Telecom Infrastructure
BSNL Plans Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Cabinet Approval Awaited
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to deploy an additional 1 lakh mobile towers to expand its commercial 4G services across India, following the successful installation of the first 1 lakh towers earlier this month. Union Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, confirmed in a recent interview that the […]
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Is the Government Easing Up on ‘Make in India’ for Telecom Gear?
In what appears to be a significant policy shift, the Indian government has released a new notification that hints at relaxing the stringent local sourcing requirements for telecom equipment manufacturers. This comes as a surprising turn, especially after recent years of a strong push for localization and self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. The new […]
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Operation Sindoor News: Government Directs Telcos to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Secure Critical Infrastructure
The Indian government has instructed all private and state-owned telecom operators to ramp up disaster-level preparedness, ensure uninterrupted nationwide connectivity, and collaborate effectively to maintain seamless network operations during emergencies. During a meeting on May 7, telecom operators were urged to compile and regularly update a list of critical telecom infrastructure and installations, with a […]
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Chennai’s Data Centre Capacity Set to More Than Double by 2030: ASSOCHAM-PwC Report
Chennai’s data centre capacity is projected to grow from 202 MW in 2025 to 551 MW by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%, according to a new report by ASSOCHAM in collaboration with PwC. Titled “Knowledge Paper on Empowering Global Digital Change: Tamil Nadu’s Data Centre and Cloud Vision,” the report […]
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Tejas Networks Completes Delivery of Equipment for BSNL’s 1 Lakh 4G/5G Sites
Tata Group’s telecom equipment arm, Tejas Networks, has successfully completed the supply of equipment for 1 lakh 4G/5G sites to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), as part of a major contract awarded in August 2023. “We shipped over 100,000 sites for BSNL’s 4G/5G rollout — one of the largest single-vendor RAN deployments globally, completed in […]
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Reliance Jio Begins Deploying In-House 5G Network Equipment to Cut Costs and Reduce Import Dependence
Reliance Jio has started using its own locally manufactured 5G network equipment to densify its pan-India 5G rollout—a move that could significantly reduce costs and lessen its reliance on global vendors like Ericsson. According to sources familiar with the development, Jio is installing 5G small cell sites—miniature base stations that enhance coverage in dense urban […]
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BT Group Eyes Edge Computing Expansion Using Towers and Exchanges
UK telecom giant BT Group is exploring opportunities in Edge computing by repurposing parts of its tower and telephone exchange infrastructure. In a recent interview with TelcoTitans, David McKean, Director of BT’s tower division, revealed that the company is assessing how its extensive network of sites could serve enterprise and government clients while supporting its […]
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Indus Towers Q4 Profit Slips 4% YoY Despite Revenue Growth
Indus Towers reported a 4% year-on-year decline in net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, posting ₹1,779 crore in Q4 earnings. The dip was primarily driven by higher finance costs and one-time accounting adjustments related to its acquisition of telecom towers from Bharti Airtel, despite a 7.4% revenue increase to ₹7,727 crore. One-Time […]
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Vodafone Idea Cisco Deal for 4G, 5G Boost
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a strategic partnership with global technology leader Cisco to modernize its network infrastructure. The initiative aims to enhance network agility, scalability, and operational efficiency while significantly improving digital experiences for both individual and enterprise users. Deploying a Next-Gen MPLS Transport Network Under this collaboration, Vi will roll out a Multiprotocol […]
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Ericsson to Localize Passive Antenna Production in India by June 2025
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS), a business unit of Swedish telecom giant Ericsson, is set to fully localize the production of passive antennas in India by June 2025. This strategic move, in partnership with Indian technology firm VVDN Technologies, marks a major expansion of Ericsson’s manufacturing footprint in the region and reinforces India’s growing role as […]
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