Author: Bharatnet
ACT Fibernet Partners with Aprecomm for Wi-Fi Optimization
India’s leading wired broadband ISP, ACT Fibernet, has announced a strategic partnership with Aprecomm to deploy advanced technology aimed at optimizing residential Wi-Fi connections. The collaboration seeks to leverage AI-powered solutions to enhance the in-home Wi-Fi experience for ACT Fibernet’s extensive user base, comprising over two million connected households. The primary goal is to reduce […]
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Bharti Airtel and Ericsson Reaches 4.7Gbps 5G mmWave Speeds for FWA
Bharti Airtel of India and Swedish telecom equipment vendor Ericsson announced on Wednesday that they have achieved peak speeds of 4.7Gbps using Airtel’s 5G mmWave network for fixed wireless access (FWA) in a recent demonstration. The 5G high-band or millimeter-wave spectrum is particularly suitable for providing coverage in densely populated urban areas with numerous mobile […]
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Everything About Network Slicing
Network slicing is a concept within the realm of 5G networks that enables the creation of multiple virtual networks over a shared physical infrastructure. Each slice operates as an independent end-to-end network tailored to specific requirements such as latency, bandwidth, security, and reliability. This technology allows network operators to offer diverse services to various industries […]
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ACT Expands OTT Bundles to Compete with Telcos in Home Broadband
ACT Fibernet, an internet service provider, is aiming to expand its footprint in tier-1 and tier-2 cities like Delhi, Ghaziabad, Salem, Trichy, and Ahmedabad by enhancing its network infrastructure, improving customer service, and competitively challenging major telecom players. With an ISP-Category A license, ACT Fibernet plans to compete aggressively against telcos offering OTT bundled services […]
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5G Near Airports to be Launched in Next Year
Residents near 124 airports in the country may soon access 5G services starting January 1 next year, as the government mandates the replacement or upgrade of radio altimeters in all old aircraft by the end of 2024. The rollout of 5G services in and around airports has been restricted due to concerns that spectrum in […]
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Nokia and Dell Partnership for Private 5G and Cloud Network Development
Nokia and Dell Technologies have forged a partnership aimed at facilitating the deployment of private 5G networks and transitioning networks to the cloud, as outlined in a joint statement. Private 5G networks are typically owned, operated, or leased by individual organizations. Under the agreement, customers using Nokia AirFrame, the telecommunications equipment manufacturer’s cloud-focused data center […]
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BharatNet Phase 3: BSNL Initiates Rs 65,000 Crore Tender
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a tender worth Rs 65,000 crore for the third phase of the BharatNet project, presenting a new revenue opportunity for vendors like Ericsson, HFCL, and Tejas Networks. This initiative is part of the government’s ambitious Rs 1.39 lakh crore BharatNet project, aimed at enhancing last-mile connectivity and […]
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Telcos Urge TRAI: Stringent Radiation Norms Impacting 5G Rollouts
Struggling to recoup nearly ₹1 lakh crore invested in 5G networks without adequate use cases, mobile operators are urging the telecom regulator to relax electromagnetic radiation norms in India to reduce their rollout costs. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has informed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that Indian radiation norms are […]
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Government to Work on Panel for Making Guidelines on Pesky Calls
The government is considering regulating or issuing guidelines for over-the-top channels like WhatsApp to address the growing issue of pesky calls and messages. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is leading discussions on this matter, with Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), chairing a meeting on Wednesday to address the problem […]
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Telecom Operators Embrace 5G for Growth in eMBB, FWA, Differentiated Connectivity, and Innovation
As global economic conditions continue to exert pressure, telecom operators worldwide are focusing on business expansion through fifth-generation (5G) networks, targeting areas such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), fixed wireless access (FWA), differentiated connectivity solutions, and ecosystem innovation. Ericsson’s study, released Thursday, underscores this trend, noting a positive momentum in 5G deployment and uptake worldwide, […]
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