AT&T completes testing of 400 gigabit Ethernet data speeds
Telecom operator AT&T on Monday announced that it has completed the first of a multi-phase trial testing 400 gigabit Ethernet data speeds – for...
TRAI recommendations on broadband through public Wi-Fi networks
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has submitted recommendations on the proliferation of broadband through public Wi-Fi networks.
TRAI said Department of Telecommunication (DoT) may...
Ofcom to increase spectrum for Wi-Fi in 5 GHz band
British telecom regulator Ofcom plans to increase the amount of spectrum available for Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz band – for offering better wireless...
BSNL, Data Xgen launch email service with 100GB space
State-run telecom firm BSNL today launched an email service, offering 100GB storage space, in partnership with Datamail provider Data Xgen.
BSNL will initially offer 100GB...
TRAI recommendations on spectrum usage charges for ISPs
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has revealed its recommendations on spectrum usage charges and presumptive adjusted gross revenue for Internet service (ISP) providers...
Internet connection speed in India in Q4 2016
Global average Internet connection speed increased 12 percent to 7 Mbps in the fourth quarter, a 26 percent increase year over year, Akamai Technologies’ state...
Hughes Network launches fastest satellite broadband network
Hughes Network Systems has launched the world’s largest and fastest satellite broadband network – targeting consumer, business, enterprise, in-flight and cellular backhaul applications across...
BSNL and MTNL merger discussion on
India’s telecom department (DoT) is discussing options to merge BSNL and MTNL, two loss making mobile operators.
“After a hiatus of few years, the proposal...
Kerala Govt. to invest Rs 1,000 crore for Internet connectivity
Kerala Government will be making an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to offer Internet facilities across the state, finance minister Thomas Isaac said.
The optical...
Docomo Pacific selects Aptilo Networks to deploy Wi-Fi
Telecom operator Docomo Pacific has selected Aptilo Networks to deploy carrier-class Wi-Fi services in Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands.
Docomo Pacific has 1,000+ Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the island.
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India aims to bring broadband to every village by 2018
India aims to bring high-speed digital connectivity to every village by 2018 and is keen to share expertise in the area with other nations,...
Beltelecom, Huawei showcase Smart Home services at FTTH Conference
Telecom operator Beltelecom and Huawei have showcased their commercial Smart Home services – at the FTTH Conference 2017.
At the Gigaband forum held by Huawei,...
Google to soon provide internet in rural areas through balloons
Google has announced that it was "years closer" to deliver internet to remote parts of the world using high-flying balloons.
Researchers at Google's Project Loon...
Why fiber investment is important for cable operators
Cable operators looking to upgrade their networks must deploy fiber to remain competitive, said Iskratel’s Chief Architect Simon Cimzar at FTTH Conference 2017 in Marseille, France.
Iskratel’s Simon Cimzar said there are an increasing number of considerations that operators must make when...
Convergence India 2017 shows telecom’s growth potential with IoT
The huge participation at the Convergence India 2017, the largest trade event in the Indian telecom market, is indicating that the industry is going...
AMS-IX in pact with Sify for Internet Exchange in India
AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) has tied up with Sify to launch AMS-IX India, an open Internet Exchange in Mumbai, India.
AMS-IX India will enable customers to...