Author: Bharatnet
DoT Directs Telcos to Commence Trials for CNAP
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a directive to telecom companies to commence trials for Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) services, granting more power to telecom consumers. Accordingtelecom operators received a letter from the DoT instructing them to initiate trials for CNAP. This service will enable telecom consumers to identify the caller, facilitating informed decisions […]
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BSNL 4G Gets 800K Subscriber, Total 5G Rollout in a Year
The 4G subscriber count of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned telecom service provider, has reached 800,000 during the initial launch phase across North Indian regions including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and western Uttar Pradesh. This achievement follows the deployment of an indigenous network developed in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and […]
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Free Broadband Installation from BSNL, All Details Here
BSNL, India’s state-owned telecom service provider, has announced a special offer for its users. The company declared that it will waive any additional fees for customers installing internet services at home. This offer will remain valid until the end of the financial year 2024-25. The decision stems from a decline in the number of broadband […]
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Reliance Jio and Orange in Talks for Undersea Cable Network
Mauritius’ leading telecommunications company is currently in discussions with operators such as Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. and Orange SA to establish a new undersea cable network that will connect Africa, Indian Ocean islands, and Asia. This initiative aims to enhance redundancy in a region frequently affected by cable breakdowns. The proposed line, known as T4, […]
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TRAI Updates 5G Base Station Details Submission Format
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued directives to all access service providers, enhancing the reporting rules for Base Stations’ details submission to improve quality of service (QoS) standards and safeguard consumer interests. Operators are now required to furnish granular information about Base Stations, including site location, type (Macro/Micro/IBS/Other), technology (2G/3G/4G/5G), radiating […]
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What is Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA)?
The Bharat 6G Alliance is a collaborative initiative formed in India with the aim of advancing the development and deployment of 6G technology in the country. This alliance brings together various stakeholders including government bodies, academic institutions, research organizations, and industry players to collectively work on research, standardization, and implementation of 6G technology. Objectives of […]
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NHAI Digital Highways Faces Delays, New Optic Fiber Cable Tender Expected
The National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) ambitious plans to develop approximately 10,000 kilometers of Optic Fibre Cables (OFC) infrastructure, commonly referred to as “digital highways,” across the country by 2024-25 have faced setbacks. According to several officials familiar with the matter, the Authority’s efforts have been hindered as it has struggled to procure cables […]
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Bharat 6G Alliance to Partner with EU
India’s Bharat 6G Alliance and the European telecom industry body Industry Alliance 6G are poised to establish a partnership aimed at collaborating on the development of 6G technology, according to individuals familiar with the situation. One source revealed that Bharat 6G and Industry Alliance 6G are on the verge of finalizing an agreement, while another […]
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Wi-Fi 6E Router Illegal Sale Ban Urged by COAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged for a ban on the “illegal sale” of Wi-Fi 6E wireless routers operating on the 6 GHz frequency band by certain e-commerce platforms and online retailers. In a letter addressed to Neeraj Mittal, Chairperson of the Digital Communications Commission & Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, […]
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Tejas Networks Looking for More Business Moves, Says Reports
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned Indian telecommunications operator, is partnering with Tejas Networks, a Tata Group-owned company, to source telecom equipment for its indigenous 4G rollout. Tejas Networks is providing Radio Access Network (RAN) products to BSNL as part of this collaboration. However, Tejas Networks has broader aspirations beyond this partnership with BSNL […]
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