Broadband

Meta’s Waterworth Subsea cable will Land at Mumbai and Vizag

Meta has chosen Mumbai and Vizag as landing sites for its millions of dollars of Waterworth undersea cable, in which Sify Technologies has been contracted as an Indian landing partner. This step strengthens India’s growing strategic importance in global data connectivity, with Google’s similar efforts, which is partnering with Sify for its Blue Raman cable […]

Broadband

BharatNet Phase 3 Contract Bids Heats Up

In a competitive drive for the BharatNet Phase 3 contracts, 13 domestic telecom equipment companies-including TCL, HFCL, and Pace Digitek has bid for 4 BSNL-led DBOM (Design-Build-Operate-Employment) packages to Rajasthan, Haryana, Assam and Northeast. BSNL recently made tender for these meddle-mile network packages to upgrade 8,746 gram panchayats (GPs) in Rajasthan and 6,082 in Haryana. […]

Broadband

HFCL Gets Bharatnet Phase 3 Contract Worth Rs 8100 Crore

Summary:HFCL cemented the position as the main player in the rural broadband expansion of India with the contract of Bharatnet Phase III secured of Rs 8,100 crore. The project covers meddle-mile network deployment in East Uttar Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, enabling connectivity for 2.5 lakh gram panchayats and will strengthen India’s digital inclusion […]

Broadband Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea to Partner with AST SpaceMobie for Satellite Service

Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) plans to launch satellite-based mobile services via mid-2026, partnering with AST SpaceMobile to enhance 5G reach and tackle telecom fraud. The move objectives to place Vi as a greater resilient and steady telecom operation in India. Satellite Services Launch & Strategy Vodafone Idea and AST SpaceMobile are in talks with the Department […]

Starlink India Broadband Starts Infrastructure Set Up for Service Launch

Broadband Telecom Infrastructure

Starlink India Starts Infrastructure Set Up for Service Launch

Summary:Starlink, the satellite internet company led by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch services in India by setting up terrestrial infrastructure, data centers, and ground stations. With partnerships across telecom and data ecosystem players, Starlink aims to provide high-speed satellite broadband, especially for underserved and remote regions. Starlink is doing ground task for its India […]

Broadband

ACT Fibernet Basic Bonanza Plan Details

Summary:One of the fastest growing internet service providers (ISP), ACT Fibernet has introduced attractive broadband schemes with free routes and OTT association. In Bengaluru, ACT’s Basic Bonanza Plan provides a speed of 50 Mbps, 750 GB data, a free router and JioHotstar, Zee5 and 450 plus live TV channels, all only ₹675 per month (except […]

Broadband

Starlink India Pledges Users Data Safety

Summary:Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, has been officially approved to work in India. According to government rules, the company should ensure that the data of Indian citizens is not copied or stored outside the country, is an important step to protect national security. With already partnership with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel for kit […]

Broadband

Cheapest Airtel IPTV Broadband Plans, Details Here

Summary:Bharti Airtel offers an affordable IPTV broadband plan, priced at ₹599, which provides 30 Mbps internet speed to customers, 350+ TV channels (including HD), and 20+ OTT platforms such as Zee5, Disney+ Hotstar, and more. The scheme is available in selected locations for both Airtel Xstream Fiber and AirFiber users. If ₹599 scheme is not […]

Broadband

BSNL Fibre Offers Rs 1000 Discount to its Broadband Plan

Summary:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering a limited time discount on its premium 1 Gbps Fibre Ruby OTT broadband plan. Under the Independence Day 2025 offering, users will get a discount of ₹1,000 per month for six months, which will reduce the cost from ₹4,799. The scheme is bundled with popular OTT membership and […]