Author: Bharatnet
Jio Offers 10 GB Data in Rs 11
Jio has launched a new data add-on plan priced at Rs 11, providing 11 GB of high-speed 4G data with a validity of just 60 minutes. This plan targets users with 4G-only smartphones who need a temporary boost in data for large downloads or uploads. The Rs 11 add-on can be used alongside an existing […]
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BSNL and Viasat Launch India’s First Satellite-to-Device Service
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched India’s first satellite-to-device service, partnering with U.S.-based satellite communications company Viasat. The collaboration successfully showcased two-way satellite messaging services at India Mobile Congress 2024 in October. BSNL’s Satellite-to-Device Service Debut The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced, “BSNL launches India’s 1st Satellite-to-Device service! Seamless connectivity now reaches India’s […]
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E& UAE and Ericsson Partner to Explore 6G Technology and Future Networks
E& UAE has partnered with Ericsson through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibilities of 6G technology, including potential use cases and future network advancements. The MoU initiates an early phase of collaboration, focusing on defining the next generation of mobile network evolution through a series of technical discussions and engagements. Khalid […]
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MTNL Defaults on Rs 1,094 Crore Loan to Bank of India
Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd. (MTNL) added slippages of Rs 1,094 crore to Bank of India’s results for the July-September quarter, leading the lender to make provisions of Rs 200 crore. Total slippages for the quarter reached Rs 2,546 crore, up from Rs 1,930 crore in the previous quarter. Besides MTNL, slippages included Rs 702 crore […]
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TRAI to Finalize Satellite Spectrum Guidelines by December 15: Report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to finalize its recommendations on satellite communication spectrum allocation by December 15. Following TRAI’s recommendations, the government will review and decide on the allocation approach, potentially paving the way for satellite-based broadband services across India. TRAI’s Satellite Spectrum Recommendations According to reports, TRAI aims to submit […]
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Bidder Challenges BSNL’s BharatNet Phase III Tender in Delhi High Court
Delhi 13 November 2024, A tender participant has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the tender process, alleging unfair practices and violations of the specified guidelines. The contested tender is part of the BharatNet Phase-3 project initiated by BSNL, which involves designing, supplying, constructing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining the Middle Mile Network. This initiative […]
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BSNL Launches WiFi Roaming Service Nationwide
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a nationwide Wi-Fi roaming service for its FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) customers, allowing them to connect to BSNL’s networks across India. Previously, BSNL FTTH users could only access high-speed internet at their fixed home location. With this new service, customers can now enjoy their broadband connection’s high-speed internet nationwide, even […]
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India’s 5G Base Stations Top 4.6 Lakh, but Rollout Pace Slows
India’s 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) count recently surpassed 4.6 lakh in October 2024, adding just a few thousand in the past months. Following an initial rapid deployment, telecom operators have moderated their 5G expansion, citing extensive coverage already achieved and limited monetization opportunities. In July, India crossed the 4.5 lakh BTS milestone, but it […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News- ITI Ltd Secures Orders Valued at Rs 4,559 Crore
State-owned telecom manufacturer ITI Limited announced on 10th Nov that it has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a BharatNet Phase-3 project covering Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur, with a contract valued at Rs 1,537 crore. Additionally, ITI Limited also secured the lowest bid for projects in Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and the Andaman […]
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BharatNet Phase 3: HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Consortium Secures Rs 6,925 Crore BSNL Contract
The BharatNet project, part of the government’s initiative to expand connectivity, is projected to be completed by 2025. For Phase 3, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has named the HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Solutions Private Limited consortium as the lowest bidder, with a bid valued at Rs 6,925 crore to develop the middle-mile network in Uttar Pradesh […]
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