Telecom Infrastructure
Tejas Networks Writes to Airtel Regarding Allegations of Faulty Telecom Equipment
Summary:Tejas Networks has formally denied Airtel’s claim that its equipment is “sub-standard” and causing interference in Airtel’s 900 MHz network in Rajasthan. Tejas states that its radios meet all required standards and that the real cause of interference is Airtel’s tower deployment practices and the close spectrum adjacency between Airtel and BSNL. Tejas Networks has […]
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Indus Towers an Undervalued Company, Says Bharti Airtel CEO
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s CEO Gopal Vittal recently described Indus Towers as a “very clearly undervalued” asset — citing its importance for network infrastructure, strong dividend potential, and strategic value. Despite some drop in Indus Towers’ net profit in the latest quarter, Airtel is confident about its long-term advantage and has taken steps to increase its stake. […]
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Mumbai Leads as Most Data Centres Capacity in India
Summary:India’s data centre capacity has surpassed 1.5 gigawatts (GW) as of September 2025, with Mumbai accounting for 53 % of the total. In short: India is rapidly building large-scale data infrastructure, and Mumbai is emerging as the dominant hub. India’s total data centre capacity climbed past the 1.5 GW mark this year, driven by surging […]
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BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups Under Revenue-Sharing Model
Summary:BSNL has launched a new data center partnership and revenue-sharing policy that opens its vast infrastructure to private players, startups, and entrepreneurs. This initiative allows businesses to establish micro and edge data centers using BSNL’s facilities, boosting India’s digital infrastructure, cloud adoption, and data localization efforts. BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups […]
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BSNL Tender for 10,000 4G Sites in Delhi
Summary:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has invited bids to deploy 10,000 4G sites across Delhi under an OpEx (Operational Expenditure) model, marking a strategic shift from traditional CapEx-based rollouts. The pilot project aims to test the viability of the OpEx approach before scaling it nationwide, aligning with BSNL’s goal of launching homegrown 4G and 5G […]
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India Adds Over 4,100 New 5G BTS in October 2025
Summary:India added 4,144 new 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in October 2025, bringing the total count to 508,732 nationwide, according to data published by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). While the pace of deployment has dipped from 6,453 in September, the rollout trend remains strong and signifies the ongoing expansion of 5G infrastructure across […]
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Indus Towers Prepares Dividend Plans, Awaits Regulatory Clarity on Vodafone Idea
Indus Towers is preparing to resume dividend payouts by the end of the fiscal year, but the company remains cautious due to lingering regulatory uncertainty around Vodafone Idea’s AGR (Adjusted Gross Revenue) dues. While Indus has strong cash flow, it is waiting for clarity on Vi’s liabilities before finalizing the distribution. Simultaneously, it is expanding […]
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Reliance Jio Tests Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces to Fix 5G Coverage Gaps
Summary:Reliance Jio is testing Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces (IRS) — a breakthrough technology designed to eliminate 5G indoor coverage gaps by reflecting weak signals into low-network zones. This innovation could significantly improve indoor 5G experiences without needing costly additional towers or small cells. Jio’s IRS Trial – Solving Indoor 5G Challenges India’s 5G rollout has connected […]
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BSNL 4G to 5G Tower Upgrade in Next 8 Months, Says Scindia
Summary:BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6–8 months, as announced by Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The transformation targets seamless next-generation connectivity across India. BSNL’s 4G-to-5G Upgrade Timeline Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces, BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6-8 months. […]
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6400 5G Towers Added in India During September 2025
Summary:India’s 5G rollout continues to accelerate, including over 6,400 new 5G base stations (BTS) in September 2025, which has taken a total of 5.04 lakh 5G sites across the country. This stable expansion highlights India’s strong pace in achieving 5G coverage nationwide, led by operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL. According to the stats […]
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