Author: Bharatnet
India Aims to Make Telecom Sector 20% of GDP by 2035: Scindia at IMC 2025
Summary:At India Mobile Congress 2025, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that India’s telecom and digital sectors could account for 20% of the nation’s GDP within the next decade, highlighting India’s rapid digital transformation, rising subscriber base, and domestic telecom innovations. Telecom’s Growing Role in India’s Economy Scindia pointed that India already has 1.2 billion mobile […]
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Meta’s Waterworth Subsea cable will Land at Mumbai and Vizag
Meta has chosen Mumbai and Vizag as landing sites for its millions of dollars of Waterworth undersea cable, in which Sify Technologies has been contracted as an Indian landing partner. This step strengthens India’s growing strategic importance in global data connectivity, with Google’s similar efforts, which is partnering with Sify for its Blue Raman cable […]
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With 5G, Satcom Market to be Expanded by India, Says Scindia
Summary:India is setting ambitious goals beyond 5G — aiming to secure 10% of global 6G patents and triple its satellite communication (Satcom) market to nearly $15 billion by 2033, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. The minister highlighted India’s transformation from a technology follower to a global digital innovation […]
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Vodafone Idea Launches Vi Protect in IMC 2025
Summary:Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched Vi Protect, an AI-powered safety and cyber defense solution for clients and businesses, designed to stumble on voice spam and protect networks. Introduced on the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Vi Protect enhances call security and network resilience, showcasing Vi’s push towards smarter, safer digital connectivity. Vi Protect: AI-Powered […]
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Tech Mahindra Expands Private 5G in India to Drive Smart Factory and AI-Led Innovations
Summary:Tech Mahindra is accelerating the deployment of private 5G networks in India to power Industry 4.0 use cases such as connected robotics, real-time analytics, and AI-driven automation. Despite regulatory challenges and slow enterprise adoption, the company continues to collaborate with telecom operators and ecosystem partners to expand the industrial 5G landscape across India. Tech Mahindra […]
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Vodafone Idea AGR dues hearing on 13 October; Vi Shares Surges
Summary:Vodafone Idea is seeking Supreme Court to waive interest, penalties related to Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues. Apex court will hear the petition on October 13, 2025. As of 8th Oct 2025, Vodafone Idea surged about 11% over the past week and about 21% over the past week, reflecting the spirit of strong investors before […]
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Ericsson Expands Private 5G Deployments in U.S. Factories
Summary:Ericsson U.S. is deploying a private 5G network in large production facilities including Hitachi Rail’s New Maryland Plant and LG Electronics Tennessee Factory. The company looks to strengthen its presence in the 5G sector. These advanced networks are designed for power automation, maintenance and digital operation of the upcoming generation. Ericsson Powers Hitachi Rail’s Smart […]
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TRAI Subscriber Data August 2025- Reliance Jio Tops Subscriber Growth
Summary:Reliance Jio added the most newest subscribers in August 2025. According to TRAI data, BSNL is in 2nd position which overtook Airtel’s position. Strong growth shown by Jio in both mobile and broadband segments, while BSNL’s 4G rollout has helped reduce its customer’s loss. Jio Tops with 1.95 Million New Subscribers; BSNL Gains Momentum Reliance […]
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BSNL 4G to 5G Tower Upgrade in Next 8 Months, Says Scindia
Summary:BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6–8 months, as announced by Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The transformation targets seamless next-generation connectivity across India. BSNL’s 4G-to-5G Upgrade Timeline Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces, BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6-8 months. […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Contract Bids Heats Up
In a competitive drive for the BharatNet Phase 3 contracts, 13 domestic telecom equipment companies-including TCL, HFCL, and Pace Digitek has bid for 4 BSNL-led DBOM (Design-Build-Operate-Employment) packages to Rajasthan, Haryana, Assam and Northeast. BSNL recently made tender for these meddle-mile network packages to upgrade 8,746 gram panchayats (GPs) in Rajasthan and 6,082 in Haryana. […]
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