Author: Bharatnet
Chennai’s Data Centre Capacity Set to More Than Double by 2030: ASSOCHAM-PwC Report
Chennai’s data centre capacity is projected to grow from 202 MW in 2025 to 551 MW by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%, according to a new report by ASSOCHAM in collaboration with PwC. Titled “Knowledge Paper on Empowering Global Digital Change: Tamil Nadu’s Data Centre and Cloud Vision,” the report […]
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Reliance Jio IPO Valuation Reaches $154 Billion
Jio Platforms, reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), is estimated to have an enterprise value (EV) ranging from $136 billion to $154 billion, according to analyst estimates. At the upper end, this valuation would place Jio as the sixth-largest listed telecom company globally by market capitalisation, surpassing Bharti Airtel’s current market cap of […]
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Tejas Networks Completes Delivery of Equipment for BSNL’s 1 Lakh 4G/5G Sites
Tata Group’s telecom equipment arm, Tejas Networks, has successfully completed the supply of equipment for 1 lakh 4G/5G sites to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), as part of a major contract awarded in August 2023. “We shipped over 100,000 sites for BSNL’s 4G/5G rollout — one of the largest single-vendor RAN deployments globally, completed in […]
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DoT Tightens Security Norms for Satellite Communication Services in India
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a stricter set of security conditions for companies seeking to offer satellite communication (satcom) services in the country. These revised norms apply to both existing GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services) licensees — such as Eutelsat OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture — as well as […]
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BSNL Employees Announce Two-Month Protest Over Delayed 4G/5G Rollout, BharatNet Issues, and Subscriber Loss
Employees of state-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are set to launch a nearly two-month-long protest starting May 16, citing serious concerns over delays in the 4G/5G rollout, underperformance in FTTH and enterprise services, and persistent execution challenges in the government’s BharatNet project. In a letter dated May 1, 2025, addressed to BSNL […]
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Reliance Jio Begins Deploying In-House 5G Network Equipment to Cut Costs and Reduce Import Dependence
Reliance Jio has started using its own locally manufactured 5G network equipment to densify its pan-India 5G rollout—a move that could significantly reduce costs and lessen its reliance on global vendors like Ericsson. According to sources familiar with the development, Jio is installing 5G small cell sites—miniature base stations that enhance coverage in dense urban […]
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The Future of Broadband: From Speed to Quality of Experience
For the past three decades, the broadband industry has focused on solving the basic connectivity challenge. Now, as networks advance beyond speed and capacity, the spotlight has shifted to delivering a consistent and reliable connection from the data centre to the end user. Today, Quality of Experience (QoE) is just as vital to user satisfaction […]
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BT Group Eyes Edge Computing Expansion Using Towers and Exchanges
UK telecom giant BT Group is exploring opportunities in Edge computing by repurposing parts of its tower and telephone exchange infrastructure. In a recent interview with TelcoTitans, David McKean, Director of BT’s tower division, revealed that the company is assessing how its extensive network of sites could serve enterprise and government clients while supporting its […]
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Airtel Unveils New 100 Mbps Xstream Fiber Plans with Netflix, OTT, and IPTV Perks
Bharti Airtel has expanded its Xstream Fiber portfolio with the launch of two new 100 Mbps broadband plans, following recent updates to its 200 Mbps offerings. With these additions, Airtel now offers four distinct 100 Mbps broadband plans, catering to varied user needs—from basic internet access to fully loaded entertainment packages. This rollout comes shortly […]
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Indus Towers 2025 Dividend Payout After Vodafone Idea Clears Dues
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has cleared its outstanding dues to Indus Towers, paving the way for a potential dividend payout post FY25 results. The long-standing non-payment had previously strained Indus’s cash flow, but the Q4 FY25 clearance has significantly improved its financial position. In Q4 FY25 alone, Indus’s free cash flow […]
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