Telecom Infrastructure
Jio, Airtel to Spend $2 Billion on 5G Gears
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are poised to collectively purchase an additional $2 billion worth of 5G network equipment to enhance their next-generation mobile broadband coverage, catering to a rapidly growing user base amidst rising shipments of 5G-compatible smartphones, according to sources familiar with the matter. Sunil Mittal-led Airtel has issued a fresh request for […]
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‘Made in India’ Telecom Equipment Now Exported to Over 100 Countries, Says Indian Government
The Indian government has announced that telecom equipment designed and manufactured domestically is now being exported to over 100 countries. Last year, these exports, along with telecom services, totaled more than USD 18.2 billion. Madhu Arora, Member (Technology) of the Digital Communications Commission in the Department of Telecom, highlighted that many Indian telecom companies have […]
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Budget 2024: BSNL Budget Allocation the Most with Rs 82,916 Crore
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a budget allocation of ₹1.28 lakh crore for telecom projects and public sector firms under the Telecom Ministry, with a significant portion earmarked for state-owned BSNL, according to the Budget 2024-25 document. Out of the total proposed allocation, over ₹1 lakh crore is designated for BSNL and MTNL-related […]
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Budget 2024: Cost of 4G and 5G Network Rollouts Set to Rise with Customs Duty Increase
The upcoming rollouts of 4G and 5G networks are expected to become more expensive, following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to increase the basic customs duty (BCD) on printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) from 10% to 15% in the Budget 2024-25. PCBAs are a crucial component in various telecom equipment, including mobile base stations, and […]
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CloudExtel to Boost Fiber Infrastructure and Small Cell
On the back of India’s booming digital economy, CloudExtel, a digital infrastructure provider, is targeting approximately 50% growth as it plans to invest heavily in boosting its fiber and small cells network. CloudExtel offers various digital infrastructure services, including small cell hosting, FTTH, intra-city fiber, and virtualized networks to Communications Service Providers (CSPs), Internet Service […]
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Zayo Unveils Significant Network Infrastructure Upgrades Across North America
Communications infrastructure provider Zayo has announced significant upgrades to its critical infrastructure across North America. These enhancements include expanding network connectivity offerings with new 400G-enabled wavelength routes, enhanced on-demand network capabilities, and IP core upgrades. New 400G Wavelength Routes “Today’s businesses need to deliver connections and experiences faster than ever to remain competitive. In our […]
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Indian Army Introduces First Indigenous 4G Base Station by Signaltron
The Indian Army has inducted its first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron via the government e-marketplace portal. Signaltron’s founder, Himamshu Khasnis, informed that the chip used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations was developed by Signalchip. Founded in 2010, Signalchip is a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to developing chips […]
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Indus Towers Expanding Rural Infrastructure to Bridge Digital Divide
Indus Towers, a leading telecom tower infrastructure company in India, is increasing its investments in the rural areas of the country. This effort aims to bridge the digital divide that the Indian government is keen to address promptly. According to a recent release, Indus reported that over 60% of its towers were installed in rural […]
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DE-CIX Expands Network Capacity for Internet Exchange in India
Interconnection service provider DE-CIX has expanded its capacity in India to meet the rising demand for network interconnection. At DE-CIX Mumbai, the operator has increased the density of 100 GE ports and upgraded the IX with 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) access technology. Additionally, the overall network capacity at DE-CIX Mumbai has dramatically increased to 800 […]
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India to Need an Additional 1.7-3.6 Gigawatts of Data Center Capacity: Report
India has the potential to become a global data center hub due to its low construction, land, and power costs compared to other countries. The country already boasts a well-established IT and digitally enabled services ecosystem. According to Cushman & Wakefield, the median cost of constructing a data center in India is approximately USD 6.8 […]
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