Author: Bharatnet
BSNL AirFibre Delivers 200 Mbps Speed with OTT Benefits at an Attractive Price
Summary: BSNL’s AirFibre 200 Mbps plan offers a value-focused Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband service with 5TB monthly data, speeds of up to 200 Mbps, unlimited landline calling, and access to multiple OTT platforms, including JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, and Lionsgate Play. Running on BSNL’s 4G network, the plan provides a higher monthly data allowance than […]
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Google Cloud Eyes Further Expansion of AI Data Centre Footprint in India Beyond Visakhapatnam
Summary: Google Cloud plans to expand its AI data centre investments in India beyond its upcoming 1 GW facility in Visakhapatnam, signalling a broader long-term strategy for the country. The company said its previously announced $15 billion investment is only the first phase of its plans and intends to double its capital expenditure on Indian […]
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India’s 5G Infrastructure Faces Challenges in Supporting AI Workloads
Summary: India’s 5G network has expanded quickly, led by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and the ongoing rollout by Vodafone Idea, placing the country ninth globally for median 5G download speeds. However, an Ookla report highlights that relatively low upload speeds and average multi-server latency of 51.6 ms could limit the performance of AI-powered applications, particularly […]
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ESDS Unveils Indigenous Sovereign AI Cloud Platform for India
Summary: ESDS Software Solution has launched Swaraj Cloud, a sovereign AI cloud platform that is fully developed, hosted, and operated within India. Designed to ensure complete data residency while reducing dependence on foreign infrastructure, the platform is intended to meet the regulatory and compliance needs of sectors such as banking, government, healthcare, and public services. […]
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NEC Secures Supply Deal for I-2SEA Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable Project
Summary: NEC Corporation has signed a supply agreement with a consortium comprising Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications for the I-2SEA submarine cable system connecting India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Spanning approximately 3,600 km, the cable will link key AI and data centre hubs, including Hyderabad, Chennai, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur, with commercial operations expected to […]
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Tech Mahindra and Microsoft Collaborate to Accelerate AI-Powered 5G Network Digital Twin for Telecom Transformation
Summary: Tech Mahindra has partnered with Microsoft to launch an AI-powered network digital twin platform that helps telecom operators modernise network operations, improve service quality, and maximise 5G revenue opportunities. Built using Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Azure Digital Twins, and advanced AI technologies, the solution enables real-time network intelligence, predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and autonomous operations. […]
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Tata Communications Commits $152 Million to Strengthen Singapore–India Connectivity
Summary: Tata Communications has announced a $152 million investment to expand its subsea cable network, strengthening connectivity between India and Singapore to support the growing demand for AI, cloud, and digital services. The project includes new cable systems linking Mumbai and Chennai with Singapore, which will integrate with the company’s existing fibre network connecting over […]
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BSNL Adds Mobile Users Across 11 Telecom Circles, with Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Kerala Leading Growth: TRAI
Summary: TRAI data for May 2026 shows that BSNL added wireless mobile subscribers in 11 telecom circles, led by Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Kerala, despite an overall nationwide decline of 104,660 subscribers. Growth was also recorded in Himachal Pradesh, UP West, Gujarat, UP East, Punjab, Kolkata, and the North East, but heavy losses in Bihar, […]
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Airtel Adds Mobile Users in Mumbai While Jio and Vodafone Idea Record Subscriber Decline in May 2026
Summary: Bharti Airtel was the only major telecom operator to add mobile subscribers in Mumbai during May 2026, while Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea recorded customer losses, according to TRAI data. Despite an overall decline in wireless subscribers in the Mumbai circle, Airtel expanded its user base, indicating strong customer retention and network preference. The […]
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Holds Talks with Bharti Enterprises Chairman on Strengthening Infrastructure and Connectivity
Summary: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal in Amaravati to discuss strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure. The meeting focused on expanding last-mile internet connectivity, improving mobile tower coverage, attracting investments in data centres and an undersea cable landing station, and enhancing the ease of doing business for […]
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