Author: Bharatnet
India Achieves 4 Lakh 5G Sites in Less Than 15 Months
India has achieved the fastest 5G rollout globally, surpassing the 4 lakh milestone within 15 months of the 5G launch. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have been adding 2,000 base tower stations (BTSs) per week, aggressively expanding the network. Despite reaching the majority of cities, revenue from 5G services is yet to materialize, as telecom […]
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Vodafone Takeover Not in Government Plans
The Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, has confirmed in the Lok Sabha that the government has no intentions of taking over Vodafone Idea (Vi). Responding to a query, Chauhan stated that there is no proposal under consideration for the government to take over the financially struggling Vodafone Idea. The government became the largest […]
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DGCA Rejects Telecom Operators’ Proposal for 5G in Indian Airports due to Safety Concerns
5G deployment has been rapidly expanding across various regions in India. However, one notable area where telecom operators are refraining from introducing 5G is airports. The concern revolves around the potential interference of 5G frequencies with the altimeter frequencies inside aircraft, posing a risk of accidents. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued […]
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BT Introduces MAUD Technology, Transforming Content Distribution for Live Streaming
The newly introduced technology by the company, named Multicast-Assisted Unicast Delivery (MAUD), is designed to integrate traditional unicast delivery with multicast mode. Unicast delivery involves sending content individually to viewers upon request, while multicast mode allows content transmission to multiple consumers via IP networks, particularly suitable for live-streaming. MAUD technology effectively merges individual streams into […]
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BSNL Losses Active Users Over the Last Decade
Over the past decade, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned telecom operator in India, has faced financial challenges, yet it has seen a consistent increase in its overall subscriber base. Since 2014, BSNL has added approximately 9 million mobile subscribers. As of March 31, 2014, BSNL had 94.6 million mobile subscribers, which rose to […]
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India Leads in 6G Patents with Focus on Network Core and Radio Components
India’s focus on 6G technology patents centers on radio and core components, with the government actively investing in indigenous capabilities, stated Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications, during a session in Rajya Sabha. The government is committed to leading the development of ultra high-speed wireless broadband technology, dedicating funds to research and development through […]
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India’s Telecom Sector Poised for Additional Reforms, According to Report
The Indian government is set to roll out a second wave of reforms aimed at fostering a more business-friendly environment in the country’s telecom sector, according to a report by FE. Led by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union IT and Telecom Minister of India, the reforms will focus on simplifying licensing processes, rationalizing penalties, and expediting […]
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5G Service Extends to Approximately 100 Million Users in India
India has achieved one of the swiftest 5G rollouts globally, reaching 738 districts and serving around 100 million users, according to a statement made by Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, in the Lok Sabha. As of November 24, 2023, 5G networks have been deployed across 738 districts, boasting a total of 3,94,298 base […]
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Airtel’s Evaluation Raises Questions on Taara Technology for Backhaul Deployment
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is reconsidering Taara as its primary choice for wireless backhaul technology. Taara, developed by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, was initially intended to be the backhaul for Airtel’s 4G/5G services. However, field trials revealed limitations, particularly in terms of efficiency during adverse weather conditions. Airtel found that Taara’s performance declines […]
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Enhancing Accessibility and Immersion: 5G’s Impact on the Paris Olympics Viewing Experience
The upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 26 to August 11, 2024, is poised to showcase an impressive array of technology to ensure its smooth operation. Organizers have outlined ambitious plans, including 12,000 connected screens, 8,000 WiFi terminals, and 13,000 computers linked by almost 250,000 miles of fiber-optic cable. Unlike traditional paper tickets, the 2024 […]
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