Author: Bharatnet
View of Government Stake in VI
Despite the potential for significant gains, the government has opted against reducing its stake in Vodafone Idea as the company, experiencing a surge in its share prices over recent months, prepares for its upcoming fund-raising event scheduled for Feb 27. Holding a 33% stake, the government remains the largest shareholder in the company, surpassing the […]
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EU’s Initiative to Enhance Resilience of Subsea Internet Cables
The European Commission has released recommendations aimed at enhancing the security and resilience of submarine data cables, proposing that private finance should drive projects aimed at expanding capacity, with government assistance if required. These recommendations, outlined alongside a white paper analyzing Europe’s digital infrastructure needs, urge member states to undertake tasks like regular stress testing […]
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6G Agreement Between C-DOT and IIT Roorkee
C-DOT, the esteemed Telecom Research and Development Centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Government of India, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R), have entered into an agreement for the development of a “140GHz Fully Integrated Transmitter & Receiver Module for 6G and Beyond.” This collaboration falls under the Telecom Technology […]
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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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