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...
Budget 2017: Rs 10,000 crore allocated for laying optic fibre cables
India Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government will allocate Rs 10,000 crore for laying optic fibre cables across the country, while presenting the...
FCC sets up broadband deployment advisory committee
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai today announced the setting up of Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC) to explore ways to accelerate deployment of Internet access...
BT CEO Gavin Patterson on cost optimization achievements
BT CEO Gavin Patterson last week revealed the UK telecom operator’s Capex (capital expenditure), cost optimization and revenue during Q3 fiscal 2016-17.
Capex of BT...
Budget: IT, telecom expect more for cyber security, broadband
As the government pushes for a less-cash economy via digitisation, IT and telecom players are expecting the upcoming Union budget to contain measures that...
Comcast expands DOCSIS 3.1-based internet to more cities
Comcast Business has started offering DOCSIS 3.1-based internet service to business customers in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and Nashville.
Comcast Business is offering Business Internet 1 Gig...
BT to post lower revenue due to accounting scam in Italy biz
Telecom operator BT said it’s expected to post lower revenue due to an alleged accounting scam in its business in Italy.
BT said an initial...
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