Broadband

Starlink in Maharashtra | Maharashtra Becomes the First Indian State to Partner with Starlink

Summary:Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to officially partner with Elon Musk’s Starlink for satellite-based internet services. The collaboration aims to accelerate the Digital Maharashtra mission, bridging connectivity gaps in remote areas and strengthening digital infrastructure for education, healthcare, and governance. Maharashtra Becomes First State to Partner with Starlink for Satellite Internet Connectivity In […]

Broadband

ACT Fibernet Offers 15% Discount on Broadband Plans via Influencer Network

Summary:ACT Fibernet has announced a 15% discount on its broadband plans for users opting for a three-month or longer subscription, exclusively available through its influencer affiliate network until the end of this year. The offer aims to help more users experience high-speed internet and Smart Wi-Fi connectivity at an affordable price. ACT Fibernet Launches 15% […]

Broadband

JioHome 60 Days Free Trial Offer Explained

Summary:Jio has launched a 60-day free trial offer for its JioHome services (which includes JioFiber and Jio AirFiber) exclusively for users holding a Jio SIM. This limited-period promotion allows eligible users to enjoy broadband and wireless home connectivity without paying for two months. What the Offer Is & Who Gets It The JioHome 60 Days […]

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 […]