Telecom Infrastructure
Reliance Jio to Build Largest Data Center in Jamnagar
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries is reportedly planning to build the world’s largest data center in Jamnagar, India, with a colossal capacity of three gigawatts to cater to the surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI). If completed, the facility would dwarf Microsoft’s 600-megawatt data center in Virginia, currently the largest in the world. According to Bloomberg, […]
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223 Mobile Towers to be Installed in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is making significant strides in improving rural connectivity through the establishment of 223 mobile towers under the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) scheme. According to a senior official from the Department of Telecom, 197 mobile towers have already been completed, with the remaining 26, located in remote areas, set to be operational by March […]
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Indus Towers Deploys 180 Towers in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Connectivity
Indian telecom infrastructure provider Indus Towers has installed 180 towers in Prayagraj to ensure seamless connectivity during the Mahakumbh Mela 2025. Collaborating with the Uttar Pradesh State Government and the District Administration, Indus Towers aims to provide uninterrupted connectivity for millions of pilgrims and residents, the company announced in a statement. Permanent Towers and Mobile […]
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Airtel Brings 4G Connectivity to Ladakh’s Remote Villages with 42 Towers in 5 Months
The Indian Army, in partnership with Bharti Airtel, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to extend 4G mobile connectivity to remote and border regions of Ladakh, addressing a long-standing digital gap in the area. Villages such as Kargil, Siachen, Demchok, DBO, and Galwan, which had been disconnected from modern telecommunications for years, are now part of […]
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India’s Data Centre Capacity to Exceed 2 GW by FY27
The capacity of India’s data center industry is projected to more than double, reaching 2-2.3 GW by fiscal 2027, according to Crisil Ratings. This growth is fueled by increased digitalization across the economy and the rising adoption of cloud storage by enterprises. Additionally, the expanding penetration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is expected to significantly […]
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BSNL Installs 62,201 4G Towers Across India, Confirms Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run Indian telecom operator, has installed 62,201 4G towers across India, as confirmed by Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. While these towers have been installed, not all of them may be operational yet. BSNL remains on track to achieve its ambitious target of deploying 1 lakh 4G towers by […]
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As Per New Telecom Act Rules, Telcos Must Give Access of Telecom Infra to Govt
Telecom service providers (TSPs) must grant the government access to critical telecom infrastructure (CTI) under the new Telecom Act, 2023. The Act empowers the central government to designate telecom networks as CTI if their disruption could pose significant threats to national security, public health, the economy, or public safety. Key Provisions of the Telecom Act, […]
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Jio and Airtel Focus on 4G-to-5G Upgrades Over New 5G Infrastructure Investments
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are taking a cautious approach to building their 5G networks. With low-capacity utilization and monetization issues, both businesses are focusing on upgrading their 4G consumers to the more expensive 5G service, putting off larger 5G infrastructure investments. As per industry sources, Reliance Jio’s present 5G network utilization is around 15 […]
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India’s Telecom BTS Count Hits 29.43 Lakh in November 2024
The total number of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) in the Indian telecom industry reached 29.43 lakh as of November 2024, according to Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia. This marks significant growth from 6.49 lakh BTS in March 2014. Additionally, the total mobile subscriber base in India grew from 90.45 crore in March 2014 to 116.38 […]
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Vodafone Idea Highlights 100 Towers Installation Every Hour
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has been installing 100 towers every hour following the successful completion of its follow-on public offering (FPO) earlier this year. In the second quarter of FY 2024-25, the telco added around 42,000 4G sites, marking its largest-ever quarterly increase in 4G infrastructure. As part of its revival efforts, Vi raised equity funding […]
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