Author: Bharatnet
Reliance Jio and Airtel Gets Into Social Media Banter On Valentine’s Day
Reliance Jio, spearheaded by Akash Ambani, stands as the largest telecom operator in India, fundamentally transforming the telecom landscape through its introduction of affordable data plans and devices. Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest individual, has propelled Reliance Jio to unprecedented heights, entrusting the leadership of the company to his son Akash Ambani in 2022. Reflecting a […]
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5G Use Case Labs: A Review on NTIPRIT workshop at IIT Guwahati
A two-day workshop titled “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness” commenced on February 12, 2024, at IIT Guwahati, inaugurated by Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom) of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. The event, organized by the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT) in Ghaziabad, saw participation from […]
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Excitel Launches Valentine’s Day Offer
Excitel, a wireline internet service provider (ISP), has unveiled its special Valentine’s Day Offer, presenting its 200 Mbps and 300 Mbps Kickstarter Internet Plans starting at Rs 424. These plans, an extension of its Kickstarter plan, include 20 free OTT (Over-the-top) subscriptions. Details of Excitel’s Kickstarter Valentine’s Day Offer Excitel’s limited-time offer is available from […]
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DoT Facilitates Startup-Virtual Capital Funding Similar to Shark Tank
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is spearheading a funding mechanism akin to Shark Tank India to bolster startups, particularly those focusing on next-gen technologies, in a bid to foster domestic technology champions. According to officials familiar with the initiative, the DoT is facilitating connections between startups and venture capitalists (VCs). “We aim to offer exposure […]
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C-DOT and IIT Kharagpur Teams Up to Make Next Gen Broadband Technology
C-DOT, the Telecom R&D center of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-K), have signed an agreement for the development of prototypes for a 10-Gigabit-capable symmetric Passive Optical Network (XGS-PON) Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and Optical Network Unit (ONU), as announced by the Ministry of Communications […]
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Jio Urges Government Against Spectrum Delicensing, Cites Crucial Role of 6 GHz for 6G in India
Reliance Jio, India’s foremost telecom operator, underscored the significance of the 6 GHz spectrum for both introducing 6G technology and ensuring comprehensive 5G coverage across the nation in its response to the consultation paper titled “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem”. In its submissions, Jio emphasized that the 6 GHz spectrum holds pivotal importance for the […]
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Anticipate Continued Price Increases by 5G Operators in 2024
5G network operators in the US have been gradually increasing prices and fees over the past year. According to recent statements, this trend is likely to continue into the next year. AT&T CEO John Stankey expressed confidence in the potential for further price increases during an investor event. He emphasized the importance of enhancing customer […]
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WiFi Range Upto 3 Kms!!!
Morse Micro, an Australian startup, has developed Wi-Fi technology with an impressive 3-kilometer range, addressing the common frustration of weak Wi-Fi signals experienced by many. This breakthrough is achieved through a wireless protocol called Wi-Fi HaLow, based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard. Unlike conventional Wi-Fi frequencies, Wi-Fi HaLow utilizes lower-frequency radio signals that propagate further, […]
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Vodafone Idea Installs Emergency Calling Booths on Mumbai Pune Highway
Vodafone Idea (Vi), a leading telecom service provider in India, is implementing emergency calling booths along the Mumbai-Pune expressway to facilitate communication with relevant authorities during emergencies. This initiative is undertaken in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd (MSRDC). Vi plans to install emergency calling booths every two kilometers along the expressway, […]
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290 Million 6G Connections are Predicted within Two Years
Juniper Research predicts that 6G technology, slated for an official launch in 2029, will revolutionize wireless connectivity with downlink speeds potentially 1000 times faster than 5G. By 2030, an estimated 290 million 6G connections are projected globally, signaling a transformative leap in telecommunications. However, realizing this potential hinges on addressing significant technical hurdles, particularly network […]
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