Broadband
BharatNet Phase 3: Echelon Edge to Bolster BharatNet’s Middle-Mile Infrastructure with Centralized OSS Deployment
Summary:Echelon Edge, a Gurugram-Class IT company, has been selected to deploy a centralized operations aid system (OSS) for Phase-III of India for India’s ambitious rural broadband initiative. This significant deployment done in collaboration with Consortium Partners HFCL, ITI-Terasoft, and NCC will significantly increase network control, visibility and efficiency for the infrastructure of mid-miles between Bharatnet […]
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Starlink and Cisco Partner for “Satellite-Ready” Wi-Fi Routers to Boost Global Connectivity
Summary:Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, has teamed up with networking giant Cisco to develop and launch “satellite-ready” Wi-Fi routers. This collaboration aims to significantly enhance connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved regions, by seamlessly integrating Starlink’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet with terrestrial networks. These new Cisco-designed routers are validated to handle two-way satellite […]
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Qatar Airways Installs Starlink WiFi in Boeing 777s
Summary:Qatar Airways has rapidly become the world leader in inflight connectivity, now boasting the largest fleet of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. This achievement, completed in record time, positions them as the sole provider of Starlink in the MENA region and signifies a major leap in redefining the modern travel experience with unparalleled internet […]
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Starlink India Launch Gets Regulatory Nod
Summary:Elon Musk’s Starlink has secured the final regulatory approval from India’s space regulator, IN-SPACe, on July 8, 2025, paving the way for its commercial satellite internet operations in the country. This crucial clearance, following earlier approval from the telecom ministry, positions Starlink as the third authorized satellite internet provider in India, alongside Eutelsat’s OneWeb and […]
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Tata Play Fiber High Value Plans with Favourable OTT Bundles
Summary:Tata Play Fiber offers premium high-speed broadband plans starting at 500 Mbps (₹3,200/mo) and scaling up to 1 Gbps (₹5,000–₹12,000/mo) with generous data caps (4–10 TB), free landline calls, and optional OTT bundles. Install once at ₹5,000 + taxes, and save on long-term half‑yearly or annual subscriptions. Available mainly in Tier‑1 cities across India. Tata Play Fiber delivers […]
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Jio 599 Airfiber Plan Details, Most Affordable with OTT Subscription
Summary:If you’re looking for an affordable Jio broadband plan that includes OTT subscriptions, the Jio Rs 599 fiber plan is the best choice. It offers 30 Mbps speed, 3.3TB data per month, and access to multiple premium OTT platforms — making it a great value-for-money option for streaming and everyday browsing. Jio Rs 599 Broadband […]
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New AAE 2 Subsea Cable Announced Linking Asia, Africa & Europe
A new submarine cable project—the **Asia Africa Europe-2 (AAE-2)**—has been announced by a consortium including PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI, aiming to enhance global connectivity across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The AAE-2 cable system will stretch from Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, incorporating high-capacity terrestrial crossings through strategic regions such as Thailand, […]
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AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone Idea Deal Done for Satellite Broadband
In a strategic move to bridge India’s digital divide, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile, a U.S.-based satellite cellular broadband provider, to deliver direct-to-device satellite connectivity across underserved and remote regions of India. The collaboration aligns with the Digital India initiative’s goal of universal mobile access. “Collaboration to bring Direct-to-Device satellite […]
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Polycab Secures ₹6,447 Crore BharatNet Contract from BSNL for Karnataka, Goa & Puducherry
Polycab India has signed a major contract worth ₹6,447.54 crore with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to serve as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) for the BharatNet initiative across the Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry telecom circles. This agreement falls under Package 4 of the amended BharatNet programme and includes end-to-end responsibilities for design, supply, construction, […]
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Starlink India Launch- Space X President Meets Scindia After License Approval
Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, met with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday, just days after Starlink secured a long-awaited licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to provide satellite internet services in India. Minister Scindia described the meeting as “productive” with discussions focused on expanding collaboration in satellite communications to […]
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