Author: Bharatnet
Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurates 27th National Conference on e-Governance
Mumbai Sept 3, 2024 Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde lauded the winners of the National e-Governance Awards, calling them revolutionaries who are significantly simplifying the lives of citizens across India. His remarks were made during the inauguration of the 27th National Conference on e-Governance in Mumbai. The event, spanning two days, focuses on the theme […]
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BSNL Launches 4G in Visakhapatnam
BSNL officially launched 4G services in Visakhapatnam on August 29, with the rollout beginning in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) cluster. The coverage extends to the RINL administrative area, plant, and residential quarters, with the launch event held at Ukkunagaram. Principal GM of Visakhapatnam Telecom District, Paul William, announced that the Centre has allocated an […]
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Vodafone Idea Penalized with Rs 73 Crore GST
Debt-laden telecom firm Vodafone Idea (VIL) has been hit with demand orders from multiple GST offices, totaling over ₹73 crore in tax dues, penalties, and interest, according to a regulatory filing. The company received nine separate orders, primarily for alleged short payment of taxes and excessive claims of input tax credit (ITC). The largest penalty, […]
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HFCL upgrades BSNL Network to Speed Up Data Service
HFCL Limited has successfully completed one of the largest global deployments of Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) architecture-based Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Valued at approximately ₹390 crore, the project began in October 2022. At 2:15 pm, HFCL’s shares were trading at ₹146.59 on the NSE, up by ₹0.23 […]
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Airtel Netflix Plan for Prepaid & Postpaid Customers
Airtel India offers Netflix as part of its rewards program, bundled with select prepaid and postpaid mobile plans. If you’re seeking entertainment perks, particularly Netflix, along with your mobile services as we head into September 2024, this guide will help you find the right plan. Let’s explore Airtel’s offerings that include Netflix as an additional […]
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BSNL Entry Level Plan Upgraded With Speed Benefits
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has quietly upgraded the speeds of its entry-level broadband plans, although the data limits remain unchanged. Previously, BSNL’s basic plans offered minimal speeds with limited data. However, while the speed has been increased, the data caps have not been adjusted. The plans that received these speed boosts are priced at […]
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New Rules for Digital Bharat Nidhi In Effect
India has introduced the Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These rules are designed to expand telecommunications services in underserved regions and communities across the country. The Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund established under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, has been updated […]
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Jio AGM 2024: Jio Aims to Connect 1 Million Homes Every Month with 5G FWA
Reliance Jio is setting an ambitious goal to connect a million homes every 30 days with its 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service, JioAirFiber, according to Chairman Mukesh Ambani. “We are challenging ourselves to reach a million homes every month. With this momentum, we are confident in achieving our goal of 100 million home broadband […]
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Reliance Industries AGM 2024: Jio Targets Max Share in 5G Adoption
The rising availability of affordable 5G smartphones is expected to accelerate the adoption of Reliance Jio’s 5G network, said Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani. Speaking at the company’s 47th annual general meeting, Ambani emphasized that as 5G phones become more accessible, Jio is positioned to dominate the growing 5G market in India. “Today, nearly […]
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Scindia Prioritizes Quality, Local Manufacturing, and R&D for Telecom Sector Growth
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has outlined key pillars to drive the future of India’s telecom sector, emphasizing increased R&D, improved quality of service (QoS), and the development of a locally built 4G stack. In a recent interview, Scindia highlighted the country’s progress, noting that while India was a follower in 3G, it became a key […]
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