoT Lists Excess BSNL and MTNL Properties for Sale to Government Departments
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified surplus land parcels and buildings owned by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) nationwide, and those of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Delhi and Mumbai, for outright sale to government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and government organizations. This information was conveyed by DoT Secretary Neeraj Mittal on […]
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For Faster 5G at Home, Jio and Airtel Push Major Expansion of FWA Broadband
Indian consumers can look forward to an enhanced 5G experience at home, as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are set to expand their high-speed wireless broadband services. The two leading telecom operators by market share are planning to broaden their fixed wireless access (FWA) offerings in the coming quarters to aggressively target the home and […]
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What’s Next in Vodafone Idea Fundraising
Vodafone Idea’s funding efforts are closely associated with the election results. Recently, VI raised around Rs 20,000 crore through a follow-on public offer (FPO) and a promoter entity. The company plans to secure an additional Rs 35,000 crore through loans, but it is gaining clarity on investors and lenders whether the government will convert a […]
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Ericsson Unveils New Software Toolkit for 5G Standalone
Ericsson, a leading telecom gear and technology manufacturer, unveiled a new software toolkit for 5G standalone at the Ericsson Imagine Live Roadshow. This toolkit aims to facilitate premium services with differentiated connectivity, enabling communication service providers (CSPs) to support a wide range of applications such as video conferencing, live broadcasting, cloud gaming, remote-controlled machines, XR […]
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Focus on BSNL 4G & Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout Launch in India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) frequently make headlines as they continue to lose customers to Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. To counter this trend, Vi needs to increase its capital expenditure, expand its 4G network, and launch 5G services as soon as possible. BSNL, meanwhile, is still in the process of […]
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