Airtel opposes Jio’s proposal to repurpose 26 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi services
Bharti Airtel has reportedly opposed Reliance Jio Infocomm’s proposal to deploy Wi-Fi...
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NDMA temporarily suspends cell broadcast service
The cell broadcast (CB) service has reportedly been temporarily suspended following an advisory issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). According to the advisory, the suspension has been implemented as a...
Read MoreBIF calls for public Wi-Fi to be recognised as a crucial complementary layer of the broadband infrastructure
Responding to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) consultation paper on the Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India, the Broadband India Forum (BIF) has called for a fundamental shift in India’s...
Read MoreVi launches 5G services in Hyderabad
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched its 5G services in Hyderabad. To expand its 5G services, Vi has been prioritising key markets, including commercial hubs and high data consumption centres. Known as a major IT and...
Read MoreReliance weighs multi-billion dollar entry into LEO satellite market
Reliance Industries is reportedly considering a major push into the satellite communications sector, with potential investments running into billions of dollars. The move would place the Indian conglomerate in direct competition...
Read MoreBSNL surpasses Jio and Airtel as top fixed-line internet operator in FY26, as per nPerf
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) surpassed private telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to secure the top rank in the fixed-line internet segment in financial year 2026 (FY26), according to French independent...
Read MoreVi launches 5G services in Chennai
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Chennai. With this launch, Vi 5G is now available across all five metro cities, in addition to 50 other cities strengthening its presence in India’s data...
Read MoreVi gains momentum with network expansion and broadband additions, says CEO
According to the chief executive officer, Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi), the telecom operator is witnessing positive momentum, supported by strong broadband subscriber additions in February 2026 and improving financial indicators....
Read MoreMeghalaya government signs agreement with Starlink to pilot satellite-based internet connectivity in remote areas
The government of Meghalaya has signed a letter of intent with Starlink India to pilot satellite-based internet across the state’s remote hill regions. The government plans to deploy the technology across education,...
Read MoreUttar Pradesh government and HGS sign MoU for Project GANGA
The state transformation commission of the government of Uttar Pradesh has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OneOTTIntertainment Limited (OIL), the broadband division of Hinduja Global Solutions Limited (HGS), to...
Read MoreSTC inks pact with Hinduja Global Solutions’ broadband vertical under Project GANGA to connect two million homes
OneOTT Intertainment Limited (OIL), the broadband vertical of Hinduja Global Solutions Limited, part of the Hinduja Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the State Transformation Commission, government of Uttar...
Read MoreVi launches 5G services at Golden Temple, Amritsar
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services at the Golden Temple in...
Read More54 villages in Mizoram lack mobile and internet connectivity, says ICT minister
Mizoram has 54 villages without mobile or internet connectivity, information and communications technology (ICT) minister of Mizoram informed the state assembly, citing data from the Department of Telecommunications. Replying to...
Read MoreTelcos seek update to net neutrality rules for 5G era
Telecom operators have reportedly urged the government to review the 2016 net neutrality rules and align them with the 5G era. They have sought explicit support for network slicing, which would allow operators to charge a...
Read MoreGujarat exchanges LoI with Starlink to enhance high-speed internet access in remote regions
The government of Gujarat has exchanged a letter of intent (LoI) with Starlink to cooperate on providing high-speed satellite-based internet connectivity in remote, border and underserved areas of the state. The LoI was...
Read MoreVi rolls out 5G across all Kerala districts, adds over 3,500 4G sites
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has said it has extended its 5G services to all 14 districts of Kerala,...
Read MoreAirtel deploys over 2,400 new 5G sites across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Bharti Airtel has announced that it has rolled out more than 2,400 new 5G sites across Madhya...
Read MoreCOAI raises concerns over non-inclusive and incomplete technical evaluation of direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting
The Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) has expressed serious concerns regarding the manner in which recent technical tests related to direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting have been conducted in India, stating...
Read MoreISPs and non-telcos seek AGR relief following Vi reprieve
According to Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI), the relief granted to Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) on its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities has prompted demands for similar government support from...
Read MoreMaharashtra progresses towards full 4G network coverage
According to the Union Minister for Communications, in a written response to Parliament of India, Maharashtra is steadily moving towards achieving 100 per cent 4G coverage. He noted that around 1,64,000 4G base transceiver...
Read MoreTRAI poised to cut backhaul spectrum fees by 50 per cent to reduce telcos’ cost pressures
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly expected to reduce backhaul spectrum charges by up to 50 per cent, a move that would ease the financial load on telecom operators and enable annual savings of...
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