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BSNL Issues Tender for Planned Maintenance Work of OFC of BharatNet Phase-I & Phase-II Totaling 19800 Kms

Delhi, May 24, 2024: BSNL has issued tender for engagement of agencies from registered firms in India for Planned Maintenance work of OFC of BharatNet Phase-I & Phase-II for left out quantity in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh (East) & Uttar Pradesh (West) on contract basis, subject to variation depending upon the actual requirement of […]

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For Faster 5G at Home, Jio and Airtel Push Major Expansion of FWA Broadband

Indian consumers can look forward to an enhanced 5G experience at home, as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are set to expand their high-speed wireless broadband services. The two leading telecom operators by market share are planning to broaden their fixed wireless access (FWA) offerings in the coming quarters to aggressively target the home and […]

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Starlink Service Now Available in Fiji Islands

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has expanded its Starlink services to over 300 islands in Fiji as of May 20th. Starlink was granted a license to provide internet services in Fiji in mid-November 2023. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, stated that licensing Starlink for commercial use is a game […]

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World Telecommunications and Information Society Day 2024 Celebrated by BIF and Bharat Exhibitions

The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2024, observed annually on May 17, was hosted by Broadband India Forum (BIF) and Bharat Exhibitions (BE) on May 15, 2024, at Hotel Le Meridien in New Delhi. The event’s theme, “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development,” underscored the critical role of digital technology in addressing global challenges. […]

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India Requires Rs 4.2 Lakh Crore Investment by 2030 for Nationwide Broadband Connectivity

According to industry expert Prashant Singhal, India will require an investment of Rs 4.2 lakh crore by 2030 to connect 24 crore households in the country with broadband services. Speaking at the Broadband India Forum conference, Singhal, who is the Telecom Sector Leader for Emerging Markets and a Partner in a member firm of EY […]

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Is MTNL Closing Down? Is the Fate Near for MTNL?

The central government is considering the closure of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) post the general elections. While the specifics of the shutdown are yet to be finalized, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) shows no inclination to sustain the telecom company, which operates in Delhi and Mumbai. MTNL, a publicly listed company, has been grappling […]

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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender Eligibility Criteria Relaxed by BSNL

BSNL has eased the eligibility criteria and tightened the domestic value addition norms for companies vying for involvement in its Rs 65,000-crore Phase-III BharatNet project tender. In certain spheres, the financial turnover and net worth requirements for participating companies have been reduced by up to 33% and 30% respectively. Companies must now furnish a self-declaration […]

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India Designed IoT Chips to be Rolled Out by Mindgrove Technologies

Mindgrove Technologies, a chip design startup incubated at IIT Madras, is poised to introduce its system-on-chips (SoCs) tailored for diverse applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) realm. These SoCs, characterized by high performance and low energy consumption, have successfully completed their prototype fabrication. The startup is now gearing up for large-scale commercial production and […]

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Nepal Internet Issue Due to Payments Overdue

On 2nd May 2024, broadband internet services experienced disruptions across various regions of Nepal due to Indian vendors, the primary source of bandwidth for most Nepali private operators, ceasing their services owing to payment defaults. Notices issued by private internet service providers in Nepal indicated either service disruptions or slowed connections, while the state-run Nepal […]