Broadband
Project Kuiper Seeks Fast-Track Entry into India’s Satellite Broadband Market
Amazon’s Project Kuiper, the satellite internet initiative led by Jeff Bezos, has formally approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to accelerate its entry into India’s satellite broadband market. This move comes amid heightened regulatory activity and rising competition, especially following Elon Musk’s Starlink receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the DoT to begin operations […]
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JioHome Plans, Benefits and Offers to Target 100 Million Customers
Reliance Jio has unified its AirFiber and Fiber services under a new brand name—JioHome. During a recent presentation, the company announced its ambitious goal of connecting 100 million homes across India. This strategic move consolidates its 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, AirFiber, and its fiber-based broadband service under a single umbrella, much like Airtel’s […]
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Starlink Approved for Operation in India after Government Nod
Elon Musk’s Starlink has received the green light from the Indian government to provide satellite internet services in the country, according to two officials familiar with the matter. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) following Starlink’s agreement to adhere to critical national security-related licensing conditions, one of the officials […]
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DoT Tightens Security Norms for Satellite Communication Services in India
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a stricter set of security conditions for companies seeking to offer satellite communication (satcom) services in the country. These revised norms apply to both existing GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services) licensees — such as Eutelsat OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture — as well as […]
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The Future of Broadband: From Speed to Quality of Experience
For the past three decades, the broadband industry has focused on solving the basic connectivity challenge. Now, as networks advance beyond speed and capacity, the spotlight has shifted to delivering a consistent and reliable connection from the data centre to the end user. Today, Quality of Experience (QoE) is just as vital to user satisfaction […]
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Airtel Unveils New 100 Mbps Xstream Fiber Plans with Netflix, OTT, and IPTV Perks
Bharti Airtel has expanded its Xstream Fiber portfolio with the launch of two new 100 Mbps broadband plans, following recent updates to its 200 Mbps offerings. With these additions, Airtel now offers four distinct 100 Mbps broadband plans, catering to varied user needs—from basic internet access to fully loaded entertainment packages. This rollout comes shortly […]
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Smartware Technologies Launches Nationwide Partner Program to Accelerate Enterprise ILL & Broadband Growth
Mumbai, 2nd May 2025 – Smartware Technologies, under its brand Telesmart, has officially launched its Partner Program as part of a strategic go-to-market (GTM) initiative to expand its footprint in the enterprise Internet Leased Line (ILL) and broadband segments across India. As one of the country’s leading internet service providers, Telesmart invites channel partners, value-added […]
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Amazon Launches First 27 Operational Satellites for Project Kuiper, Entering Satellite Internet Race
Amazon has officially entered the satellite internet arena with the successful launch of its first 27 operational satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s ambitious low-Earth orbit (LEO) broadband initiative. The satellites were launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 7 PM EDT on […]
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Airtel to Launch 2nd-Gen 4K Xstream IPTV Set-Top Box with Enhanced Performance
Airtel recently entered the Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) space, allowing users to enjoy live TV channels and OTT content seamlessly through their broadband connection. Alongside this launch, Airtel introduced its first 4K Xstream IPTV set-top box powered by the Amlogic S905Y5 SoC. Now, the company is preparing to roll out a new and improved 4K […]
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Satcom Players Push DoT for Faster Provisional Spectrum Allocation
India’s satellite communications (satcom) industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to fast-track the provisional allotment of satellite spectrum. This would pave the way for Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Reliance Jio-SES alliance—both of which have secured the necessary government approvals—to commercially launch satellite internet services in the country. NGSO Operators Ready, […]
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