Broadband
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 […]
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Free Broadband Installation from BSNL, All Details Here
BSNL, India’s state-owned telecom service provider, has announced a special offer for its users. The company declared that it will waive any additional fees for customers installing internet services at home. This offer will remain valid until the end of the financial year 2024-25. The decision stems from a decline in the number of broadband […]
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Low Internet Speed, Users Reluctant to Change Service Provider: Survey
Despite the low-cost and expanding internet accessibility in India, a recent survey revealed that more than half of internet users are dissatisfied with data speeds and often experience connection issues. According to the annual broadband survey conducted by LocalCircles, which gathered insights from over 70,000 broadband and fiber consumers across 286 Indian districts, 86 percent […]
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National Broadband Ireland (NBI) Reaches 75000 Connections Milestone Nationwide
National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has celebrated a significant achievement, connecting over 75,000 homes, farms, and businesses to its high-speed fiber broadband network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP). This milestone was commemorated at Herbst Software in Wicklow, a recent addition to the network, in the presence of the Minister of State responsible for Public Procurement, […]
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Airtel Xstream AirFiber Devices Launched in Delhi, Mumbai
Airtel Unveils Airtel Xstream AirFiber, a 5G Plus-Powered Fixed Wireless Access Solution, initially serving customers in Delhi and Mumbai. This offering resembles Jio AirFiber, announced in 2022, which is yet to be released for sale in India. Airtel Xstream AirFiber More details 1. Airtel notes the exponential growth of home Wi-Fi usage in recent years, […]
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Starlink Could Start the Operation In India if License Approved: Report
Starlink, a prominent satellite communications (satcom) service provider, is on the verge of receiving a license to operate in India. Despite encountering various security challenges, the approval process for Elon Musk’s satcom company has been delayed in India. However, Starlink’s license application is currently under review, and once the security concerns are addressed and resolved, […]
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Starlink Banned in Samoa, SpaceX Awaits License Approval
Samoa’s Office of the Regulator (OOTR) has reportedly imposed a temporary ban on the import of Starlink kits until SpaceX’s application for a license to offer LEO satellite broadband services to consumers in Samoa is approved. According to a report in the Samoa Observer, the OOTR issued the ban in response to reports that several […]
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Airtel Xstream AirFiber Expands Its Network in Other Cities
Airtel Xstream AirFiber has recently expanded its services to new cities across India. Initially launched in Delhi, the service gradually extended to Gurgaon and several other cities in the National Capital Region (NCR). Presently, it has been introduced in Gujarat and West Bengal as well. The current list of cities where Airtel Xstream AirFiber is […]
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