Author: Bharatnet
Due to India Pakistan War Tensions, Indian Telcos Implement Emergency Protocols to Maintain Network Stability at Borders
Telecom operators across India have initiated emergency protocols to ensure seamless connectivity, particularly for Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) at state and district levels. This follows new directives from the Ministry of Communications aimed at strengthening network stability in critical regions. Emergency SOPs Enforced In a letter dated May 7, the Ministry invoked the Standard Operating […]
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DoT Finalizing Satellite Spectrum Allocation Rules, Awaits Cabinet Approval for Pricing
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is finalizing the detailed regulations and will initiate the allocation process once Cabinet approval for pricing is obtained. This framework aims to accelerate the commercial rollout of satellite broadband across India, focusing on remote and underserved regions while ensuring government revenue and regulatory oversight. Satellite operators will be required to […]
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C-DoT Partners with Synergy Quantum to Develop Drone-Based Quantum Key Technology
In a strategic move to strengthen India’s capabilities in quantum-secure communication, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), the leading telecom R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Synergy Quantum India Private Limited, a pioneering deep-tech company specializing in quantum technologies. The MoU […]
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BSNL Launches Mother’s Day Offer: 5% Discount and Extra Validity on Select Prepaid Plans
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator, has introduced a special Mother’s Day Offer, providing a 5% discount on select prepaid plans and additional validity on specific plans. This limited-time offer is available from May 7 to May 14, 2025, and is applicable to all prepaid users across all telecom circles. 5% Discount […]
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Telecom Tariff Hike Expected in H2
Telecom operators are expected to initiate another round of tariff hikes in the second half of the current fiscal year, driven by stable subscriber growth and the waning impact of the July 2024 hikes, according to analysts. Data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) indicates a steady return to net subscriber growth, predominantly […]
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Starlink Approved for Operation in India after Government Nod
Elon Musk’s Starlink has received the green light from the Indian government to provide satellite internet services in the country, according to two officials familiar with the matter. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) following Starlink’s agreement to adhere to critical national security-related licensing conditions, one of the officials […]
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Operation Sindoor News: Government Directs Telcos to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Secure Critical Infrastructure
The Indian government has instructed all private and state-owned telecom operators to ramp up disaster-level preparedness, ensure uninterrupted nationwide connectivity, and collaborate effectively to maintain seamless network operations during emergencies. During a meeting on May 7, telecom operators were urged to compile and regularly update a list of critical telecom infrastructure and installations, with a […]
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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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