WiFi
Netgear Exploring Partnerships to Launch Local Manufacturing
Wi-Fi router and modem maker Netgear is exploring partnerships with global contract manufacturers to launch India-made products. “We are in advanced stages and expect to roll out our ‘Make in India’ products within 2024,” said Marthesh Nagendra, Senior Director – Commercial, Netgear APAC. The company is currently evaluating multiple options with manufacturing partners who have […]
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Vodafone Idea WiFi Calling Service Availability List
Vodafone Idea’s Wi-Fi calling services are currently available in 17 circles, according to the company’s website, with no updates made in the past year. Wi-Fi calling is especially useful in areas with weak indoor coverage. However, unlike its competitors Jio and Airtel, which have rolled out Wi-Fi calling across nearly all telecom circles, Vodafone Idea […]
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Airtel Black Rs 899 Plan Offers 100 Mbps Broadband and DTH Bundle
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, offers a popular Airtel Black plan priced at Rs 899 per month (excluding taxes). This plan combines a 100 Mbps broadband connection with a Wi-Fi setup and a DTH (Direct-to-Home) service. For those unfamiliar, Airtel Black is a bundled service offering from Airtel, designed to provide multiple services under […]
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United Airlines Starlink Deal for Fast WiFi Access
SpaceX nearly doubled its backlog of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi orders following a major deal with United Airlines last week, according to Nick Galano, SpaceX’s director of Starlink aviation sales and partnerships. Speaking at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, Galano revealed, “We now have about 2,500 aircraft under contract, transitioning what started as […]
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Airtel WiFi Service Now in Haryana
Bharti Airtel has announced the expansion of its Wi-Fi service to an additional 0.7 million households across 49 cities in Haryana, including Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Panipat. This expansion follows recent similar efforts in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Telangana. Benefits of Airtel Wi-Fi With Airtel Wi-Fi, customers gain access to […]
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Paris Olympics 2024- Recycling 5G for Local Internet Boost in Olympics City
In Paris, athletes are setting records and delivering outstanding performances at the 2024 Summer Games. However, the achievements extend beyond the athletic feats seen around the world. Behind the scenes, 5G infrastructure is crucial for powering live broadcasts and enabling spectators and athletes to share their experiences on social media. To meet the high demands […]
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Airtel Xstream Offering Free Installation & WiFi Router
Bharti Airtel is providing a free Wi-Fi router and installation with its broadband connections. As the second-largest internet service provider (ISP) in India, Airtel delivers services across various regions, including tier-two and tier-three towns. Their FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) service, branded as Airtel Xstream Fiber, offers an affordable and high-quality broadband experience. This makes Airtel a compelling […]
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India Requires Rs 4.2 Lakh Crore Investment by 2030 for Nationwide Broadband Connectivity
According to industry expert Prashant Singhal, India will require an investment of Rs 4.2 lakh crore by 2030 to connect 24 crore households in the country with broadband services. Speaking at the Broadband India Forum conference, Singhal, who is the Telecom Sector Leader for Emerging Markets and a Partner in a member firm of EY […]
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Wi-Fi 6E Router Illegal Sale Ban Urged by COAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged for a ban on the “illegal sale” of Wi-Fi 6E wireless routers operating on the 6 GHz frequency band by certain e-commerce platforms and online retailers. In a letter addressed to Neeraj Mittal, Chairperson of the Digital Communications Commission & Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, […]
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WiFi 7, 5G Will Play a Vital Role for IoT in Rural Coverage
Qualcomm Inc., a leading US chipset maker, foresees significant opportunities in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector driven by the advent of Wi-Fi 7 and fifth-generation (5G) technology. Rahul Patel, Group General Manager of Connectivity, Broadband & Networking at Qualcomm Technologies, highlights the potential for cost-effective connectivity solutions in rural India, with modems capable of […]
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