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Mumbai launches India’s biggest public Wi-Fi network

India's biggest public Wi-Fi network, and among the world's largest, went live at 500 dedicated hotspots across Mumbai on Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. "Happy...
Airtel

Airtel launches Vectorization-based broadband in Bengaluru

Airtel announced the launch of V-Fiber in Bengaluru, to deliver superfast broadband speeds of up to 100 Mbps over Airtel’s existing broadband footprint in...
net neutrality

Net neutrality: TRAI has several key questions

TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has floated several key questions in order to finalize recommendations for net neutrality guidelines. What could be the principles...
Airtel V-Fiber in Bhopal

Airtel V-Fiber offers 100 Mbps broadband speed in Bhopal

Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel today announced the launch of V-Fiber broadband offering 100 Mbps speed in Bhopal. Earlier, Airtel V-Fiber broadband reached Indore. Airtel V-Fiber...
Airtel v-fiber broadband in Indore

Airtel’s V-Fiber broadband goes live in Indore

Bharti Airtel has launched its V-Fiber broadband services – on fixed broadband technology -- in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. V-Fiber broadband on Vectorization technology will deliver...
Airtel V-Fiber broadband in Ahmedabad

Airtel V-Fiber broadband in Ahmedabad

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel today announced the launch V-Fiber broadband in Ahmedabad. Earlier, Airtel announced the launch of V-Fiber in Mumbai as well. Bharti Airtel’s V-Fiber...
Airtel v-fiber broadband in Mumbai

Airtel invests in latest broadband technology for V-Fiber in Mumbai

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel has launched V-Fiber broadband service in Mumbai -- offering speeds of up to 100 Mbps. Airtel says V-Fiber -- based...
Airtel network in India

Airtel to buy Orascom’s stake in MENA submarine cable

Bharti Airtel announced its deal to acquire Orascom’s stake in Middle East North Africa Submarine Cable System (MENA-SCS). The deal -- between Airtel subsidiary Network...
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Rural telecom users to get free Internet as per TRAI directive

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations encouraging Internet usage in rural areas through free data. India has 367.4 million Internet users --...
digital payment India and technology

India offers incentives for making digital payments

India Government, in a bid to boost digital payments, has launched two incentive schemes for both consumers and merchants. Lucky Grahak Yojana will reward consumers...
Broadband speed in Q3 2016

Broadband speed increased 2.3% to 6.3 Mbps in Q3

Global broadband connection speed increased 2.3 percent to 6.3 Mbps in the third quarter of 2016, a 21 percent increase year over year. South Korea had...
Du launches LTA-Advanced

du tests Nokia’s 40 Gigabit TWDM-PON technology

Telecom operator du has tested Nokia’s 40 Gigabit TWDM-PON technology in a bid to launch the fastest fiber broadband in the UAE. Nokia said its...
amdocs-digital-business

India takes 11 steps to boost digital transactions

India Government today announced 11 steps to boost digital transactions. Government said there has been a surge in the digital transactions through use of credit...
Internet subscriber growth in Nepal in 2016

Nepal Telecom in Internet deal with China Telecom

Nepal Telecom and China Telecom Global have signed an agreement on providing internet protocol service between the two countries through cross-border Terrestrial Cable Route. As...
wi-fi-investment

Number of Wi-Fi hotspots in India is about 31,000

The number of Wi-Fi hotspots in India is about 31,000. There is one Wi-Fi hotspot for every 150 citizens globally. India can reach that level...
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VSAT market: Airtel tops in net additions against Hughes

The number of VSAT subscribers increased to 277,114 in June quarter of 2016 from 273,043 in March quarter of 2016. Net addition during the quarter...

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