Author: Bharatnet
DoT Launches Sangam: Digital Twin
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ project, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance infrastructure planning. Digital twin technology creates virtual replicas of physical assets, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis for iterative experimentation. The project aims to showcase practical implementations of […]
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Unexpected Request from the Employees of BSNL for 4G Services
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced delays in launching 4G services as it awaits homegrown technology from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Despite BSNL officials’ assurances of imminent 4G deployment, the current status of the technology remains uncertain. This delay has led to BSNL losing customers to private telecom operators offering 4G services without additional […]
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Here’s the Worst & Best 5G Connectivity Cities in Europe
The quality of 5G connectivity across various cities in Europe has been unveiled through recent findings by MedUX, a fixed and mobile network benchmarking firm. Among ten cities surveyed, including Barcelona, Paris, and Lisbon, London ranked last for 5G quality of experience, with Berlin claiming the top position. The assessment utilized robots to thoroughly evaluate […]
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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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