Broadband
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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Aston University Researchers Records Fastest Ever Data Transmission Speed
Researchers at Aston University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by transmitting data at a speed 4.5 million times faster than the average home broadband, setting a new world record. Collaborating with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan and Nokia Bell Labs in the United States, Aston researchers accomplished data transfer at […]
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BSNL BharatNet III Tender: Domestic Telcos Equipment Makers Express Concerns
Homegrown telecom equipment companies, represented by a local industry group, have expressed concerns regarding the bidding conditions for the BharatNet phase III initiative, arguing that the mandated 50% value addition of active and passive components locally could hinder India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) goals. RK Bhatnagar, director general of Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises […]
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Starlink Broadband India Faces Delay
The introduction of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, in India may encounter delays due to the need to obtain approvals from national security agencies and India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. These additional approvals are required in addition to the necessary nods from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) and the Telecom Department. […]
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Space Broadband | Jio in Satellite Broadband Race | Eutelsat OneWeb Looks to Go Ahead of Starlink
In the competition to offer satellite broadband services in India, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb is emerging as a leading contender, poised to outpace competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio. Setting itself apart by securing demo satellite spectrum in the ‘Ka’ and ‘Ku’ bands through administrative channels, Eutelsat OneWeb diverges from Starlink’s retail […]
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AirFiber or 5G FWA are the Future, Says Airtel
Bharti Airtel, a leading Indian telecom operator, looks at 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) or AirFiber as a use case of 5G that can definitely be monetised heavily in the future. The telco believes in the underlying potential and the problem that FWA or AirFiber solves for customers and the telcos. Randeep Sekhon, Bharti Airtel’s […]
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FCC Broadband Speed Standard Updated in USA | US Broadband Speed
The FCC redefined what constitutes a broadband connection in the United States, shifting the benchmark from a download speed of 25Mbps and an upload speed of 3Mbps to a new standard. This update, announced on March 15th in a document published by FCC News titled “FCC Increases Broadband Speed Benchmark,” signifies a significant change after […]
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Overcoming Barriers to Broadband Access in India
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital connectivity, India has made significant strides in the realm of broadband services. However, a closer look at the statistics reveals a concerning trend – wireline broadband, despite its potential, accounts for only a meager 4.1% of the total broadband subscribers in the country. With a total of 861.472 […]
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Netplus Broadband Gets Best Company in Broadband and Video Industry for 2023 by Times Group
Netplus Broadband, a prominent broadband service provider in India led by Gurdeep Singh, has received the esteemed recognition as the “Best company in the broadband and video industry for the year 2023” from the Times Group. Dr. Prem Ojha, CEO of Netplus Broadband, graciously accepted the prestigious award, highlighting the collective commitment, innovation, and unwavering […]
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