Author: Bharatnet
Vibrant Village Programme II to undertake telecom infrastructure deployment in 47 villages along Nepal border
Summary: Under the Vibrant Village Programme II (VVP II), 47 border villages in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh will be developed with improved road and telecom connectivity. The initiative focuses on strengthening infrastructure, boosting livelihoods through tourism and skill development, and supporting local community groups. It will be implemented across strategically selected villages in […]
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JSW Group and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres are reportedly considering acquiring a stake in Vodafone Idea
Summary: Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecom operator, is in talks with domestic and international investors about a potential stake sale as it seeks funds to support future growth. The renewed interest comes after the government granted relief by allowing the company to defer payments on past Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues for 10 years, improving […]
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Government Implements Measures to Protect Underground Utilities During Telecom Cable Installation
Summary: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region informed the Lok Sabha that the government has taken several measures to prevent damage to drinking water pipelines and other underground utilities during the installation of telecom infrastructure. While telecom operators have reported some cases of unreported excavation on the Call Before […]
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SpaceX Considers Nasdaq Listing as Its Valuation Approaches $1.75 Trillion
Summary: SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly considering listing its shares on the Nasdaq as part of a potential public offering that could value the company at around $1.75 trillion. The company is also exploring early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, which could increase investor demand for its shares. While discussions are ongoing and […]
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GAIL and RailTel Enter into MoU to Explore Telecom Opportunities in India
Summary: GAIL (India) Limited and RailTel Corporation of India Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 5, 2026, to explore opportunities in telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s communication ecosystem by leveraging the companies’ expertise in network infrastructure and technology to expand reliable digital connectivity. The collaboration also seeks […]
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BSNL Activates 6,132 4G Towers Across Andhra Pradesh
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched 6,132 new 4G sites across Andhra Pradesh to improve internet speed and mobile connectivity. Around 1,325 of these sites were deployed under the Digital Bharat Nidhi-funded 4G Saturation Project, extending coverage to 2,641 previously unserved villages and helping bridge the rural-urban digital gap. The expansion has boosted the […]
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Jio IPO: The first initial public offering from the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group in two decades is expected to face delays due to ongoing regulatory uncertainty
Summary: Delays in the Indian government’s approval of revised listing regulations may push back the planned IPO of Jio Platforms Ltd., the digital arm of Reliance Industries Ltd. led by Mukesh Ambani. Reliance is waiting for the government to formalize the rule changes before appointing bankers and filing its draft prospectus, which it now hopes […]
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Telecom Providers Speed Up AI Monetisation Through Emerging Revenue Strategies, Reports GSMA Intelligence
Summary: Research from GSMA Intelligence presented at Mobile World Congress 2026 shows that telecom operators are shifting their AI strategies from primarily reducing operational costs to generating new revenue streams. While most AI deployments in 2025 focused on internal automation—such as customer service chatbots and predictive maintenance—companies are now exploring higher-value services to counter slowing […]
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Vodafone Idea Begins Offering 5G Connectivity at the Golden Temple in Amritsar
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched its 5G services at the Golden Temple in Amritsar to enhance high-speed connectivity at one of the world’s most visited religious sites, which receives over 1.5 lakh visitors daily. The company has deployed dedicated 5G infrastructure around the temple complex to handle heavy network traffic and provide faster speeds, […]
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TRAI Conducts Drive Test in Samastipur, Bihar: Jio Leads in 5G Performance, BSNL Encounters Issues with Call Dependability
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released findings from its January 2026 Independent Drive Test in Samastipur, Bihar, where teams assessed mobile network performance across 272.2 km of city routes, multiple hotspots, and walk-test locations. The results showed strong voice and data performance from Airtel and Reliance Jio, with Jio delivering the highest 5G […]
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