Broadband
Smartware Technologies Launches Nationwide Partner Program to Accelerate Enterprise ILL & Broadband Growth
Mumbai, 2nd May 2025 – Smartware Technologies, under its brand Telesmart, has officially launched its Partner Program as part of a strategic go-to-market (GTM) initiative to expand its footprint in the enterprise Internet Leased Line (ILL) and broadband segments across India. As one of the country’s leading internet service providers, Telesmart invites channel partners, value-added […]
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Amazon Launches First 27 Operational Satellites for Project Kuiper, Entering Satellite Internet Race
Amazon has officially entered the satellite internet arena with the successful launch of its first 27 operational satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s ambitious low-Earth orbit (LEO) broadband initiative. The satellites were launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 7 PM EDT on […]
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Airtel to Launch 2nd-Gen 4K Xstream IPTV Set-Top Box with Enhanced Performance
Airtel recently entered the Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) space, allowing users to enjoy live TV channels and OTT content seamlessly through their broadband connection. Alongside this launch, Airtel introduced its first 4K Xstream IPTV set-top box powered by the Amlogic S905Y5 SoC. Now, the company is preparing to roll out a new and improved 4K […]
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Satcom Players Push DoT for Faster Provisional Spectrum Allocation
India’s satellite communications (satcom) industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to fast-track the provisional allotment of satellite spectrum. This would pave the way for Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Reliance Jio-SES alliance—both of which have secured the necessary government approvals—to commercially launch satellite internet services in the country. NGSO Operators Ready, […]
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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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