Telecom Infrastructure
Pace Digitek Secures ₹2.64 Billion BSNL Contract for BharatNet Phase 3 Deployment in Sikkim
Summary: Pace Digitek has secured a ₹2.64 billion contract from BSNL for the BharatNet Phase 3 project in the Sikkim telecom circle. The project covers the end-to-end development and maintenance of middle-mile network infrastructure, including design, supply, installation, upgrades, operations, and maintenance. The company is expected to complete the project by May 19, 2029. Pace […]
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Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3 Gets Mobile Network Boost with Airtel and Vi Services
Summary: Mobile connectivity has been restored on key sections of Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3, with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea resuming voice and data services for commuters. Vi has reactivated its network across 16 stations from Aarey JVLR to Acharya Atre Chowk, while Airtel has restored coverage at 10 stations up to Bandra Kurla […]
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Rs 27,000-Crore Tata Chip Manufacturing Unit in Assam Nearing Launch
Summary: India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions received a boost as the ₹27,000-crore Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility at Jagiroad, Assam, is expected to begin production within the current financial year. Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project is progressing as planned following a review with Himanta Biswa Sarma. Once operational, the […]
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Telangana Govt Plans SPV to Build Robust Fibre Network Across State
Summary: The Telangana government has announced the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to strengthen the state’s fibre-optic infrastructure and accelerate the rollout of the T-Fiber network. Under the Amended BharatNet Programme, the project aims to connect every Gram Panchayat through a resilient ring-based architecture, with the first phase covering 3,089 villages in Nizamabad, […]
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HFCL Wins ₹840 Million Optical Fibre Cable Contract from Private Telecom Operator
Summary: Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited has secured a ₹8,423 crore order from a private telecom operator for supplying optical fibre cables. As per a regulatory filing, the contract has been awarded jointly with its subsidiary HTL Limited, although further details about the deal have not been disclosed. Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL), a domestic telecom […]
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Vodafone Idea and BSNL May Begin Sharing Network Infrastructure in Near Future
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited is in advanced discussions with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to share telecom infrastructure, a move aimed at improving nationwide coverage, speeding up network rollout, and reducing costs, with initial implementation likely in regions such as Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The two operators are also exploring spectrum sharing to boost efficiency and […]
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DoT and the SEBI have entered into a MoU aimed at tackling financial frauds associated with telecom services
Summary: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in combating telecom-linked financial frauds and investment scams. The agreement focuses on structured data sharing and intelligence exchange, including tools like the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator and Mobile Number Revocation List, to enable […]
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RailTel wins contracts totaling Rs 2.17 billion
Summary: RailTel Corporation of India has secured two government contracts in Bihar worth a total of Rs 2.17 billion. These include a Rs 483.8 million project to establish a cyber security operations centre and maintain IT and operational systems for power distribution companies over five years, and a larger Rs 1.68 billion assignment to support […]
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Vibrant Village Programme II to undertake telecom infrastructure deployment in 47 villages along Nepal border
Summary: Under the Vibrant Village Programme II (VVP II), 47 border villages in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh will be developed with improved road and telecom connectivity. The initiative focuses on strengthening infrastructure, boosting livelihoods through tourism and skill development, and supporting local community groups. It will be implemented across strategically selected villages in […]
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Government Implements Measures to Protect Underground Utilities During Telecom Cable Installation
Summary: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region informed the Lok Sabha that the government has taken several measures to prevent damage to drinking water pipelines and other underground utilities during the installation of telecom infrastructure. While telecom operators have reported some cases of unreported excavation on the Call Before […]
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