Satellite Broadband
India Clears 5% Spectrum Fee for Satellite Service Providers: Report
Summary:India’s Digital Communications Commission (DCC) has approved a 5% spectrum usage charge (SUC) linked to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for satellite communication providers, with spectrum allocated for five years and extendable by two years. The decision includes a 1% charge reduction for operators serving designated remote areas and could bring India closer to launching commercial […]
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Reliance Jio ₹8,888 Home Broadband Plan Offers Attractive Benefits
Summary:Reliance Jio’s Rs 8,888 Freedom Pack offers 16 months of home broadband service, including four free months, with speeds of up to 30 Mbps and a monthly effective cost of Rs 555. The plan bundles 12 OTT platforms, access to more than 1,000 live TV channels and complimentary landline calling, while offering 1,000GB monthly FUP […]
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India: DCC Clears TRAI’s Recommendations on Satcom Spectrum Allocation
Summary:The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) has approved most of TRAI’s recommendations on spectrum allocation for satellite communication services, with the matter now expected to go to the Cabinet for final approval. Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications have received initial approval to launch services but still require spectrum allocation and security clearance. TRAI proposed […]
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Connect Broadband’s High-Speed Plan with OTT Benefits
Summary:Connect Broadband has expanded its high-speed broadband services to several Punjab cities, including Amritsar, Patiala, Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Ludhiana. Its Rs 1,099 plan offers 125 Mbps upload and download speeds, up to 3.3TB of monthly data, 10 OTT benefits and free local and STD calling. The plan is priced before GST, while the Rs 799 […]
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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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