Broadband
MoS Communications Says BSNL Revenue Increased from Rs 210 Billion to Rs 250 Billion in Two Years
Summary: Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said BSNL has achieved a major turnaround over the last two years through infrastructure modernisation, operational reforms, and the rollout of indigenous telecom technology. He highlighted that the company’s revenue increased from Rs 210 billion to Rs 250 billion, while EBITDA surged to nearly Rs 70 billion, reflecting stronger […]
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Bharti Airtel Priority Postpaid Could Face Potential Concerns
Summary: Bharti Airtel has launched its Priority Postpaid service in India, allowing users to access the company’s 5G standalone network through network slicing technology for faster and more stable connectivity. However, some users have reported compatibility-related issues. One user on X claimed that Airtel’s app showed their OPPO Find X9 Pro 5G device was not […]
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Telecom Leaders Advocate Satellite, AI and Fiber-Driven Networks for India’s Digital Growth
Summary: Industry leaders have highlighted that resilient, secure, and intelligent telecom infrastructure will be central to India’s next phase of digital growth, supporting sectors such as finance, healthcare, governance, mobility, and AI-driven services. On World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026, experts from telecom, satellite communications, and network technology companies stressed the importance of scalable […]
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Kerala Installs 6,979 Locally Developed 4G Sites Across the State
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Kerala has deployed 6,979 locally developed 4G sites to strengthen high-speed data services and improve indoor voice coverage across the state. Designed to be upgradeable to 5G, the rollout supports India’s push for self-reliant telecom infrastructure. Of these, 322 sites have been installed in tribal, hilly, and remote border areas, […]
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BSNL Extends FTTH Services to Over 79,000 Rural Villages
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has expanded its rural FTTH services to over 79,000 villages across India under the Digital Bharat Nidhi initiative, offering free fibre installation through the BharatNet project while charging only monthly fees. The service includes affordable plans such as a ₹399 option with up to 40 Mbps speed and higher-tier packages […]
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TRAI Suggests Compulsory Affordable Plans Offering Only Voice Calls and SMS Services
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed new rules to improve affordability and consumer choice by requiring telecom operators to offer lower-cost plans limited to voice calls and SMS. Noting the limited availability and relatively high pricing of existing voice-only options, the regulator has suggested that such plans be introduced for every […]
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Indian Railways sanctions a ₹3.98 billion optical fiber cable project to enhance its communication infrastructure
Summary: Indian Railways has approved a Rs 3.98 billion project to enhance communication infrastructure on the Western Railway by installing a 4×48 optical fibre cable backbone across the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions. Part of the larger “Provision of Kavach with LTE communication backbone” programme, the project will cover 1,929 route kilometres and is expected to […]
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The Department of Telecommunications has extended the deadline for mandatory SIM binding to the close of 2026
Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the SIM binding deadline to the end of 2026, a move aimed at reducing cybercrime and online fraud. The rule would require users to frequently re-login to social media apps like WhatsApp on secondary devices, while keeping only the primary SIM-linked device permanently signed in. Originally set […]
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SpaceX Considers Nasdaq Listing as Its Valuation Approaches $1.75 Trillion
Summary: SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly considering listing its shares on the Nasdaq as part of a potential public offering that could value the company at around $1.75 trillion. The company is also exploring early inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index, which could increase investor demand for its shares. While discussions are ongoing and […]
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TRAI Conducts Drive Test in Samastipur, Bihar: Jio Leads in 5G Performance, BSNL Encounters Issues with Call Dependability
Summary: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India released findings from its January 2026 Independent Drive Test in Samastipur, Bihar, where teams assessed mobile network performance across 272.2 km of city routes, multiple hotspots, and walk-test locations. The results showed strong voice and data performance from Airtel and Reliance Jio, with Jio delivering the highest 5G […]
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