Telecom Infrastructure
BSNL Sets Up 97,500 Towers for Swadeshi 4G Service
Summary:BSNL has officially launched its indigenous 4G network, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The rollout includes more than 97,500 towers built at a cost of Rs 37,000 crore, which is a significant step in India’s efforts for telecom self-reliance. BSNL’s 4G Revival After years of struggling against private telecom giants, BSNL focuses […]
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Pace Digitek IPO- A Telecom Infra Company Opens its IPO Today
Summary:Pace Digitek, a Bengaluru-based telecom infrastructure solution provider, will launch its ₹819.15 crore IPO on 26 September 2025. This issue includes only no offer for sale (OFS) segment. The closing date of IPO is on September 30, while allotment is set for October 1 and listing on October 6. Pace Digitek IPO – Key Highlights […]
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India to Tighten Mobile Rollout Rules: Focus on Real Coverage, Not Just Towers
Summary:The Indian government is set to tighten mobile service rollout obligations, ensuring telcos deliver actual usable coverage instead of merely installing towers. New rules under discussion will make it mandatory for operators to provide reliable voice and data services, especially along highways, railways, and underserved regions such as Ladakh, Northeast, and parts of Jammu & […]
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India’s Draft National Data Centre Policy Proposes 20-Year Tax Exemptions to Boost Investments
Summary:The Draft National Data Centre policy of the Government of India has proposed tax exemption for data centre developers up to 20 years, to accelerate investment, reduce capital costs and promote large-scale infrastructure growth. The policy introduces integrated approvals, structural status and domestic production incentives, which gives India four times the capacity of its data […]
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India Adds 5600+ New 5G Base Stations in August 2025, Total Nears 5 Lakh
Summary:India deployed 5,615 new 5G base stations (BTS) in August 2025, taking a total of 498,135 sites nationwide. This is slightly less than the Rollout of 6,450 BTS in July, but Vodafone continues to expand India’s 5G footprint with operators, advancing developments like Idea, Reliance Jio and Airtel. India’s 5G network continues to expand rapidly, […]
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Starlink India Starts Infrastructure Set Up for Service Launch
Summary:Starlink, the satellite internet company led by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch services in India by setting up terrestrial infrastructure, data centers, and ground stations. With partnerships across telecom and data ecosystem players, Starlink aims to provide high-speed satellite broadband, especially for underserved and remote regions. Starlink is doing ground task for its India […]
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Indian Army and Bharti Airtel Partner to Boost Mobile Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh’s Border Districts
Summary:The Indian Army’s DAO Division has signed an MoU with Bharti Airtel to expand the mobile network infrastructure in Dibang Valley and Dau Delai Valley of Anjaw of Arunachal Pradesh, to ensure reliable communication for both local communities and soldiers. The objective of this initiative is to bridge digital division, improve security and support socio-economic […]
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DoT Requests Indian Telcos to Prefer Local Telecom Gears
India is urging its major telecom operators– Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea – to increase the use of homegrown telecom equipment rather than relying on foreign makers like Cisco and Ericsson. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked these companies to share detailed plans how they will integrate more Indian-made technology in their […]
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DoT Cuts 95% Telecom Equipment Security Testing Fees
Summary:In a major regulatory reform, the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has reduced the security testing assessment fee by 95% under the Communications Safety Certification Scheme (ComSEC). Effective from August 1, 2025, the move aims to support MSME, local manufacturers and innovations in India’s telecommunications and ICT regions. DoT Reduces Security Certification Fees by 95% to […]
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Why India Needs More Data Center Cities to Power AI and 5G Growth
Summary:According to CtrlS data centers, India must accelerate the development of data center cities dedicated to support Artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, IOT, and demand operated by cloud computing. With increasing use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, the need for large-scale power is inevitable. This article explains why India should work rapidly, what challenges remain, […]
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