Broadband
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 […]
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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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