Author: Bharatnet
Reliance Jio Set to Unveil Private 5G Deployments in Upcoming Months
Reliance Jio, India’s top telecom operator, plans to showcase its private 5G network deployments with enterprise customers in the coming three to four months, according to Ajay Sehgal, Chief Revenue Officer of Jio Business. Speaking at 5G Industries Innovation Summit 2024, Sehgal revealed that multiple proof-of-concept (PoC) projects are already in progress, with a focus […]
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Airtel Black Rs 899 Plan Offers 100 Mbps Broadband and DTH Bundle
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, offers a popular Airtel Black plan priced at Rs 899 per month (excluding taxes). This plan combines a 100 Mbps broadband connection with a Wi-Fi setup and a DTH (Direct-to-Home) service. For those unfamiliar, Airtel Black is a bundled service offering from Airtel, designed to provide multiple services under […]
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BSNL Emerges as the Only Telecom Operator to Gain Users in July 2024 Amid Tariff Hikes
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the struggling Indian telecom operator, was the only company to gain users in July 2024, while other major players such as MTNL, Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio saw customer losses due to recent tariff hikes. BSNL added 2.97 million new customers, bucking the industry trend. Vodafone Idea’s CEO, […]
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5G Standalone is a Must for 6G
Despite the growing skepticism surrounding 5G in the tech world and the forward-looking hype around 6G—which Fierce reminds us is still six years away—6G will heavily rely on key 5G standalone (5G SA) technology. For years, operators have voiced concerns over the high costs of implementing 5G SA. Carrier executives have expressed to Fierce […]
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Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024- DoT Invites Online Nominations
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has announced the invitation for online nominations for the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024. This award is open to Indian citizens and organizations/institutions registered in India or established by the Central/State governments or Union Territories. Nominations are also invited from: – Universities, Technical/Educational/Academic Institutions – […]
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1500+ 5G Base Transceiver Stations Installed in August 2024
India’s 5G infrastructure saw a notable boost in August 2024, with the deployment of 1,739 new 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This expansion has significantly enhanced 5G connectivity and network coverage across the country. Top States Leading 5G BTS Additions Several states have made substantial contributions to the […]
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United Airlines Starlink Deal for Fast WiFi Access
SpaceX nearly doubled its backlog of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi orders following a major deal with United Airlines last week, according to Nick Galano, SpaceX’s director of Starlink aviation sales and partnerships. Speaking at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, Galano revealed, “We now have about 2,500 aircraft under contract, transitioning what started as […]
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Mid-Band Spectrum: The Key to 5G Success Worldwide
The success of 5G networks heavily relies on the mid-band spectrum, which telecom operators worldwide have primarily used to deliver 5G services to consumers. While mmWave spectrum is essential for industrial applications, the mid-band is ideal for consumer-related use cases. According to an Ookla report, 72% of the 295 global operators providing 5G services utilize […]
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Vodafone Idea Rs 666 & 479 Recharge Validity Reduced
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has reduced the validity of its Rs 666 and Rs 479 prepaid plans, effectively raising the cost for users, even though the price remains unchanged. This change comes after the July 2024 tariff hikes. Both plans offer limited daily data, but the Rs 666 plan includes Hero Unlimited benefits. Let’s break […]
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Jio Network Down Issue, Social Media Reacts
Reliance Jio users nationwide have experienced a network outage on Tuesday morning, leading to a surge of complaints on social media. Numerous users have reported connectivity issues across various platforms. According to Down Detector, the number of reported problems peaked around noon, with 10,522 users highlighting network errors at approximately 12:05 PM on September 17, […]
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