Author: Bharatnet

Broadband

Starlink Broadband India Faces Delay

The introduction of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, in India may encounter delays due to the need to obtain approvals from national security agencies and India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. These additional approvals are required in addition to the necessary nods from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) and the Telecom Department. […]

Worldwide Innovation

5G Is Must for Smart Mobile Robots, Verizon

Verizon showcased the integration of 5G connectivity, specifically over Wi-Fi, for its newly introduced autonomous mobile robots navigating factory floors. During a demonstration at Verizon’s 5G day in Basking Ridge, N.J., Bill Stafford, associate director of robotics in the emerging technology solutions group at Verizon, emphasized the advantage of cellular technology over Wi-Fi for mobile […]

Informative

IoT SIM Card Meaning | Everything About IoT SIM Card | M2M Sim Card

IoT SIM Card / M2M SIM Card Meaning: The Internet of Things (IoT) SIM card, also known as an M2M (Machine-to-Machine) SIM card or simply IoT SIM, is a specialized type of subscriber identity module (SIM) card designed specifically for IoT devices. These SIM cards facilitate the connectivity of various IoT devices to cellular networks, […]

Regulatory

TDSAT Urges DoT, TRAI, and BSNL to Collaborate on Spare Capacity Utilization for Virtual Networks

Officials from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are set to meet on 27th Mar 2024 to discuss the utilization of BSNL’s spare infrastructure capacity for virtual networks following a directive from the Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT). According to a […]

Telecom Industry

Telcos Struggling to Monetize 5G Amid Incomplete Rollouts

Telcos worldwide are facing a similar challenge as India when it comes to the deployment of 5G technology. Nitin Soni, senior director (corporates) at Fitch, notes that in countries like South Korea, Singapore, and Japan, the introduction of 5G has not led to significant increases in telco ARPU (average revenue per user), with growth remaining […]

5G/6G Regulatory

5G Use Case Workshop by DoT at IIT Gandhinagar

The National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT), operating under the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), organized a two-day workshop at IIT Gandhinagar aimed at raising awareness about the diverse applications of 5G technology across industries. Titled “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness,” the workshop focused on fostering innovation in 5G […]

Regulatory

IoT SIM Cards Gets TRAI Recommendations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued recommendations aimed at enhancing the scope of 5G applications across various sectors by mandating certain requirements for embedded SIMs (eSIMs) in IoT devices. These recommendations, released on Thursday, address regulatory challenges in the IoT landscape, encompassing devices like smart meters, agricultural sensors, and more, which are […]

5G/6G

Nokia MBiT Report 2024 Highlights 5G-Led Mobile Data Usage Growth in India

Nokia has published the findings of its latest annual Indian market-focused Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT). The Nokia MBiT 2024 report highlights a significant surge in mobile data usage in India, particularly among 5G users, who are consuming approximately 3.6 times more data compared to 4G users since October 2022. In 2023, the country witnessed users […]

Regulatory

DoT Establishes Committee for NFAP 2022 Review and Revise

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has established a committee tasked with the review and revision of the National Frequency Allocation Plan (NFAP) – 2022. Serving as a pivotal document, the NFAP delineates the allocation of spectrum and its utilization across various sectors. This committee, approved by the competent authority, operates under the leadership of the […]

5G/6G

India is Leading 6G Deployment with Early Contributions | 5G/6G Congress 2024

Beginning research and development efforts into the forthcoming generation of network standards early could position India as a global leader in the 6G revolution, as emphasized by prominent telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer at Airtel, underscored the importance of not only focusing on 6G development but also on […]