Author: Bharatnet
Jio International Roaming Plans- New Plans for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Canada, Europe, Caribbean Islands and Thailand
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has introduced new international roaming packs for various countries, including Thailand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean Islands. These new packs offer more data and value, with pay-as-you-go rates reduced by up to 50% in 32 international destinations. Additionally, customers using the Europe and Caribbean monthly packs […]
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Tripura Flood News: Airtel Offers Free Data for 4 Days
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has announced free data and calling services for customers in the Northeastern states affected by excessive rainfall, including Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and Meghalaya. In a show of support, Airtel is providing special benefits to both prepaid and postpaid customers in these regions. Airtel extends support to the affected customers […]
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Indian Telecom Firms Target 10% Share of Global 6G Patents in 3 Years
Indian telecom companies are targeting a 10% share of global sixth-generation (6G) patents within the next three years, according to a statement from the Ministry of Communications. “Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) members stressed the need to align research with ‘India’s needs’ and to establish a robust standards community,” the ministry said. India has already initiated […]
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DoT have No Plans to Regulate WhatsApp
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has clarified that it does not plan to regulate over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Officials have stated that these apps do not fall under the definition of telecommunication as outlined in the new Act. This clarification comes as telecom companies renew efforts to push for regulations on […]
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Tripura Flood News: DoT and TSPs Does Joint Efforts to Restore Network
Tripura experienced severe disruptions due to unprecedented heavy rainfall and flooding between August 19 and August 23, leading to significant damage to telecom infrastructure and widespread service outages. In response, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), along with telecom service providers (TSPs) such as BSNL, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), has successfully restored over […]
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Rs 3599 Prepaid Plan Free with Jio AirFiber
Reliance Jio is offering its Rs 3,599 prepaid plan for free with the AirFiber connection. AirFiber, Jio’s 5G Fixed-Wireless Access (FWA) service, serves as an alternative to traditional fiber connections. Currently, users who get an AirFiber connection can potentially receive the Rs 3,599 annual prepaid plan at no extra cost. AirFiber can be booked for […]
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AT&T’s India Development Center to Expand by 2,500-3,000 Employees in the Next 2 Years
AT&T’s India Development Center (IDC) is expanding rapidly, planning to add 2,500-3,000 employees over the next two years. Currently, the IDC has around 2,000 employees spread across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Though AT&T has been in India for 40 years, the IDC was established just last year to build a technology powerhouse supporting AT&T Technology […]
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What is OSS/BSS in Telecom?
OSS (Operations Support Systems) and BSS (Business Support Systems) are key components of telecom infrastructure used to manage and support telecommunications networks and services. What is OSS in Telecom? Purpose of OSS in Telecom OSS is responsible for the operational management of telecom networks. It helps telecom operators monitor, control, analyze, and manage the technical […]
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India to Lead in Telecom Category by 2030, Says GSMA
India has emerged as the third-largest 5G user base globally and is on course to become a leading telecom superpower by the end of this decade, according to a senior executive of the London-based GSM Association (GSMA). “India already ranks third in global 5G usage and is well-positioned to become one of the top telecom […]
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Optiemus Partners with Tejas Networks for Telecom Equipment Manufacturing
Optiemus Electronics announced its entry into telecom equipment manufacturing, partnering with Tata Group’s Tejas Networks. This move comes as the government intensifies its focus on indigenous design and manufacturing of telecom equipment. Optiemus will collaborate with Tejas Networks to produce a range of telecom products, including 4G baseband units, remote radio heads, ONT/ONU, broadband switches, […]
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