Author: Indiabroadband
Could India’s Internet Growth Be Hitting an Undersea Roadblock?
Summary:India’s internet infrastructure faces a significant vulnerability in Mumbai’s Versova area, where 13 of its 18 international submarine cables land within just six kilometres and carry up to 95% of the country’s international bandwidth. While traffic can be rerouted through other landing stations such as Chennai and Kochi if cables are damaged, even minor slowdowns […]
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Reliance Jio vs Airtel ₹999 Home Broadband Plans
Summary:Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel both offer Rs 999 home broadband plans with unlimited data, high-speed internet and multiple OTT benefits. Jio provides speeds up to 150 Mbps, 3.3TB data and access to over 1,000 TV channels, while Airtel offers 100 Mbps speeds, 3.3TB data and 22+ OTT platforms, along with Apple TV+, Google One […]
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India Considers ‘Rip and Replace’ of Huawei, ZTE Telecom Equipment; Airtel and Vodafone Idea Could Face Costs of Up to $3 Billion
Summary:India is assessing whether legacy Huawei and ZTE telecom equipment should be removed from existing networks under a potential “rip and replace” programme. The DoT is collecting information on the equipment still in use and the replacement costs, with the MHA evaluating the proposal’s financial impact. Industry estimates suggest replacing Chinese hardware and software in […]
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Ladakh’s Growth Should Build on Its Distinctive Strengths: NITI Aayog
Summary:NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok K Lahiri has called for Ladakh’s development strategy to leverage its natural resources, cultural heritage, human capital and renewable-energy potential while protecting the environment and creating sustainable livelihoods. At a meeting with senior officials, he reviewed challenges and projects related to infrastructure, connectivity, education, tourism, energy, water and employment, and […]
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Airtel Tops Mobile Subscriber Additions in July, Jio Follows Closely
Summary:India’s wireless subscriber base grew by 55.38 lakh in July 2026, reaching 128.79 crore, with Bharti Airtel leading additions at 26.8 lakh, followed by Reliance Jio with 24.4 lakh, Vodafone Idea with 2.4 lakh and BSNL with 1.68 lakh. Broadband subscriptions also increased 0.64% to 1,094.48 million, according to TRAI data. By month-end, Jio had […]
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India’s Telecom Subscriber Base Surpasses 1.35 Billion in July as Mobile and Broadband Connections Grow: TRAI
Summary:India’s telecom subscriber base grew by 6.20 million in July 2026 to 1.35 billion, registering 0.46% monthly growth, according to TRAI. Wireless and wireline connections, along with broadband subscriptions, all recorded gains, while FWA grew 2.60% to 18.84 million. Reliance Jio remained the leading broadband provider, while 5G FWA subscribers increased to 13.21 million, with […]
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Andhra Pradesh Clears ₹313.87 Billion Green AI Data Centre Project in Visakhapatnam
Summary:The Andhra Pradesh government has approved AM AI Factory Private Limited’s proposal to establish a 512-MW green integrated AI data centre in Visakhapatnam with an investment of over Rs 313.87 billion. The facility, planned for Amanam village in Bheemunipatnam mandal, is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs. The project will receive support for power […]
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Delhi Master Plan 2047 Prioritises 5G, Optical Fibre Networks and AI-Powered Digital Infrastructure
Summary:The Delhi Master Plan 2047, notified on August 20, 2026, outlines a major expansion of digital infrastructure through 5G, optical fibre, smart poles and integrated command-and-control centres. It proposes using AI for traffic management, public transport and parking, while promoting technology hubs for semiconductors, drones, startups, digital governance and advanced computing. The plan also focuses […]
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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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