Author: Bharatnet
Delay in Vi’s ₹25,000 Crore Funding Worsens Financial Struggles
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is grappling with worsening financial challenges as its ₹25,000 crore debt-funding plan faces significant delays, casting doubt on its ability to achieve a turnaround. The setback follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of Vi’s curative petition to recalculate its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, which has further strained the company’s financial outlook. Analysts […]
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SpaceX to launch Indian Satellites for ISRO
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly struck a significant deal with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch the GSAT-20 communications satellite. The mission is scheduled for early next week and will use SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This collaboration marks the first commercial partnership between ISRO and SpaceX and comes under the newly elected US […]
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US Military’s Strategy to Roll Out Open RAN 5G Across Defence Bases
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has detailed its strategy to deploy private 5G networks across approximately 800 military installations, creating significant opportunities for 5G equipment manufacturers like JMA Wireless, Ericsson, as software providers and systems integrators, including Verizon, Boingo, Cisco, and EchoStar. Strengthening National Security with Open RAN The Pentagon is integrating 5G into […]
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Germany’s Telcos Accelerate ‘5G on Track’ Initiative
The persistent issue of unreliable, high-speed mobile data on trains has prompted Germany to explore innovative solutions to improve 5G connectivity for rail travelers. A new initiative, “5G am Gleis” (5G on Track), aims to deliver gigabit-capable 5G coverage along the Hamburg-Berlin railway, one of the busiest routes in the country. Collaborative Effort to Transform […]
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IIT Indore Develops Smart Receivers to Advance 6G Military Communications
As India advances toward 6G technology, IIT Indore is developing intelligent receivers to significantly enhance military communication capabilities, an official reported. These receivers can automatically detect and decode essential communication methods, such as modulation, channel coding, and interleaving, ensuring accurate data transmission even under challenging conditions with noise or interference, the IIT representative added. “This […]
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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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