Telecom Infrastructure
India’s Data Centre Market Expected to Reach $8 Billion by 2025
India’s data centre market, valued at $7 billion in 2023, is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% to reach $8 billion by 2025, according to a report by 1Lattice, a tech-enabled market intelligence firm. The report also predicts that the country’s data centre capacity will increase from 1,150 MW […]
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HFCL Projects 70% Fiber Optic and 50% Telecom Equipment Revenue from Exports in 3 Years
Domestic telecom gear maker HFCL anticipates that 70% of its revenue from the fiber optic segment and half of its network equipment business will come from exports within the next three years, according to Managing Director Mahendra Nahata. He noted a growing demand for 5G equipment following the widespread installation of 5G mobile towers across […]
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Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal to Fuel AI Data Centers
Google has announced the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from small modular reactors (SMRs), developed by Kairos Power, to power its artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. This move is part of Google’s ongoing effort to accelerate clean energy adoption and meet its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goals. Nuclear Power for AI Under the […]
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Ericsson and Bharti Airtel Multi Billion Deal for 5G Equipment
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has secured a new multi-billion-dollar contract to supply 5G equipment to India’s Bharti Airtel, according to two sources familiar with the deal. This follows Ericsson’s involvement in a $3.6 billion contract last month with Vodafone Idea, where it shared the deal with Samsung. The new agreements are expected to boost […]
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3385 5G BTS Deployed in September 2024
5G has expanded rapidly in India, but recently, the pace of 5G base transceiver station (BTS) deployments has slowed. In September 2024, India added 3,385 new 5G BTS sites, increasing the total count from 4,53,794 to 4,57,179. This is a more significant jump compared to the 1,500 new sites added in August. So why have […]
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Google to Spend $1 Billion to Build Data Center in Thailand
Google has allocated THB36 billion ($1 billion) to establish its first data center in Thailand, as part of its broader initiative to promote responsible AI adoption and digital skill development, announced in 2023. In a blog post, Jackie Wang, Country Director at Google Thailand, revealed that the facility will be located in Chonburi province. The […]
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Adani Group Fast-Tracks $4 Billion Investment in Data Centers: Report
The Adani Group is reportedly fast-tracking its $4 billion investment plan to expand its data center business, driven by growing demand from tech giants, particularly due to the increased power needs of AI-driven services. According to a report unnamed sources, this move will also strengthen Adani’s power sector by leveraging the high energy consumption associated […]
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Undersea Cable Landing Station in West Bengal to be Operational by 2026
An undersea cable landing station is set to become operational in Digha, Purba Medinipur district, by the first quarter of 2026, according to Amit Mitra, principal chief advisor to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Speaking at the Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave 2024 organized by the Bengal Chamber of Commerce, Mitra noted that the project, spearheaded […]
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Tejas Networks Launches Indigenous MIMO Radio
Tejas Networks (BSE: 540595) (NSE: TEJASNET) announced that Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, inaugurated the Tejas Center of Excellence for Wireless Communications at their Bangalore headquarters. During his visit, the minister also launched the company’s indigenously designed 32T32R Massive MIMO radio, capable of delivering over […]
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1500+ 5G Base Transceiver Stations Installed in August 2024
India’s 5G infrastructure saw a notable boost in August 2024, with the deployment of 1,739 new 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This expansion has significantly enhanced 5G connectivity and network coverage across the country. Top States Leading 5G BTS Additions Several states have made substantial contributions to the […]
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