Telecom Infrastructure
HFCL Wins ₹840 Million Optical Fibre Cable Contract from Private Telecom Operator
Summary: Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited has secured a ₹8,423 crore order from a private telecom operator for supplying optical fibre cables. As per a regulatory filing, the contract has been awarded jointly with its subsidiary HTL Limited, although further details about the deal have not been disclosed. Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL), a domestic telecom […]
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Vodafone Idea and BSNL May Begin Sharing Network Infrastructure in Near Future
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited is in advanced discussions with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to share telecom infrastructure, a move aimed at improving nationwide coverage, speeding up network rollout, and reducing costs, with initial implementation likely in regions such as Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The two operators are also exploring spectrum sharing to boost efficiency and […]
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DoT and the SEBI have entered into a MoU aimed at tackling financial frauds associated with telecom services
Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in combating telecom-linked financial frauds and investment scams. The agreement focuses on structured data sharing and intelligence exchange, including tools like the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator and Mobile Number Revocation List, to enable […]
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RailTel wins contracts totaling Rs 2.17 billion
Summary: RailTel Corporation of India has secured two government contracts in Bihar worth a total of Rs 2.17 billion. These include a Rs 483.8 million project to establish a cyber security operations centre and maintain IT and operational systems for power distribution companies over five years, and a larger Rs 1.68 billion assignment to support […]
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Vibrant Village Programme II to undertake telecom infrastructure deployment in 47 villages along Nepal border
Summary: Under the Vibrant Village Programme II (VVP II), 47 border villages in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh will be developed with improved road and telecom connectivity. The initiative focuses on strengthening infrastructure, boosting livelihoods through tourism and skill development, and supporting local community groups. It will be implemented across strategically selected villages in […]
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Government Implements Measures to Protect Underground Utilities During Telecom Cable Installation
Summary: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region informed the Lok Sabha that the government has taken several measures to prevent damage to drinking water pipelines and other underground utilities during the installation of telecom infrastructure. While telecom operators have reported some cases of unreported excavation on the Call Before […]
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Department of Telecommunications Directs Noida Airport to Facilitate Telecom Infrastructure Deployment
Summary: The Department of Telecommunications has instructed Noida International Airport to allow telecom operators to install their own network infrastructure, aiming to prevent issues similar to those faced at Navi Mumbai International Airport, where restrictions forced operators to rely on third-party systems and compromised service quality. Ahead of Noida airport’s launch, the DoT clarified to […]
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BSNL Awards ₹94.35-Crore Contract to Pace Digitek Subsidiary
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a ₹94.35 crore project to Lineage Power Private Limited, a subsidiary of Pace Digitek Limited, to enhance its power and energy storage infrastructure across India. Under this project, Lineage Power will supply 25,000 lithium-ion battery modules rated at 100 AH/48V, along with 2,500 IP55-rated equipment […]
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Telcos Back SIM-Binding Order, Dismiss Rising Privacy Concerns
Summary:Indian telcos have expressed full aid for the government’s SIM-binding order, claiming it’s going to considerably reduce cyber fraud by way of linking SIM cards to tool IMEIs. While privateness advocates warn approximately capability overreach, operators insist that no new statistics is being gathered and that present safeguards shield person privacy. They view the directive […]
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Jio Leads Active Subscriber Additions for 8th Consecutive Month in October; Airtel Trails, Vi Declines
Summary:Reliance Jio introduced more or less 3.94 million energetic subscribers, the most among all Indian telecoms extending its streak of month-to-month leadership to eight months. Airtel observed with a 2.75 million-subscriber gain, while Vodafone Idea shed approximately zero. 41 million customers. The surge underscores Jio’s developing dominance across cellular, broadband, and wireline segments, while smaller […]
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