Broadband
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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Efforts in Progress to Enhance Connectivity Through Andhra Pradesh FiberNet, Says CM
Summary: The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh highlighted high-speed digital connectivity as a major driver of administrative reform and economic growth while speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation under the revamped BharatNet programme. He emphasised expanding broadband infrastructure to ensure efficient, transparent services across rural and urban areas, with plans to provide […]
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The Supreme Court has ruled that spectrum cannot be transferred under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
Summary: The Supreme Court of India has ruled in favour of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), holding that telecom spectrum cannot be transferred under a resolution plan framed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Court affirmed that spectrum is a limited public natural resource owned by the community, and therefore its ownership, control, […]
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BSNL turns its attention to AI, builds proprietary small language models
Summary: The Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited said the company is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its operations while developing in-house small language models to ensure regulatory compliance. These models are being applied to tasks such as network anomaly detection, customer support, revenue analytics, and order management. BSNL is […]
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