Broadband
BharatNet Phase 3 News: ITI Limited Inaugurates S-NOC in Himachal Pradesh
ITI Limited, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), has inaugurated the State Network Operations Center (S-NOC) for the BharatNet Phase-III project in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The newly launched S-NOC will serve as the nerve center for monitoring and managing the performance, security, and availability of the BharatNet network infrastructure in the region. In […]
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Apple’s Satellite Partner Globalstar Gears Up to Launch Services in India
After Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper, Globalstar—Apple’s satellite communications (satcom) partner—is preparing to roll out its services in India. The Louisiana-based company has reportedly submitted an application to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the Centre’s nodal agency for space-related authorizations. Globalstar currently powers Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite […]
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Jio AirFiber Data Sachets for More Data Add On
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has significantly expanded the reach of its AirFiber or Fixed-Wireless Access (FWA) service across the country. The company aims to add one million FWA customers every month in the near term. Unlike traditional fiber broadband, Jio AirFiber provides users with 1TB of data per month, regardless of the speed […]
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Oman Starlink Goes Live
Oman’s telecom regulator has approved Starlink to provide broadband internet services across the country using its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This approval will enable high-speed satellite connectivity across all regions in Oman, with speeds reaching up to 100Mbps. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Oman! 🛰️🇴🇲❤️ → https://t.co/1DKeh0sxSs pic.twitter.com/sV3o4ipZOy — Starlink […]
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E2A Transpacific Subsea Cable Work Started
An international consortium comprising Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank Corp., SK Broadband, and Verizon Business has officially commenced the construction of the East Asia to North America (E2A) submarine cable system. This high-capacity system will feature 12 fibre pairs and offer a total data capacity exceeding 182Tbps, spanning approximately 12,500 km across the Pacific Ocean. It will […]
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National Broadband Mission 2.0 to be Launched on 1st April 2025
The Indian government has undertaken several key measures to enhance broadband connectivity in rural areas and bridge the digital divide through the National Broadband Mission (NBM). These initiatives include streamlining infrastructure development, ensuring stable broadband access, and funding projects to expand high-speed internet services across the country, including Tamil Nadu. Gati Shakti Sanchar Portal and […]
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Airtel JioHotstar Subscription Plans for Prepaid and Postpaid Users
Bharti Airtel has expanded its IPL 2025 offerings by bundling a JioHotstar Mobile subscription with its postpaid plans, giving cricket fans another reason to celebrate. The telecom giant, which previously introduced JioHotstar-bundled special cricket data packs and prepaid plans, now extends similar benefits to its postpaid users. Airtel Postpaid Plans with JioHotstar Subscription Airtel’s postpaid […]
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Odisha to Establish Cable Landing Station in Puri to Boost Digital Infrastructure
In a strategic initiative to position Odisha as a global digital hub, the state’s Electronics and IT Department is planning to set up a Cable Landing Station (CLS) in Puri. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the progress of the detailed project report (DPR) on 19th March, which is being jointly developed by RailTel and Deloitte. […]
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BSNL Awards Polycab Services Rs 3000 Crore Project under BharatNet
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a ₹3,000 crore contract to Polycab Services to support the BharatNet project. BharatNet is a government initiative aimed at expanding high-speed broadband connectivity to rural areas across India. Under this contract, Polycab Services will be responsible for designing, constructing, installing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining […]
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Starlink Price in India, A Bigger Challenge
Starlink, a leading satellite communications (satcom) provider, is finally set to enter the Indian telecom market after years of anticipation. Despite ongoing developments, the company had struggled to establish a presence in one of the world’s largest telecom markets. However, recent partnerships with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel suggest that things are moving quickly for […]
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