Broadband
BharatNet Phase 3 News- ITI Ltd Secures Orders Valued at Rs 4,559 Crore
State-owned telecom manufacturer ITI Limited announced on 10th Nov that it has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a BharatNet Phase-3 project covering Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur, with a contract valued at Rs 1,537 crore. Additionally, ITI Limited also secured the lowest bid for projects in Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and the Andaman […]
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BharatNet Phase 3: HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Consortium Secures Rs 6,925 Crore BSNL Contract
The BharatNet project, part of the government’s initiative to expand connectivity, is projected to be completed by 2025. For Phase 3, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has named the HFCL-RVNL-Aerial Telecom Solutions Private Limited consortium as the lowest bidder, with a bid valued at Rs 6,925 crore to develop the middle-mile network in Uttar Pradesh […]
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Donald Trump US Election Victory May Ease Starlink Satellite Spectrum in India
Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper may see a boost in their satellite internet ventures in India if Donald Trump returns as U.S. President, given Trump’s favorable ties with Musk. Experts suggest this could make it tougher for Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to persuade the Indian government to auction satellite spectrum, […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 News- BSNL Awards ₹5,649 Crore Contract to Polycab
Homegrown wire, cable, and electrical gear maker Polycab has won two contracts, cumulatively valued at Rs 5,649.36 crore (inclusive of GST), from government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the deployment of a middle-mile network for Bharat Net under various packages. ” Polycab India Limited emerges as the Lowest Bidder (L1) from Bharat Sanchar Nigam […]
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BSNL Awards ₹5,000 Crore BharatNet Project to RVNL-Led Consortium
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a consortium led by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) a contract worth nearly ₹5,000 crore for the development of BharatNet’s middle-mile network. BharatNet, a government initiative, aims to bring high-speed broadband to unconnected villages across India. This contract pertains to Phase 3 of the […]
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In-Flight WiFi Above 3000m Permitted by Indian Govt
The government clarified that in-flight passengers can access internet services via Wi-Fi only when electronic devices are permitted onboard, even after reaching an altitude of 3,000 meters in Indian airspace. According to the Flight and Maritime Connectivity Rules, 2018, in-flight service providers must enable mobile communication services above 3,000 meters to prevent interference with terrestrial […]
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Airtel is All Set to Break Internet Speed in India
In a renewed race between Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel, both telecom giants are setting their sights on satellite networks to lead the broadband market in India. In response, Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal emphasized the transformative potential of satellite internet, calling it a “magic bullet” that could bring connectivity to underserved and […]
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An Overview on BSNL Bharat Fiber
BSNL’s Bharat Fiber (FTTH) is a cutting-edge technology that delivers high-speed broadband over a fiber network with unlimited bandwidth. This state-of-the-art fixed access platform offers speeds ranging from 2 Mbps to 300 Mbps, supporting high-definition IPTV, a variety of telephony services, and comprehensive internet solutions. Bharat Fiber is designed to provide a robust IP-based solution, […]
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Airtel Xstream Fiber Broadband Plans Under Rs 1000 with TV and OTT Benefits
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, offers three budget-friendly broadband plans under Rs 1000, each bundled with TV and OTT (over-the-top) platform benefits. These plans also provide the option for long-term subscriptions. Priced at Rs 599, Rs 699, and Rs 899 per month, these plans are ideal for consumers seeking affordable entertainment along with reliable […]
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Starlink and Kuiper Advocate for Reduced Satellite Spectrum Prices
Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper are advocating for lower satellite spectrum prices in India, with Kuiper warning that high costs could force them to shift their focus to urban consumers, instead of the original goal of providing connectivity to remote areas where building terrestrial infrastructure, like phone towers, is challenging. This shift would also […]
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