Satellite Broadband
India’s ₹1.06 Lakh Crore Connectivity Corpus Sparks Public Wi-Fi and Broadband Funding Dispute
Summary:A debate has emerged over the use of the ₹1.06 lakh crore Digital Bharat Nidhi fund, with telecom operators, technology firms, and satellite broadband companies disagreeing on whether the money should support public Wi-Fi expansion or mobile broadband infrastructure. While telecom companies argue that widespread 4G and 5G coverage makes public Wi-Fi less necessary and […]
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Excitel Achieves Profitability in FY26 Through Operational Optimisation
Summary:Excitel returned to profitability in FY26 after streamlining operations and focusing on sustainable growth. The ISP exited markets where it could not achieve sufficient scale, concentrated on key cities, and improved efficiency through measures such as reusing network equipment. These efforts helped the company move from a Rs 74 crore loss in FY25 to a […]
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ASUS Launches World’s First Wi-Fi 8 Router
Summary:ASUS has unveiled the ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro, which it describes as the world’s first Wi-Fi 8 gaming router, offering an early look at the future of wireless networking even before the Wi-Fi 8 standard is officially finalized. Unlike previous Wi-Fi generations that focused mainly on higher speeds, Wi-Fi 8 aims to improve reliability, coverage, […]
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AT&T, Comcast and Charter Communications emerge as leaders in Opensignal’s fixed broadband performance report
Summary:A recent study by Opensignal found that Comcast led fixed broadband performance in download speeds, video experience, and consistent quality, while AT&T delivered the strongest upload speeds and Charter Communications achieved the highest reliability score. The report, covering January to March 2026, analysed broadband services from Comcast, Charter, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Comcast recorded the […]
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BSNL Introduces Spark FTTH Broadband Plan Starting at Rs 399 Monthly
Summary:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced an affordable fibre broadband offering under its “BSNL Spark” portfolio, aimed at residential users seeking high-speed internet at lower prices. The FTTH plan is available at an introductory rate of Rs 399 per month for the first 12 months before reverting to Rs 449 monthly. Powered by GPON-based […]
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Has Successfully Stabilised Homegrown 4G Technology, Says Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar: Report
Summary:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has reportedly stabilised its indigenous 4G network, marking a significant milestone in India’s telecom technology development, according to Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. India has now become the fourth country globally to develop telecom radio network equipment using domestic technology. The rollout, led by Tata Consultancy Services along with Tejas Networks […]
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Bharti Airtel Introduces India’s First Commercial 5G Network Slicing Solution
Summary:Bharti Airtel has launched India’s first commercial 5G network slicing service, called Priority Postpaid, to provide faster and more reliable 5G connectivity for postpaid customers. Built on standalone 5G architecture, the technology allows Airtel to dedicate specific network resources to priority users, improving connectivity during high-traffic situations. The service is available across all postpaid plans, […]
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Bharti Airtel focuses on premium value while Jio continues prioritising large-scale growth
Summary:India’s telecom market is increasingly being shaped by two different strategies, with Bharti Airtel focusing on higher monetisation and premium users, while Reliance Jio continues driving large-scale subscriber and network growth. Jio maintained its leadership in subscriber base, data consumption and 5G expansion during FY26, while Airtel stayed ahead in monetisation with a higher ARPU […]
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Jio Expands Broadband Reach Using Non-Line-of-Sight Technology
Summary:Reliance Industries Limited reported that Jio Platforms Limited continued to strengthen its position in India’s fixed broadband market during FY26 by adding nearly 10 million subscribers and reaching a total user base of 27.1 million. The company’s market share rose to around 43 per cent, driven largely by the rapid expansion of Jio AirFiber, which […]
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Fiber Broadband Association Introduces AI-Powered Knowledge Platform
Summary:At Fiber Connect 2026, the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) introduced the beta version of “Fran” (Fiber Resource Access Node), an AI-powered knowledge platform designed to support the fiber broadband ecosystem. The tool serves as a centralized access point for FBA’s research, reports, webinars, and educational resources, allowing users to ask questions and receive accurate, source-backed […]
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