Author: Bharatnet
Subscriber Churn Persists: Are Private Telcos Rethinking Tariff Hikes?
This July, the telcos had finally mustered up the courage to hike tariffs after a 30-month wait. Airtel and Vi announced a 21 percent hike, while Jio raised them by 12-25 percent. The subscriber churn has not stopped ever since. India’s mobile service market has lost 16.81 million connections since July. RJio, Airtel, and Vi […]
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Globalstar Receives 15-Year FCC Authorization Renewal for Satellite Operations
Globalstar announced that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted a 15-year renewal of its authorization for GUSA Licensee LLC to operate a variety of mobile earth terminals with its U.S. and French-licensed NGSO satellites across the United States and its territories. This reauthorization allows Globalstar to expand its ancillary terrestrial network footprint […]
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DoT Awaits TRAI’s Recommendations on Satellite Spectrum Allocation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on norms for allocating satellite spectrum, as informed in Parliament on Wednesday. The government plans to allocate satellite communication spectrum through an administrative process, unlike telecom operators, who must acquire spectrum via auctions. Minister of State for Communications, […]
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Airtel Ericsson Deal of Multi-Billion Dollar Extended
Ericsson has signed a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension agreement with Bharti Airtel to provide radio access network (RAN) products and solutions for its 4G and 5G networks. The agreement includes the deployment of centralized RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions to enhance network capacity and coverage. Under the deal, Ericsson will also deliver software upgrades for […]
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UAE Allocates 6 GHz and 600 MHz and Bands for IMT
The UAE has allocated the 600 MHz and 6 GHz frequency bands for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) systems, aiming to enhance its telecommunications sector. Announced by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), this initiative positions the UAE among the first countries globally to adopt these frequencies, aligning with the resolutions of the World […]
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AT&T Partners with Mavenir for Open RAN 5G Radio Deployment
AT&T has announced plans to deploy Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) radios from Mavenir, aligning with its strategy to build an open, multi-vendor, and programmable wireless network. In a joint blog post, Rob Soni, VP of RAN Technology, and Todd Zeiler, VP of Wireless Engineering & Construction at AT&T, stated, “We have signed new […]
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Jio Enterprise Wi-Fi 6 Technology for Transforming Business Connectivity
Reliance Jio offers Enterprise Wi-Fi services tailored to meet the specific connectivity needs of businesses, providing a solution that goes beyond the scope of regular consumer Wi-Fi. Designed to cater to the unique demands of various industries, Jio Enterprise Wi-Fi combines cost-effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and robust security into a seamless package. What Is Jio Enterprise […]
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BSNL International Roaming Plans for UAE- Users Can Use Without SIM Change
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Kerala circle has announced that its customers can now access international roaming in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without needing to change their SIM cards. This service is available for both prepaid and postpaid customers of the state-run telecom operator in Kerala, thanks to BSNL’s partnership with UAE-based telecom operator […]
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As Per New Telecom Act Rules, Telcos Must Give Access of Telecom Infra to Govt
Telecom service providers (TSPs) must grant the government access to critical telecom infrastructure (CTI) under the new Telecom Act, 2023. The Act empowers the central government to designate telecom networks as CTI if their disruption could pose significant threats to national security, public health, the economy, or public safety. Key Provisions of the Telecom Act, […]
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6G: The Next Frontier in Connectivity
As 5G reshapes industries with ultra-fast speeds and low latency, the tech world is already gearing up for 6G, the next leap in wireless innovation. This groundbreaking technology promises to redefine connectivity through intelligent, intent-driven, and sustainable networks designed to meet the growing demands of a digital-first world. What Will 6G Bring? The transition from […]
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