Telecom Infrastructure
India’s 5G BTS Deployment Surpasses 450,000 in July 2024
India’s 5G Base Transceiver Station (BTS) count surpassed 450,000 in July 2024. By the end of June, there were 448,709 BTS sites, which increased to 452,055 by the end of July—an addition of 3,346 sites. Every state saw a slight increase in 5G site deployment. Reliance Jio continues to lead the deployment, as it focuses […]
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Optiemus Partners with Tejas Networks for Telecom Equipment Manufacturing
Optiemus Electronics announced its entry into telecom equipment manufacturing, partnering with Tata Group’s Tejas Networks. This move comes as the government intensifies its focus on indigenous design and manufacturing of telecom equipment. Optiemus will collaborate with Tejas Networks to produce a range of telecom products, including 4G baseband units, remote radio heads, ONT/ONU, broadband switches, […]
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Red Hat and Globe Telecom Teams Up to Elevate IT Infra
Philippines telecom operator Globe has announced a partnership with Red Hat to modernize its IT infrastructure. By leveraging Red Hat Open Innovation Labs, Globe aims to boost its agility, scalability, and operational efficiency, ultimately enhancing its customer experience, according to a joint statement. Integration of Red Hat OpenShift During the Open Innovation Labs residency, Globe’s […]
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Airtel Becomes First One to Bring Mobile Network to Phobrang
Airtel has extended its mobile network services to Phobrang, a remote village near the Indo-China border in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of 15,000 feet and close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, Phobrang previously had limited communication access due to its remote location and harsh terrain. Bharti […]
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Reliance Jio to Expand its 5G and IoT Solutions
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, is planning to export its indigenously developed technologies worldwide, following their large-scale deployment in powering its 4G and 5G networks. Jio’s investments in next-generation network and digital technologies are expected to sustain its competitive edge and drive market share growth. “This strategy will ensure strong and consistent returns for […]
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Paris Olympics 2024- Recycling 5G for Local Internet Boost in Olympics City
In Paris, athletes are setting records and delivering outstanding performances at the 2024 Summer Games. However, the achievements extend beyond the athletic feats seen around the world. Behind the scenes, 5G infrastructure is crucial for powering live broadcasts and enabling spectators and athletes to share their experiences on social media. To meet the high demands […]
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India’s Data Centre Capacity Expands by 21% in H1 2024
In the first half of the year, there was a 21% increase in the total data centre stock across India. Mumbai led with a substantial 54.9% share of the total capacity, followed by Chennai (12.3%), Bengaluru (8.2%), and Pune (7.2%), according to a report by Savills. During the January-June period of 2024, the country saw […]
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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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