Author: Bharatnet
Netgear Exploring Partnerships to Launch Local Manufacturing
Wi-Fi router and modem maker Netgear is exploring partnerships with global contract manufacturers to launch India-made products. “We are in advanced stages and expect to roll out our ‘Make in India’ products within 2024,” said Marthesh Nagendra, Senior Director – Commercial, Netgear APAC. The company is currently evaluating multiple options with manufacturing partners who have […]
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Starlink Receives FCC Approval for Direct-to-Cell Services
Starlink, the satellite communications company owned by SpaceX, has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to offer direct-to-cell services in specific parts of the United States. According to Reuters, the FCC granted Starlink and T-Mobile permission to provide direct-to-cell coverage in areas of North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. This special approval is […]
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Vodafone Idea with Netflix Prepaid Plans
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in India, offers two Netflix-bundled prepaid plans priced at ₹1198 and ₹1599. These plans were launched before recent tariff hikes, making them more affordable at the time. The ₹1198 plan offers 70 days of service validity, while the ₹1599 plan provides 84 days. Both plans include a Netflix […]
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Bharti Airtel to Acquire Tata Play
Bharti Airtel is reportedly in advanced talks with the Tata Group to acquire Tata Play, India’s largest direct-to-home (DTH) service provider, which has been facing financial challenges. The acquisition aims to bolster Airtel’s presence in the digital TV segment, which is increasingly under pressure from the rise of over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. Market Shifts Toward […]
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Airport Authority Opposes Telecom Industry’s Spectrum Allocation Proposal
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has raised objections to a proposal from the telecom industry, submitted to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), seeking permission to use the 2700-2900 MHz spectrum band for wireless broadband services, according to sources. This spectrum is currently allocated for AAI’s aeronautical radio navigation services, which are essential for aircraft […]
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4.5 Million International Spoofed Calls Blocked Daily
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL are blocking 45 lakh spoofed calls daily using an advanced solution jointly developed by the DOT and all four telecom operators. “As of now, all four TSPs have successfully implemented the system. About one third of total spoofed calls at 4.5 million spoofed calls are being stopped […]
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Mumbai Metro 3 Gets Vodafone Idea Connectivity
Vodafone Idea has successfully deployed its 4G network along the entire Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3, a key infrastructure project inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. “As Mumbai prepares to commute on this new metro route, Vi is pleased to announce the completion of its network […]
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3385 5G BTS Deployed in September 2024
5G has expanded rapidly in India, but recently, the pace of 5G base transceiver station (BTS) deployments has slowed. In September 2024, India added 3,385 new 5G BTS sites, increasing the total count from 4,53,794 to 4,57,179. This is a more significant jump compared to the 1,500 new sites added in August. So why have […]
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Best Reliance Jio Family Plans and for Individuals in October 2024
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, offers a range of JioPlus postpaid plans, including individual and family options, introduced in March 2023. Here’s an overview of the postpaid offerings as of now, based on Jio’s website and app, ranging from the lowest to the highest price point. Jio Rs 349 Postpaid – Individual Plan This […]
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Google to Spend $1 Billion to Build Data Center in Thailand
Google has allocated THB36 billion ($1 billion) to establish its first data center in Thailand, as part of its broader initiative to promote responsible AI adoption and digital skill development, announced in 2023. In a blog post, Jackie Wang, Country Director at Google Thailand, revealed that the facility will be located in Chonburi province. The […]
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