Author: Bharatnet
India’s Optical Fiber Surge Fueled by AI, 5G, and Data Center Expansion
India’s optical fiber cable sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rapid digitalization, expanding 5G networks, and the increasing adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). According to a recent CBRE report, India’s data center capacity is projected to nearly double from 950 MW to 1,800 MW by 2026. Key Drivers of Data Center Growth […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News: BSNL Hands HFCL Work Order in Advance
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued an advance work order (AWO) worth ₹2,501.30 crore to HFCL for executing Phase 3 of the BharatNet project in the Punjab telecom circle. HFCL has become the first company to sign an agreement with BSNL as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) under BharatNet Phase 3 and will begin […]
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Bharti Telecom Increases Airtel Stake to 40.47% with ₹8,485 Crore Transaction
Bharti Telecom Limited has raised its stake in Bharti Airtel to 40.47% following a significant market transaction. Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL), a promoter-group entity of Bharti Airtel, sold approximately 0.84% stake (around 5.11 crore shares) for ₹8,485.11 crore. At 11:05 AM today, Bharti Airtel’s shares were trading at ₹1,662.50, down ₹13.05 (0.78%) on the […]
Read MoreITI Share Price- 19 February 2025
ITI Ltd’s share price surged to hit the upper circuit with a 5% gain, closing at ₹256 on February 19, 2025. The stock opened at ₹239.36 and remained locked at the upper circuit from 10:10 AM until the end of the trading session, indicating strong buying interest and limited selling pressure. The surge in ITI’s […]
Read MoreVodafone Idea Share Price- 19 February 2025
Vodafone Idea’s share price surged by 2.85% during trading on February 19, 2025, following the company’s refusal to accept the GST payment levied on February 4, 2025. In an official exchange filing, Vodafone Idea disclosed that it had received an order under Section 74 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, imposing a […]
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JioHotstar Subscription Plans with Vodafone Idea (Prepaid)
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, now offers JioHotstar subscriptions with several prepaid recharge plans. These are not new plans—Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions have simply been replaced with JioHotstar, following the launch of JioStar’s merged platform, which combines Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema into a single service. Here’s a detailed look at Vi’s prepaid plans […]
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Airtel IPTV Launched in India with Black Plans
Bharti Airtel has introduced—though perhaps in a soft-launch phase—its IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services bundled with Airtel Black plans in select regions. Airtel Black is the company’s premium postpaid offering, allowing customers to combine Mobile, Digital TV, and Fiber services into a single plan for added convenience. Airtel IPTV Launch and Features With Airtel’s IPTV […]
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TRAI Proposes Revised Authorization Framework for Telecom Infrastructure and Services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the terms and conditions for network authorizations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This move aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance ease of doing business, and support the growth of the telecom sector. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI’s input on the […]
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Reliance Jio Recharge Plans Offering JioHotstar Subscription
Reliance Jio currently offers only one prepaid recharge plan that includes a JioHotstar subscription—the Rs 949 plan. While this is not a new plan, the bundled Disney+ Hotstar subscription has now transitioned to JioHotstar. For those unfamiliar, Jio recently introduced the JioHotstar platform, merging JioCinema Premium and Disney+ Hotstar Premium into a single streaming service. […]
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India Poised to Lead the Development of Next-Gen 6G Technology
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, speaking at a Business Summit, stated that India is set to take the lead in developing next-generation 6G technology. He praised telecom service providers for executing the world’s fastest 5G rollout, covering 99% of India’s districts in just 22 months. Scindia also announced that 6G testing is already underway, promising a […]
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