Broadband
E2A Transpacific Subsea Cable Work Started
An international consortium comprising Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank Corp., SK Broadband, and Verizon Business has officially commenced the construction of the East Asia to North America (E2A) submarine cable system. This high-capacity system will feature 12 fibre pairs and offer a total data capacity exceeding 182Tbps, spanning approximately 12,500 km across the Pacific Ocean. It will […]
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National Broadband Mission 2.0 to be Launched on 1st April 2025
The Indian government has undertaken several key measures to enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas and bridge the digital divide through the National Broadband Mission (NBM). These initiatives include streamlining infrastructure development, ensuring stable broadband access, and funding projects to expand high-speed internet services across the country, including Tamil Nadu. Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal and […]
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Odisha to Establish Cable Landing Station in Puri to Boost Digital Infrastructure
In a strategic initiative to position Odisha as a global digital hub, the state’s Electronics and IT Department is planning to set up a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the progress of the detailed project report (DPR) on 19th March, which is being jointly developed by RailTel and Deloitte. […]
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BSNL Awards Polycab Services Rs 3000 Crore Project under BharatNet
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a ₹3,000 crore contract to Polycab Services to support the BharatNet project. BharatNet is a government initiative aimed at expanding high-speed broadband connectivity to rural areas across India. Under this contract, Polycab Services will be responsible for designing, constructing, installing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining […]
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Starlink Price in India, A Bigger Challenge
Starlink, a leading satellite communications (satcom) provider, is finally set to enter the Indian telecom market after years of anticipation. Despite ongoing developments, the company had struggled to establish a presence in one of the world’s largest telecom markets. However, recent partnerships with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel suggest that things are moving quickly for […]
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Jio Starlink Deal News After Airtel Starlink Partnership
Jio Platforms Ltd announced on March 12 that it has entered into a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet services to India. This move comes just a day after Bharti Airtel signed a similar deal, intensifying competition in the satellite broadband space. Stars are aligned! 
Jio + @SpaceX = @Starlink […]
Bharti Airtel Partnerships Starlink for Fast Internet in India
Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by billionaire Elon Musk, to introduce Starlink satellite internet services in India. A joint statement released on March 11, the companies highlighted that the agreement marks Starlink’s first formal partnership in India. Airtel announces an agreement with @SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet […]
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India Commits $16.1 Billion to Expand Rural Broadband: Scindia
BharatNet, a flagship connectivity initiative by the Indian government, aims to bring high-speed broadband access to rural and underserved areas, bridging the digital divide. Following the merger of Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the latter is now responsible for executing the project. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced […]
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After Trump Zelensky Meeting Clash, Eutelsat to Replace Starlink in Ukraine
Tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump have raised uncertainties about the future of SpaceX’s Starlink in Ukraine. In response, discussions are underway between Ukraine and the European Union to explore alternatives, with a focus on deploying OneWeb satellites as a replacement. Eutelsat, a key European satellite operator, has confirmed […]
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Jio, Airtel Urge Govt to Ensure Fair Play in Starlink Satcom Licensing
As the Indian government nears a decision on granting satcom licenses and spectrum allocation to Elon Musk’s Starlink, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have urged policymakers to ensure “fair competition” in the satellite communications sector. The telecom giants have petitioned the government to enforce comparable spectrum pricing for Starlink to prevent market distortions. In their […]
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