Satellite Broadband
Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Network with Launch in Hyderabad
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched 5G services in Hyderabad as part of its strategy to expand across key urban and high-data-consumption markets. The company has strengthened network infrastructure across major business districts, IT corridors, and densely populated areas to support rising data demand in the city. With the rollout, users are expected to experience faster […]
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BSNL Broadband Plan Offers 50 Mbps Speed with Unlimited Calling
Summary:BSNL continues to maintain a strong presence in India’s broadband market, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, while also playing a key role in the BharatNet project through BBNL integration. Among its popular offerings is the ₹399 Spark fiber broadband plan, available in select regions, which provides up to 50 Mbps download and upload speeds, […]
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Reliance Considers Major Investment in Low Earth Orbit Satellite Sector
Summary:Reliance Industries is reportedly exploring a multi-billion-dollar expansion into the satellite communications sector through Jio Platforms, potentially competing with global players such as Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The company has reportedly formed six specialised teams to oversee areas including satellite systems, launches, payloads, and user terminals, in line with India’s push to strengthen domestic […]
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ACT Fibernet Introduces Complimentary 3-Month Spotify Premium Access for Eligible Customers
Summary:India’s push to lead in 6G is being held back by challenges in monetising 5G, despite rapid rollout and wide coverage. At the COAI DigiCom Summit, Julian Gorman of the GSMA highlighted the gap between ambition and current realities, noting limited financial returns and incomplete connectivity. With low consumer spending power and minimal premium pricing, […]
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India’s 6G Aspirations Confront Challenges in Realising Returns from 5G
Summary:India’s push to lead in 6G is being held back by challenges in monetising 5G, despite rapid rollout and wide coverage. At the COAI DigiCom Summit, Julian Gorman of the GSMA highlighted the gap between ambition and current realities, noting limited financial returns and incomplete connectivity. With low consumer spending power and minimal premium pricing, […]
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India Surpasses 915 Million Internet Users, According to Nielsen Report
Summary:India’s digital ecosystem has entered a more mature, high-engagement phase, with over 915 million internet users, according to Nielsen. The user base is now more balanced across genders, driven largely by a mobile-first approach, with most users accessing the internet via smartphones. Online behaviour is increasingly dominated by video consumption and social media, while connected […]
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T-Mobile SuperBroadband Points to Potential Future Offerings by Airtel and Jio in India
Summary:T-Mobile has introduced SuperBroadband, a hybrid solution combining 5G and Starlink connectivity to deliver reliable, uninterrupted internet for businesses through a unified, managed system with automatic failover. While currently focused on the U.S., the model highlights a broader industry shift toward resilient, always-on connectivity. For India, it underscores an opportunity for operators like Bharti Airtel […]
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T-Mobile and Starlink Propose Hybrid Broadband Solutions for Businesses
Summary:T-Mobile and Starlink have launched “SuperBroadband,” a managed hybrid service that combines 5G and satellite connectivity, with flexible configurations including wired, 5G, and satellite layers for improved reliability and performance. Aimed at businesses across the U.S., the solution offers nationwide coverage, simplified billing, and centralized network management, with pricing starting at $250 per month under […]
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BSCL Plans to Monetise Idle Optical Fibre Network Through Leasing Model
Summary:Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited plans to lease its unused 480-km optical fibre network to licensed telecom and internet providers to generate steady revenue while boosting broadband expansion in the city. The infrastructure, originally developed under the Smart City Mission, will be offered through short-term, renewable contracts, allowing BSCL to retain ownership while earning regular lease […]
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Airtel and Jio Lead Telecom Expansion as India Gains 9.3 Million Subscribers in March 2026
Summary:India’s telecom sector added 9.27 million subscribers in March, pushing the total base beyond 1.33 billion, with Bharti Airtel leading overall growth, according to TRAI. Mobile SIMs continued to dominate, while broadband subscriptions also saw steady gains. Airtel recorded the highest additions in mobile users, followed by Reliance Jio, which retained the largest market share. […]
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