Author: Bharatnet
Unleashing the Potential of Dark Fiber: Facilitating Digital Transformation in the Public Sector
In the realm of digitalization and the public sector, a one-size-fits-all approach is simply not applicable. The challenges faced by local councils and public sector entities, from addressing the connectivity needs of sparsely populated rural areas to those of highly underserved urban regions, are both diverse and numerous. So, how can the private sector assist […]
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Telecom and Tech Players Weigh in on Selective App Banning
Telecom and technology stakeholders have voiced their views regarding the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) consideration of selectively banning certain apps. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had initiated discussions on the targeted prohibition of apps, providing the government with the ability to ban specific applications, like WhatsApp, in particular geographic areas as needed for […]
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Indian Telecom Operators Advocate for Tech Companies’ Contribution to Network Infrastructure Costs
Telecom operators in India are urging the government to seek financial contributions from major internet and technology companies for the use of network infrastructure to deliver their services. The proposal presented to TRAI was initiated by Reliance Jio, India’s largest operator with over 450 million subscribers. It suggests that technology firms responsible for a significant […]
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Taiwan Investigates Firms Suspected of Supplying Chip Equipment to Huawei Despite US Sanctions
Taiwan authorities are currently conducting an investigation into four Taiwan-based companies suspected of aiding China’s Huawei Technologies in the development of semiconductor facilities. Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua announced the investigation on Friday, which seeks to determine if these companies have breached regulations that prohibit the sale of sensitive technologies and equipment to China. […]
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Google’s Nuvem Subsea Cable to Enhance Internet Infrastructure, Linking US, Bermuda, and Portugal
Google is expanding its internet infrastructure by introducing a new subsea cable system called “Nuvem.” This cable adds to Google’s extensive investments in undersea cables, which have included collaborations with other companies such as Unity and Curie. In 2019, Google embarked on its first wholly private subsea cable project with Curie, connecting California to Chile. […]
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Paytm Unveils Card Soundbox for Accepting Domestic and International Card Payments
Paytm has unveiled its latest innovation, the ‘Card Soundbox,’ a versatile device that facilitates both mobile and card payments. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of Paytm, expressed his confidence that this milestone solution will elevate India’s merchant payment capabilities. The Card Soundbox addresses two key challenges for merchants: the ability to accept card payments […]
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BSNL Is Offering Extra 30 Days Validity on This Prepaid Plan for a Limited Time
BSNL offers a range of prepaid plans that no other telco provides. If you are in an area where you can experience decent BSNL services through its 2G/3G/4G Network, you can avail yourself of BSNL services with some of the best recharge vouchers or plans that the state-owned telco offers across India. If you are […]
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Jio Prepaid Mobile Plans to Watch Your Favorite Netflix Shows
Reliance Jio recently achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first telecom operator in India to introduce prepaid plans that include Netflix as an added benefit. While it’s common for telecom companies to offer Over-The-Top (OTT) platform subscriptions as part of their prepaid plans, the inclusion of Netflix was unprecedented until Jio’s recent announcement. Jio […]
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Nokia Launches ‘6G Lab’ in India to Accelerate Technology and Application Development
Nokia has inaugurated a new ‘6G Lab’ in India, a pioneering initiative aimed at expediting the development of fundamental technologies and innovative applications based on 6G technology to meet the future needs of both industry and society. This lab aligns with the Indian government’s ‘Bharat 6G Vision,’ championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which envisions […]
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Airtel is Offering Netflix with its Broadband Plans, Get Details
Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom company in India is offering its broadband plans to customers with the OTT (over-the-top) benefit of Netflix. Airtel has a wide presence when it comes to offering fiber broadband services in the country. The telco offers its fiber broadband services under Airtel Xstream Fiber. The company has been adding wireline […]
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