Author: Indiabroadband
Airtel Ericsson Deal for FWA Service in India
Summary:Bharti Airtel and Ericsson are reinforcing their long-standing collaboration with a new agreement focused on bolstering Airtel’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services across India. This strategic move aims to enhance Airtel’s core network capabilities and capacity specifically for FWA, thereby elevating the customer experience for users of Airtel’s high-speed broadband offering. Ericsson will deploy a […]
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India’s Broadband Subscribers Up 2.17% in FY25, ARPU Also Sees Growth
Summary:India’s telecom sector, as per TRAI data for March 2025, showcases a dynamic shift from subscriber volume to data consumption and revenue growth. While broadband and internet subscriber bases saw modest increases (2.17% and 1.54% respectively), overall telephone subscribers recorded minimal growth (0.13%), and wireless subscribers even registered a slight decline. Conversely, wireless data usage […]
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TP‑Link Expands India Footprint with New R&D Centre and Hiring Push
Summary:TP‑Link is strengthening its presence in India by opening a new R&D incubation centre in Mumbai and significantly increasing its workforce, aiming to foster innovation in Wi‑Fi 7, IoT, AI-driven network tech, and enterprise networking. TP‑Link Systems is deepening its investment in India by launching a new incubation and R&D centre in Mumbai, the second major […]
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Starlink in Qatar Now Live
Summary:Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, is now officially live across Qatar, offering high-speed, low-latency internet coverage throughout the country. The launch marks a major step forward in digital infrastructure for both consumers and businesses in Qatar. Starlink Launches Full Internet Coverage in Qatar Qatar has become one of the first Middle Eastern […]
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Ananth Technologies to Launch India’s First Private Satellite Broadband Service by 2028
Summary:India’s satellite internet space is undergoing a major transformation. Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies will become the first private Indian company to offer satellite broadband using a domestically-built geostationary satellite, starting in 2028. This breakthrough positions India to reduce dependency on global satcom providers like Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper. India’s First Private Satellite Broadband Service: […]
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Aging Subsea Cable Repair Fleet Poses Global Connectivity Risk, Warns Report
A new report warns that the aging global fleet of submarine cable repair ships threatens to undermine the rapid growth in subsea cable deployment expected through 2040. With 1.6 million kilometres of new cable set to be laid in the next 15 years, the industry must invest $3 billion to upgrade its aging repair fleet […]
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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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