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Starlink Hiring in India Begins Ahead of 2026 Satellite Internet Launch
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Starlink Hiring in India Begins Ahead of 2026 Satellite Internet Launch

Summary:After securing India’s Unified License, Elon Musk’s Starlink has begun hiring locally and setting up operations to launch satellite internet services in India. The company is conducting technical and security demonstrations in Mumbai while preparing for a full-scale rollout expected in early 2026, pending final approvals.  Starlink Begins Hiring as India Launch Nears  Starlink, the […]

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JioHome 60 Days Free Trial Offer Explained
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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 […]

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

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BharatNet Phase 3 Contract Bids Heats Up
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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. […]

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HFCL Gets Bharatnet Phase 3 Contract Worth Rs 8100 Crore
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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 […]

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Vodafone Idea to Partner with AST SpaceMobie for Satellite Service
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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 […]

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Reliance Jio Introduces Extra Data Sachets for JioHome Users
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Reliance Jio Introduces Extra Data Sachets for JioHome Users; Plans Start at ₹555

Summary:Reliance Jio has launched data sachets worth ₹555 and ₹1555, offering 1TB and 3TB additional data for its Jio AirFiber and Fiber users, respectively. These add on packs allow subscribers to expand their data limit at the same speed of their base plan, which makes them especially useful for AirFiber users, whose monthly plans include […]

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Starlink India Broadband Starts Infrastructure Set Up for Service Launch
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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 […]

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ACT Fibernet Basic Bonanza Plan Details
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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 […]

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Starlink India Pledges Data Safety
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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 […]

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