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Mumbai Metro 3 News COAI Accuses Mumbai Metro of Creating Monopoly in Mobile Connectivity
Regulatory

Mumbai Metro 3 News: COAI Accuses Mumbai Metro of Creating Monopoly in Mobile Connectivity

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has accused Mumbai Metro of establishing a monopoly in mobile network connectivity by appointing a third-party vendor, thereby sidelining Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and denying them the Right of Way (RoW).  COAI Raises Monopoly Concerns  S.P. Kochhar, Director General of COAI, expressed concerns, stating, “Telecom Service Providers are […]

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Mumbai Metro News- Telcos Decline Unviable IBS Rates Proposed by MMRCL Partner, Offer Interim Connectivity Solution
Telecom Industry

Mumbai Metro News- Telcos Decline Unviable IBS Rates Proposed by MMRCL Partner, Offer Interim Connectivity Solution

Telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have informed the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRCL) that they are unable to provide In-Building Solutions (IBS) at the “unviable rates” proposed by MMRCL’s selected partner, ACES. The issue concerns the deployment of IBS infrastructure across the Mumbai Metro network, including underground stations and tunnels.  In […]

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Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Mumbai
5G/6G Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Mumbai

Vodafone Idea has officially launched its commercial 5G services in Mumbai, Maharashtra, marking its entry into the 5G race in India. The telecom operator plans to expand coverage across the country in phases, with Delhi, Punjab, Bihar, and Karnataka next in line to receive 5G connectivity.    The wait is over! Now enjoy lightning fast […]

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Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout in Mumbai by March 2025
5G/6G

Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout in Mumbai by March 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced that it will commercially launch 5G services in Mumbai by March 2025, followed by Delhi, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Patna in April 2025.  “We are increasing investments, and the pace of capex deployment is set to accelerate in the coming quarters. The phased rollout of 5G is already in progress, focusing […]

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Navi Mumbai Airport Frog Cellsat to Build Network Coverage with OneDAS Deployment
Telecom Infrastructure

Navi Mumbai Airport:  Frog Cellsat to Build Network Coverage with OneDAS Deployment

Indian telecom equipment manufacturer Frog Cellsat Limited (FCL) has secured a contract valued at over Rs 16 crore with Metro Telworks Limited to deploy its OneDAS system at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The agreement, finalized during India Mobile Congress 2024, marks FCL’s third major airport contract in just three months, following successful deployments […]

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Mumbai Metro 3 Airtel First to Give 5G Connectivity
5G/6G

Mumbai Metro 3: Airtel First to Give 5G Connectivity

Bharti Airtel announced that it is the first telecom service provider to offer uninterrupted 5G connectivity across the ten new stations of the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line- 3, also known as the Aqua Line. This underground infrastructure is a groundbreaking step to connect the financial capital from the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, […]

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Mumbai Metro 3 Gets Vodafone Idea Connectivity
Telecom Industry

Mumbai Metro 3 Gets Vodafone Idea Connectivity

Vodafone Idea has successfully deployed its 4G network along the entire Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3, a key infrastructure project inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. “As Mumbai prepares to commute on this new metro route, Vi is pleased to announce the completion of its network […]

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Broadband

Airtel Xstream AirFiber Devices Launched in Delhi, Mumbai

Airtel Unveils Airtel Xstream AirFiber, a 5G Plus-Powered Fixed Wireless Access Solution, initially serving customers in Delhi and Mumbai. This offering resembles Jio AirFiber, announced in 2022, which is yet to be released for sale in India.  Airtel Xstream AirFiber More details  1. Airtel notes the exponential growth of home Wi-Fi usage in recent years, […]

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Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea eSIM Available for Prepaid Users in Mumbai

Vodafone Idea unveiled eSIM services for its prepaid customers in Mumbai on Monday, marking a significant stride toward delivering seamless, expedited, and eco-friendly connectivity to millions of Indians, according to a statement released by Vi. The eSIM service, available to both iOS and Android users, is compatible with various handsets, including Apple iPhone XR and […]

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Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea Installs Emergency Calling Booths on Mumbai Pune Highway

Vodafone Idea (Vi), a leading telecom service provider in India, is implementing emergency calling booths along the Mumbai-Pune expressway to facilitate communication with relevant authorities during emergencies. This initiative is undertaken in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd (MSRDC). Vi plans to install emergency calling booths every two kilometers along the expressway, […]

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