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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 […]

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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 […]