Broadband
Digital Bharat Nidhi Joins Hands with Tamil Nadu Government to Expand Rural Broadband Access Across the State
Summary:Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Tamil Nadu government, along with TANFINET, have signed an agreement to expand rural broadband connectivity across Tamil Nadu under the Amended BharatNet Program. With financial support from the Centre, the initiative aims to provide more than 5 lakh rural fibre-to-the-home connections and extend on-demand […]
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MHA Invites Stakeholder Feedback on Exclusive Broadband Network for Police, Paramilitary Forces and Disaster Response Teams
Summary:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited public and stakeholder feedback on a proposed nationwide Broadband Public Protection and Disaster Relief (BB-PPDR) network to provide mission-critical voice, video and data services to around 3 million police, paramilitary and emergency response personnel. The project will be tested at 10 locations, with the ministry seeking recommendations […]
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Most Affordable Broadband Packages Offered by Jio, Airtel and BSNL
Summary:Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and BSNL offer competitive wired broadband plans with different prices and benefits. Jio’s Rs 399 plan provides speeds of up to 30 Mbps, while Airtel’s Rs 499 package offers up to 40 Mbps along with Adobe Express Premium and Google One benefits. BSNL’s Rs 499 plan delivers speeds of up to […]
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Digital Bharat Nidhi Partners with Maharashtra Government to Implement Amended BharatNet Programme Across the State
Summary:Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), under the Department of Telecommunications, has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra government, BSNL, MahaNet Digital Infrastructure Limited and MahaIT to implement the Amended BharatNet Programme across the state. The initiative will cover 28,237 Gram Panchayats and provide demand-based connectivity to 15,799 villages, with Rs 105.20 billion in central government funding. […]
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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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Jio unveils bundled home plans combining broadband, TV and OTT services in a single package
Summary:Reliance Jio has launched a new range of Home Packs starting at ₹400 per month, combining broadband, live TV, and OTT services under a single subscription. The plans are available in TV-only, Wi-Fi-only, and 3-in-1 bundle options, catering to different household needs. Eligible new customers also receive free installation and maintenance support, offering a convenient […]
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Rural internet adoption rises in India as broadband speeds reach 60 Mbps
Summary:The government informed Parliament that rural internet penetration in India increased to 48.31 subscribers per 100 people during 2025-26, while average fixed broadband speeds under the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 reached 60.85 Mbps. Broadband connectivity to schools, health centres, Anganwadis, and Panchayat offices also expanded significantly. Through the revised BharatNet programme and other Digital […]
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Airtel Introduces Affordable High-Speed Broadband Plan Bundled with OTT Entertainment
Summary:Bharti Airtel’s ₹899 broadband plan offers 100 Mbps upload and download speeds along with a bundle of OTT services, including JioHotstar, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Google One, and Adobe Express Premium, plus access to 350+ live TV channels. The plan includes 3.3TB of monthly high-speed data for Fibre users and 1TB for AirFiber customers, after […]
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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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