BharatNet
Odisha government inks two MoUs to enhance connectivity and advance collaboration in emerging technologies
Summary:The Odisha government has signed two MoUs to strengthen digital infrastructure and technology collaboration. One agreement supports the implementation of BharatNet Phase 3, under which the Centre will invest over ₹33.84 billion to extend high-speed optical fibre connectivity to more than 50,000 villages, upgrade 6,799 Gram Panchayats, and expand FTTH services. The second MoU between […]
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Gujarat Partners to Accelerate BharatNet Broadband Connectivity in Rural Areas
Summary:The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), has signed an agreement with the Gujarat Government, GFGNL, and BSNL to implement the Amended BharatNet Programme under a state-led model. Backed by an approved investment of ₹5,629 crore, the project will upgrade broadband infrastructure across 14,287 Gram Panchayats, extend connectivity to 3,895 villages, and […]
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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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