Broadband
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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Union Budget 2025 News- Broadband Connectivity Announced in Rural Areas under BharatNet Scheme
The central government will extend broadband connectivity to all government-run secondary schools and primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in rural areas through the BharatNet initiative, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26. Watch: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the NDA government's second full #UnionBudget2025 of its third term, and […]
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Starlink Complies with Government Terms to Secure India’s Satellite Broadband License | Starlink India Launch Soon?
Starlink has formally accepted key regulatory conditions set by the Indian government to secure a license for launching satellite broadband services in the country. According to sources, the company has agreed to comply with the government’s security and data storage requirements, including the mandate to store all user data within India and facilitate lawful interception […]
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