Author: Bharatnet
Vodafone Idea 5G Launch Likely on FY 26
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is aiming to become 5G-ready by the end of the next financial year (FY26) and intends to expand its customer base through upselling premium plans, as per insights from Nuvama Institutional Equities following a meeting with the telecom company’s leadership. While Vi is progressing towards stability, it remains cautiously optimistic about its […]
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BSNL 4G is Too Late to Deploy
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned telecommunications operator, has long been striving to introduce 4G services. However, various issues, including government intervention and insistence on deploying 4G using indigenous equipment, have hindered BSNL’s efforts to implement and commercially launch 4G. While 4G may be operational in some areas, foreign vendors’ equipment and core systems […]
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Heatwave Side Effects can be a Cause to More Costing to Telecom Companies
Rising temperatures in India are driving up air-conditioning expenses at telecom towers, potentially leading to a 3-5% increase in power and fuel costs for telcos. The heatwave conditions may hinder mobile connectivity and slow down tower network expansions. The increasing temperatures in many parts of India are expected to raise air- conditioning expenses at telecom […]
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DoT to Seek Clarity and Security Clearance from NSCS on Satellite Communications
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to seek approval and guidance from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) regarding satellite communications, particularly concerning data transfer, usage, and the equipment and components used in satellite gateways located in India, according to officials familiar with the matter. The department is still in the process of finalizing […]
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Berlin Subway Now Covered with 4G Connectivity
Berlin subway passengers can now enjoy uninterrupted high-speed 4G LTE connectivity on all underground routes, thanks to a collaboration between O2 Telefonica (Telefonica Germany) and Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), the city’s public transport company. This project, led by O2 Telefonica and BVG, has successfully deployed a 4G LTE mobile network throughout the subway system, benefiting customers […]
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India Designed IoT Chips to be Rolled Out by Mindgrove Technologies
Mindgrove Technologies, a chip design startup incubated at IIT Madras, is poised to introduce its system-on-chips (SoCs) tailored for diverse applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) realm. These SoCs, characterized by high performance and low energy consumption, have successfully completed their prototype fabrication. The startup is now gearing up for large-scale commercial production and […]
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Airtel 5G Launch in Himachal Pradesh and Haryana
Indian telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel announced yesterday that it has reached a milestone of 0.6 million customers enjoying 5G services in Himachal Pradesh, with an additional 1.5 million customers experiencing 5G in Haryana. According to Airtel, the company has successfully deployed 5G services across all cities and districts in both states. Airtel 5G Coverage Airtel […]
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Japanese Company Unveils Fastest 6G Internet Which Is 500x Faster than 5G
Without 5G internet, our digital landscape would be drastically different. Not only has this revolutionary technology facilitated the rise of household staples like Netflix and Prime, but it has also been instrumental in meeting the remote work demands imposed by the pandemic, ensuring our sanity remains intact. As we continue to explore the vast potential […]
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BSNL 4G Launch Nationwide Starting from August 2024
According to official sources, state-owned BSNL is set to launch 4G services nationwide starting from August, utilizing entirely indigenous technology in alignment with the government’s “Atmanirbhar” policy. During the pilot phase, BSNL officials reported achieving peak speeds of 40-45 megabits per second on the 4G network, deployed across the premium spectrum band of 700 megahertz […]
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TRAI is Considering Giving More Time to Telcos for Upgrading their IT Systems
Telecom operators are engaging in discussions with officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regarding the implementation of new and stricter reporting regulations on base tower stations. These regulations, which came into effect recently, require operators to submit detailed information such as site location, radiating frequency, backhaul connectivity, and technology utilized for each […]
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