Month: June 2025
BSNL IFTV: India’s First Interactive Fiber TV Service
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecom operator, made headlines with its innovative IFTV (Interactive Fiber-to-the-Home Television) service. This offering combines high-speed fiber broadband with a smart television experience—bringing internet, TV, OTT, and smart home features onto a single platform. What is BSNL IFTV? BSNL IFTV is an Android-based Smart TV service bundled with […]
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AI Can Supercharge Broadband Rollout—But Only If Rules Are Aligned
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a general-purpose technology, with the potential to significantly boost productivity across a wide range of sectors—including broadband infrastructure. When applied effectively, AI can transform how networks are planned, built, and maintained, translating into major cost savings and faster connectivity expansion. AI’s Capex Efficiency for Broadband Recent analysis by […]
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India’s Broadband Services Market Poised to Reach $35.85 Billion by 2033: IMARC Report
According to IMARC Group’s latest report, “India Broadband Services Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Connection, End Use, and Region, 2025-2033,” the broadband industry in India was valued at USD 16.34 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.12%, reaching USD 35.85 billion by 2033. Key Market Trends Driving […]
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LG Innotek Unveils Advanced 5G Automotive Satellite Module for High-Bandwidth Connectivity
LG Innotek has introduced a next-generation automotive 5G communication module that significantly enhances satellite-based broadband connectivity. With support for approximately 30MHz bandwidth, this new module marks a major leap from earlier NB-NTN (Narrowband – Non-Terrestrial Network) versions, which were restricted to just 0.2MHz and suitable only for low-data-rate services. The third-generation module is built to […]
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Starlink India to be Launched in Coming Days, Says Scindia
India is preparing to open its skies to Elon Musk’s Starlink, marking a major milestone in the country’s satellite internet expansion. On June 5, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that Starlink is set to become the third licensed satellite internet provider in India, joining Reliance Jio and Bharti’s OneWeb. “The third license will be issued […]
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Tech Industry Seeks Higher Power Limits for Wi-Fi in India’s Newly Delicensed 6 GHz Band
India’s technology sector is calling on the government to revise power regulations for Wi-Fi and wireless devices operating in the delicensed 6 GHz spectrum band, urging alignment with international standards to unlock the full potential of next-gen connectivity. Leading this push is the Broadband India Forum (BIF)—an industry body whose members include Meta, Google, Microsoft, […]
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Tata Communications Unveils TGN-IA2 Subsea Cable to Power Next-Gen Global Connectivity
In a significant move to enhance enterprise connectivity across Asia and globally, Tata Communications has integrated the TGN-IA2 submarine cable system into its global network. Developed by the Asia Direct Cable (ADC) consortium, this advanced infrastructure is engineered to deliver high-capacity, scalable, and reliable connectivity solutions, catering to the surging digital demands of businesses worldwide. […]
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Supreme Court Ruling on Dual Taxation Sparks Concern Among Digital Content Providers
A recent Supreme Court verdict allowing dual taxation on television broadcasting services may have significant ripple effects across over-the-top (OTT) platforms, subscription-based digital content services, and online gaming apps, according to experts. The ruling is expected to increase the overall tax burden and reintroduce uncertainty into an industry that has so far operated under the […]
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Jio vs Airtel- Best Basic Broadband Plans in 2025
Both Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have unified their broadband services under a single umbrella to reduce confusion between their fiber and fixed wireless access (FWA) offerings. Jio has consolidated its broadband business under the brand name JioHome, which includes both FWA (JioAirFiber) and fiber connections. Similarly, Airtel has streamlined its Wi-Fi services under a […]
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