Author: Bharatnet
DoT Extends Deadline for Mandatory SIM Dealer Verification to March 31
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for mobile operators to register their SIM card dealers, agents, and distributors until March 31, 2025. This extension was primarily granted to accommodate BSNL, which required additional time to address certain software-related challenges. Meanwhile, private telecom operators had already completed the registration of their agents and […]
Read MoreTata Communications Share Price- 21 February 2025
Tata Communications’ share price closed at ₹1,450.15 on February 19, 2025, marking a notable decline as the stock continued its downward trend throughout the trading session. The stock hit an intraday low of ₹1,439.1 in the final moments of trading, reflecting selling pressure and weak investor sentiment. Today’s decline of 2.43% adds to the company’s […]
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Meta Waterworth Project- Pioneering the World’s Longest Subsea Cable for Next-Gen Connectivity
Upon completion, Project Waterworth will extend over 50,000 km—surpassing Earth’s circumference—making it the longest subsea cable project to leverage the highest-capacity technology available. Connecting five major continents, including the U.S., India, Brazil, and South Africa, this initiative will deliver unparalleled digital connectivity. We’ve announced our most ambitious subsea cable endeavor yet: Project Waterworth. Once complete, […]
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India Set to Operate Fully on 5G by 2026, Accelerates Indigenous 6G Development
India will operate entirely on 5G by the end of 2026, with efforts already in motion to develop homegrown 6G technology, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced at the India-Israel Business Forum in New Delhi. India’s 5G Rollout and Future 6G Development “By the end of 2026, the entire country will be […]
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MTS Brings Mobile Connectivity to Antarctica’s Most Extreme Stations
Russian telecom operator MTS has expanded mobile connectivity to two major Antarctic research stations, Vostok and Mirny, in collaboration with the Russian Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI). This deployment ensures that all five Russian research stations in Antarctica now have year-round mobile service, MTS announced on Tuesday. First Cellular Network at the “Pole of […]
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Airtel’s SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine / Undersea Cable to Boost India’s Global Connectivity
India has made a significant advancement in global internet connectivity with the arrival of a 21,700 km-long submarine cable in Chennai. This high-speed undersea cable, linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe, brings an impressive 220 terabits per second (Tbps) of capacity, further strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure. Airtel enhances global connectivity […]
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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 […]
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