Month: August 2026
Elon Musk Proposes Starlink for Rural India, Highlighting Its Potential to Connect Underserved Communities
Summary:Elon Musk has highlighted Starlink’s potential to improve internet access in underserved rural areas of India, where more than 11,000 listed villages reportedly lacked 4G access. With over 50 crore rural people still facing connectivity gaps, Starlink could help reach remote, mountainous, island and disaster-affected regions where traditional networks face infrastructure and commercial challenges. Meanwhile, […]
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BIF President Highlights ₹1 Lakh Crore Digital Connectivity Opportunity in India
Summary:India has an estimated ₹1 lakh crore annual digital connectivity opportunity, according to BIF President TV Ramachandran, with satellite communication potentially helping connect more than 50 crore people in rural and remote areas who lack broadband access. He also highlighted satcom’s potential to support agriculture through IoT-based monitoring and improve connectivity for businesses operating in […]
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SpeedGeo Report: India Tops South Asia for Mobile Internet Speeds in 2026
Summary:According to SpeedGeo.net, India recorded strong improvements in both mobile and fixed broadband speeds between 2020 and 2026, based on more than 12 million speed tests across South Asia. India led the region in mobile internet with an average download speed of 106 Mbps in 2026, driven largely by widespread 5G deployment, while fixed broadband […]
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BSNL Introduces Rs 1,111 Fiber Freedom Broadband Plan Offering 200 Mbps Speed and 25+ OTT Benefits
Summary:BSNL has launched its Fiber Freedom Plan at an introductory price of Rs 1,111 per month, offering speeds up to 200 Mbps, 5,000GB of monthly data and access to more than 25 OTT platforms. The company has also introduced its revamped BSNL Selfcare New app with features such as recharges, bill payments, complaint tracking, AI […]
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CAG Says BharatNet Missed Digital Inclusion Targets Due to Planning and Implementation Shortcomings
Summary:The CAG has found that BharatNet has not fully met its goal of bridging India’s digital divide, citing weaknesses in planning and execution. Although the project had covered more than 96.70% of targeted Gram Panchayats by November 2025, the extensive infrastructure rollout has not translated into effective network operations, utilisation or revenue generation. The Comptroller […]
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DE-CIX Strengthens Chennai Footprint Through Partnership With AdaniConneX
Summary:DE-CIX India has expanded its Chennai presence by adding a new Internet Exchange point of presence at the AdaniConneX Chennai 1 data centre in SIPCOT IT Park. The facility will provide networks, cloud providers, content companies and businesses with more direct connectivity, helping improve network performance and reduce latency. With a 33 MW IT capacity […]
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Airtel India Reorients Broadband Strategy, Moves Beyond FWA
Summary:Bharti Airtel is shifting its home broadband strategy toward fibre, while deploying Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) selectively in areas where fibre is unavailable. The move has reduced Airtel’s FWA subscriber additions, which fell to 83,377 in the April-June 2026 quarter from 665,842 in the previous quarter, as the company focuses more on profitability, customer quality […]
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Airtel’s Most Popular Broadband Plan in India
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s ₹699 broadband plan has been identified as its most popular offering in India, combining 40 Mbps internet speeds with unlimited data, OTT subscriptions and access to more than 350 live TV channels. Available to both fibre and AirFiber customers nationwide, the plan includes over 22 OTT benefits such as JioHotstar, ZEE5 and Xstream […]
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Fixed broadband and fibre infrastructure emerge as the foundation of the digital economy
Summary:India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 and building a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030 will require stronger digital infrastructure, with fibre-based fixed broadband playing a central role alongside mobile networks. Despite its economic benefits, India’s fixed broadband penetration remains low at around 4%, highlighting the need for greater fibre deployment to […]
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Jio launches ₹2,000 home plan offering five months of validity with bundled TV benefits
Summary:Reliance Jio has introduced a ₹2,000 TV-only Home plan offering five months of validity at an effective cost of ₹400 per month. The plan includes access to 1,000+ live TV channels, over 200 HD channels, and content in 15+ regional languages, providing an affordable alternative to traditional DTH services. Jio also offers a ₹1,000 two-month […]
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