Broadband
Meta Waterworth Project- Pioneering the World’s Longest Subsea Cable for Next-Gen Connectivity
Upon completion, Project Waterworth will extend over 50,000 km—surpassing Earth’s circumference—making it the longest subsea cable project to leverage the highest-capacity technology available. Connecting five major continents, including the U.S., India, Brazil, and South Africa, this initiative will deliver unparalleled digital connectivity. We’ve announced our most ambitious subsea cable endeavor yet: Project Waterworth. Once complete, […]
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Airtel’s SEA-ME-WE 6 Submarine / Undersea Cable to Boost India’s Global Connectivity
India has made a significant advancement in global internet connectivity with the arrival of a 21,700 km-long submarine cable in Chennai. This high-speed undersea cable, linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe, brings an impressive 220 terabits per second (Tbps) of capacity, further strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure. Airtel enhances global connectivity […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News: BSNL Hands HFCL Work Order in Advance
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has issued an advance work order (AWO) worth ₹2,501.30 crore to HFCL for executing Phase 3 of the BharatNet project in the Punjab telecom circle. HFCL has become the first company to sign an agreement with BSNL as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) under BharatNet Phase 3 and will begin […]
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JioHotstar Subscription Plans with Vodafone Idea (Prepaid)
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, now offers JioHotstar subscriptions with several prepaid recharge plans. These are not new plans—Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions have simply been replaced with JioHotstar, following the launch of JioStar’s merged platform, which combines Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema into a single service. Here’s a detailed look at Vi’s prepaid plans […]
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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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