Author: Indiabroadband
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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DTH Sector Under Pressure as Government Seeks ₹16,000 Crore in License Fee Dues
The Indian government has served demand notices worth ₹16,000 crore to four major private DTH operators for unpaid license fees—a sum that exceeds their total annual revenue. The dues include ₹6,735 crore from Dish TV (including interest), ₹3,628 crore from Tata Play (with ₹1,401.66 crore in interest), and ₹1,051.84 crore from Sun Direct (excluding interest). […]
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Delicensing of 6 GHz Band to Accelerate Wi-Fi 6E and 7 Rollout in India: Scindia
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on May 27 that the Central government’s decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz spectrum band (5925 MHz to 6425 MHz) will act as a major catalyst for innovation and digital connectivity across India. The move paves the way for deploying next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and […]
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