Singtel sells 0.8 per cent stake in Airtel for $711 million to GQG Partners
Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) has sold a 0.8 per cent stake in Bharti Airtel for $711...
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Month: March 2024
Global cellular IoT connections to grow by 3 billion over next four years, says industry report
According to a report by Juniper Research, the global number of cellular internet of things (IoT) devices will increase from 3.4 billion in 2024 to 6.5 billion by 2028. The report noted that 90 per cent growth in connections...
Read MoreIndia to export 30 per cent of its total smartphone production in FY24, says ICEA
According to a report by the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), India will export around 30 per cent of its total smartphone production in the fiscal year 2024 (FY24). The report states that out of all the...
Read MoreMeitY announces financial support for two semiconductor design startups/MSMEs under DLI scheme
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced financial support for two more semiconductor design startups/micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the design-led incentive (DLI) scheme...
Read MoreVi completes its network deployment across Kolkata’s underwater metro rail service
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the successful completion of its network deployment across the entire underground east-west metro corridor route of Kolkata’s underwater metro rail service. Vi customers traveling via the...
Read MoreBIF hosts a national workshop on neutral digital connectivity infrastructure (DCI) in buildings
Broadband India Forum (BIF) hosted a national workshop on neutral digital connectivity infrastructure (DCI) in buildings which aimed to promote awareness about the benefits of DCI to all states. The workshop was attended by V....
Read MoreBharti Airtel deploys additional sites in Gujarat
Bharti Airtel has deployed additional sites in Ahmedabad and Kheda districts of Gujarat. The company has been working on the National Rural Enhancement Project that involved network expansion in 60,000 villages across the...
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Government seeks proposals for R&D in cybersecurity space
The government has sought proposals for research and development (R&D) in the cybersecurity...
Read MoreGovernment inaugurates two STPI centres in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi
The government has inaugurated two new Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) centres in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi to significantly boost the electronics, information technology (IT) sector, and startup ecosystem in...
Read MoreVIAVI to acquire Spirent Communications for $1,277 million
VIAVI Solutions and Spirent Communications plc have announced an agreement on the terms of a cash offer for Spirent, wherein the acquisition price values Spirent at approximately $1,277 million based on the British pound...
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Scaling Up: Major expansion in digital infrastructure
Telecom towers and optical fibre cables (OFC) used to be devoid of innovative and smart...
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Timely Act : New legislation attempts to align with changing sector dynamics
The new Indian Telecommunications Act, 2023 was passed by Parliament in December 2023. The new act...
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Strong Support: Government initiatives for digital infrastructure development
India’s telecom infrastructure is the bedrock of its transition towards a digital economy. From...
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Promoting Semiconductors: India makes a big push to become a prominent global manufacturer
The Indian semiconductor market is driven primarily by the growing demand for consumer...
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Creating Local Value: Pivotal role of the PLI scheme in promoting domestic telecom manufacturing
Concerted efforts by the government and businesses to digitalise the economy and ensure last-mile...
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Digitalising India: Emerging technology trends
In the dynamic landscape of technological evolution, nations worldwide are racing to strengthen...
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BIS adopts Wi-SUN Alliance FAN wireless communications specification as national standard for India smart meter RF communication networks
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has adopted Wi-SUN Alliance field area networks (FAN) specification as included in IEEE 2857-2021, as the national standard for India’s smart meter radio frequency (RF) communication...
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