Broadband
India Commits $16.1 Billion to Expand Rural Broadband: Scindia
BharatNet, a flagship connectivity initiative by the Indian government, aims to bring high-speed broadband access to rural and underserved areas, bridging the digital divide. Following the merger of Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the latter is now responsible for executing the project. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced […]
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After Trump Zelensky Meeting Clash, Eutelsat to Replace Starlink in Ukraine
Tensions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump have raised uncertainties about the future of SpaceX’s Starlink in Ukraine. In response, discussions are underway between Ukraine and the European Union to explore alternatives, with a focus on deploying OneWeb satellites as a replacement. Eutelsat, a key European satellite operator, has confirmed […]
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Jio, Airtel Urge Govt to Ensure Fair Play in Starlink Satcom Licensing
As the Indian government nears a decision on granting satcom licenses and spectrum allocation to Elon Musk’s Starlink, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have urged policymakers to ensure “fair competition” in the satellite communications sector. The telecom giants have petitioned the government to enforce comparable spectrum pricing for Starlink to prevent market distortions. In their […]
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Airtel and Apple TV+ Bundle Premium Plan with Apple Music
On February 24, Bharti Airtel announced a strategic partnership with Apple, bundling select home Wi-Fi and postpaid plans with Apple TV+ and Apple Music. Customers can now enjoy Apple TV+ on home Wi-Fi and postpaid plans starting at ₹999, with the ability to stream on multiple devices. Additionally, Airtel is offering six months of free […]
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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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