Telecom Infrastructure
BSNL to Deploy 4,000 New Towers in Naxalite-Hit Chhattisgarh to Boost Digital Connectivity
Summary:To improve digital connectivity in remote and Naxalite affected areas, the Government of India will set up 4,000 new BSNL telecom towers in Chhattisgarh. The move supports the broader target of ensuring digital inclusion in the remote regions, led by the Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. Government’s Push to Connect the Unconnected […]
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DE-CIX to Offer Infra Support for Starlink India Launch
Summary:Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, is set to launch its services in India at the end of 2025 or in the beginning of 2026. The company has partnered with a major internet exchange provider, DE-CIX for important ground infrastructure support. With the approval from the IN-Space safe and approval from the spectrum allocation, the […]
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94500 Towers Installed by BSNL Till Now, 4G Expansion Crucial Across Country
Summary:State-run telecom operator BSNL has made significant strides in its 4G network expansion, installing over 94,500 towers across India, with over 80-85% already commissioned. While slightly behind its ambitious June 2025 target of 1 lakh towers, this deployment is crucial for enhancing connectivity, particularly in rural areas. Despite BSNL’s recent back-to-back quarterly profits, the intense […]
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India to Classify Key Telecom Systems as Critical Infrastructure Amid Rising Cyber Threats
What Is Critical Telecom Infrastructure (CTI) and Why Is India Introducing It? India is introducing Critical Telecom Infrastructure (CTI) to better protect its telecom ecosystem against state-backed cyber threats and espionage, similar to the 2023 “Salt Typhoon” breach in the US involving Chinese hackers targeting AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Under the Telecom Act, 2023, the […]
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Understanding India’s PLI Scheme for Telecom Gear Manufacturers
India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products aims to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and position India as a global telecom hub. It offers financial incentives to companies that manufacture critical telecom equipment in India and meet yearly sales and investment targets. This article explains how the scheme works, who benefits, […]
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BSNL Plans Additional 1 Lakh 4G Towers; Cabinet Approval Awaited
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to deploy an additional 1 lakh mobile towers to expand its commercial 4G services across India, following the successful installation of the first 1 lakh towers earlier this month. Union Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, confirmed in a recent interview that the […]
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Is the Government Easing Up on ‘Make in India’ for Telecom Gear?
In what appears to be a significant policy shift, the Indian government has released a new notification that hints at relaxing the stringent local sourcing requirements for telecom equipment manufacturers. This comes as a surprising turn, especially after recent years of a strong push for localization and self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign. The new […]
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Operation Sindoor News: Government Directs Telcos to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Secure Critical Infrastructure
The Indian government has instructed all private and state-owned telecom operators to ramp up disaster-level preparedness, ensure uninterrupted nationwide connectivity, and collaborate effectively to maintain seamless network operations during emergencies. During a meeting on May 7, telecom operators were urged to compile and regularly update a list of critical telecom infrastructure and installations, with a […]
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Chennai’s Data Centre Capacity Set to More Than Double by 2030: ASSOCHAM-PwC Report
Chennai’s data centre capacity is projected to grow from 202 MW in 2025 to 551 MW by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%, according to a new report by ASSOCHAM in collaboration with PwC. Titled “Knowledge Paper on Empowering Global Digital Change: Tamil Nadu’s Data Centre and Cloud Vision,” the report […]
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Tejas Networks Completes Delivery of Equipment for BSNL’s 1 Lakh 4G/5G Sites
Tata Group’s telecom equipment arm, Tejas Networks, has successfully completed the supply of equipment for 1 lakh 4G/5G sites to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), as part of a major contract awarded in August 2023. “We shipped over 100,000 sites for BSNL’s 4G/5G rollout — one of the largest single-vendor RAN deployments globally, completed in […]
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