Author: Bharatnet
BharatNet Phase 3 News: ITI Limited Inaugurates S-NOC in Himachal Pradesh
ITI Limited, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), has inaugurated the State Network Operations Center (S-NOC) for the BharatNet Phase-III project in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The newly launched S-NOC will serve as the nerve center for monitoring and managing the performance, security, and availability of the BharatNet network infrastructure in the region. In […]
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Google Aims for Fully Autonomous Fiber Network by End of 2025
Google is preparing to step away from manual network management—entirely. The tech giant is pushing toward Level 5 automation, the highest level of autonomy in telecom networks, with AI taking the wheel of its sprawling 2 million-mile fiber backbone. According to Muninder Sambi, VP and GM for Network and Security at Google Cloud, the company […]
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IPL News: Vodafone Idea Gives 5G Services in 11 Stadiums
After a successful 5G launch in Mumbai, leading telecom operator Vi has now rolled out its 5G services across major cricket stadiums in 11 cities—just in time for the ongoing India T20 League (March to May). Fans attending matches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Visakhapatnam can now enjoy […]
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Apple’s Satellite Partner Globalstar Gears Up to Launch Services in India
After Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper, Globalstar—Apple’s satellite communications (satcom) partner—is preparing to roll out its services in India. The Louisiana-based company has reportedly submitted an application to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the Centre’s nodal agency for space-related authorizations. Globalstar currently powers Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite […]
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Government Stake in Vi Confirmed
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has issued 36.95 billion equity shares to the Government of India, represented by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), following approval under Section 62(4) of the Companies Act, 2013. The allotment, cleared by the company’s Capital Raising Committee on April 8, 2025, is valued at ₹36,950 crore, with […]
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NBCC and RailTel Join Forces to Develop Data Centres in India and Abroad
State-owned NBCC (India) Limited and RailTel Corporation of India Limited have entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop data centre projects across India and overseas over the next five years. The partnership will cover the entire lifecycle of data centre development—from concept to commissioning. Defined Roles and Expertise Under the MoU, […]
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DoT Defers Mandatory Broadband Equipment Testing Amid US Trade Talks
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has postponed the implementation of its mandatory broadband equipment testing and certification rule. This regulation requires that all broadband gear imported into India—such as Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Optical Network Terminals (ONTs)—must be tested and certified for safety and security before being sold in the Indian market. The decision […]
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5G Services in India: A Look at Entry-Level Plans and ARPU Growth
All three major private telecom operators in India—Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi)—are now offering 5G services. While Vi has only just entered the 5G space, starting with the Mumbai circle, it now joins Airtel and Jio in providing next-gen connectivity to end users. So far, we’ve seen Airtel and Jio offer entry-level […]
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Despite US Tariffs, India’s Telecom Industry Stays Competitive
India’s telecom and agriculture sectors have emerged among the worst-hit by tariff hikes imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to a report by EY. In the telecom sector, tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. have surged from 0% to 26% as of April 9, 2025, impacting $6 billion worth of trade. […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G to be Launched in Additional 4 Regions
Vodafone Idea (Vi) launched its 5G services in March, starting with the Mumbai circle. In April 2025, the telco confirmed plans to expand its 5G footprint to more circles, including Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab—bringing the total to five circles. While it’s unclear if additional regions will be added this month, Vi has already fulfilled […]
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