Author: Bharatnet
BSNL Awards HFCL an Advance Purchase Order Valued at Rs 1,127 Crore
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has taken a significant step in advancing its optical transport network (OTN) infrastructure by awarding an advance purchase order (APO) of Rs 1,127 crore to HFCL Limited. This strategic move aims to transform BSNL’s OTN infrastructure throughout India, enhancing the backhaul network support and subsequently improving services for both enterprises […]
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What To Expect From Telecom Industry in 2024
The Prospects of Monetizing 5G in 2024 In the upcoming year, 2024, the telecom industry anticipates significant strides in monetizing 5G technology. With a surge in 5G smartphone adoption and OEMs introducing more affordable devices, the 5G subscriber base in India is poised to surpass 250 million. However, the critical question remains – will telecom […]
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What Is Open RAN (O-RAN) ?
Open RAN (Radio Access Network) refers to a telecommunications technology paradigm that is characterized by the disaggregation of traditional RAN components. In a conventional RAN, which is a critical part of a mobile network, the radio unit (RU), distributed unit (DU), and centralized unit (CU) are tightly integrated and provided by a single vendor as […]
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India Leads Global 5G Rollout, Says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Railways and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the telecom sector is a dynamic and rapidly growing sunrise industry. He emphasized that India has attained global recognition as the fastest country in deploying 5G technology.
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Nokia Introduces 4G/5G Drone-in-a-Box Solution in the United States
Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz jointly announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the Nokia Drone Networks solution, marking a significant milestone as the FCC’s first full certification of a native 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution. The purpose of this innovative solution, designed by Nokia, is to serve as a shareable data collection platform with diverse […]
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Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Gears Up for Implementation of Over 30 Rules Based on New Telecom Act
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is actively developing over 30 rules in line with the recently enacted Telecommunications Act, set for implementation in the coming months. Officials familiar with the matter revealed that these rules will cover aspects such as spectrum allotment, call interception, and biometric data collection, necessitating the establishment of defined processes. An […]
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Govt Not Interested to Show Caller ID Anymore to Users
The Telecom Bill 2023, recently approved, has undergone a significant change, removing the mandatory requirement for telcos to display caller ID information to call receivers. In the initial draft, the government proposed the inclusion of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) as a compulsory feature for telecom providers. This system would have presented registered user names from […]
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Indus Towers Commends Telecom Bill 2023 for Resolving Industry Concerns
The recent Telecommunications Bill of 2023 signifies a crucial effort to modernize the longstanding Indian Telegraph Act, which has governed the telecom sector for 138 years. Introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Telecommunications Minister, the bill aims to amend and consolidate laws related to the development, expansion, and operation of telecommunication services, telecommunication […]
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India’s Telecom Sector in 2023: A Year of Striking Growth and Challenges
India’s telecom sector experienced remarkable growth in 2023, marked by the nationwide rollout of 5G, positioning the country as a global leader with over 3.97 lakh 5G BTS sites across 738 districts by November. The industry boasts 1.148 billion wireless subscribers, reflecting a 1.9% growth from the previous year, with average data usage per subscriber […]
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BSNL Collaborates with IITM and Anna University to Extend 4G/5G Networks to Campuses and Enhance Student Skillsets
As a significant step towards fostering collaboration between industry and academia in the country, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology – Madras (IIT-M) and Anna University (AU) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to facilitate enterprise solutions for start-ups and international training, […]
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