Broadband
Airtel IPTV Launched in India with Black Plans
Bharti Airtel has introduced—though perhaps in a soft-launch phase—its IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services bundled with Airtel Black plans in select regions. Airtel Black is the company’s premium postpaid offering, allowing customers to combine Mobile, Digital TV, and Fiber services into a single plan for added convenience. Airtel IPTV Launch and Features With Airtel’s IPTV […]
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Eutelsat OneWeb Seeks Swift DoT Clearance for Satellite Gateways in India
Eutelsat OneWeb, backed by Bharti, is seeking expedited approval from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to deploy its twin earth station gateways in India. These gateways will connect to its global low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, enabling broadband-from-space services across South Asian countries, excluding Pakistan and China. In a recent letter to the DoT, Eutelsat […]
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T-Mobile and Starlink Partnership to Cover US Remote Areas
T-Mobile, in collaboration with Starlink, has launched a public beta for its groundbreaking service that merges satellite and mobile technologies to cover over 500,000 square miles previously unreachable by traditional cell towers. Initially, the service will support text messaging, with future updates set to include picture messaging, data, and voice calls. When users move beyond […]
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MoS Pemmasani Showcases Advancements in National Broadband Mission 2.0
The government has implemented several key measures to enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas. The launch of the Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal on May 14, 2022, has streamlined Right of Way (RoW) permissions, expediting the deployment of Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) and telecom towers while significantly reducing approval times. Further, the Telecommunications Act 2023 and […]
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PM Modi US Visit: Starlink India Launch May be in Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss with Elon Musk the potential entry of Starlink into the Indian market during his visit to the United States. This meeting follows a period of regulatory hurdles and competition from Indian telecom companies. While the Indian government has shown support for Musk’s stance that satellite spectrum should […]
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Starlink Now Live in Bhutan
The Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA) has officially approved Starlink Services Private Limited, an FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) company, to provide satellite-based internet services in Bhutan. With this approval, Starlink’s services are now available in the country. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Bhutan! 🛰️🇧🇹❤️→ https://t.co/CQrhOofyES pic.twitter.com/wZzFGs2WuO — Starlink (@Starlink) February […]
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BharatNet Project Status- 22000 Villages Connected, Says Minister of State for Communications
The government has launched several targeted initiatives to provide mobile services in uncovered villages across the North-Eastern Region and Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas. भारतनेट – देश के कोने कोने तक इंटरनेट का हाईवे। pic.twitter.com/7qRWjbgly5 — DoT India (@DoT_India) August 9, 2024 In the North-Eastern states, under the DBN-funded schemes, 2,829 mobile towers have […]
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D2D Satellite Service on a Rush
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Special Temporary Authority (STA) to AST SpaceMobile, enabling its operator partners—AT&T and Verizon—to test its Bluebird direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation over the United States. Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Vodafone leveraged the emerging Bluebird constellation to facilitate a video call between Vodafone Group CEO Margherita Della Valle […]
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How to Get Free Installation of Jio AirFiber
Reliance Jio, India’s leading telecom operator, has expanded its AirFiber service to multiple towns and cities over the past year. To attract new customers, the company is running promotional offers that many might overlook. One major benefit is that Jio AirFiber customers do not have to pay installation charges on select plans. This service is […]
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Union Budget 2025 News- Government Cuts BCD on Carrier-Grade Ethernet Switches to 10%
The central government is reducing the basic customs duty (BCD) on carrier-grade Ethernet switches from 20% to 10% to align it with non-carrier-grade Ethernet switches and avoid classification disputes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26. Watch: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the NDA government's second full #UnionBudget2025 of […]
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