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India Commits $16.1 Billion to Expand Rural Broadband: Scindia
BharatNet, a flagship connectivity initiative by the Indian government, aims to bring high-speed broadband access to rural and underserved areas, bridging the digital divide. Following the merger of Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the latter is now responsible for executing the project. Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced […]
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BSNL Awards ₹5,000 Crore BharatNet Project to RVNL-Led Consortium
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, has awarded a consortium led by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) a contract worth nearly ₹5,000 crore for the development of BharatNet’s middle-mile network. BharatNet, a government initiative, aims to bring high-speed broadband to unconnected villages across India. This contract pertains to Phase 3 of the […]
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MTNL Requests Rs 1,151.65 Crore for Sovereign Guarantee Bonds from Government
Debt-ridden state-run telecom firm MTNL has requested Rs 1,151.65 crore to cover the interest payments on sovereign guarantee bonds for the current fiscal year, Parliament was informed on this. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stated that the government has implemented several measures for the […]
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BharatNet Scheme Details
What is the BharatNet Scheme? The BharatNet Scheme, launched under the Digital India program, aims to provide high-speed internet connectivity to rural areas across India at affordable prices using optical fiber technology. As the world’s largest rural broadband connectivity project, BharatNet seeks to offer broadband services to citizens in rural and remote regions. The scheme […]
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An Update on BharatNet Project
The BharatNet Project, introduced by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in 2011, aims to extend fiber internet connectivity to over 2.5 lakh gram panchayats. The primary objective is to provide non-discriminatory broadband access to consumers in rural areas where private companies hesitate to invest due to lower returns. To facilitate the smooth execution of the […]
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