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...
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...
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...
Internet penetration in rural India is pathetic, TRAI reveals
Internet penetration in rural India is so pathetic, TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) data revealed.
Internet penetration (internet connection per 100 people in the state)...
Will broadband quality improve to support digital payment?
Indian telecom operators are gearing up for improving broadband quality and coverage to benefit from the anticipated boom in the digital payment system across...
Ofcom takes steps to split BT and Openreach into two
The split between BT and Openreach into two separate legal companies will become a reality with British telecom regulator Ofcom proceeding with a formal...
Karnataka to use fiber network for digital inclusion
Karnataka will use national optic fibre network to provide last mile connectivity in all villages across the state for digital inclusion, said Chief Minister...
Airtel launches free Wi-Fi on buses in Hyderabad
Bharti Airtel has joined hands with Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) to offer free Wi-Fi services on buses in Hyderabad.
115 AC buses running...
TRAI wants to boost scalable public Wi-Fi networks
TRAI wants Indian telecom operators and other stakeholders to suggest a business model for interoperable and scalable public Wi-Fi networks across the country.
TRAI or...
Government should make broadband an imperative policy: ITU chief
ICT technologies and broadband infrastructure have become core economic competencies, critical for national competitiveness. Hence, Government should make broadband an imperative policy and persistently...
Internet freedom on the decline in India: Freedom House Report
Although India overtook the US to become the worlds second largest internet consumer base behind China last year, internet freedom declined slightly in the...
Tata Teleservices on Wi-Fi investment and strategy
Indian telecom network operator Tata Teleservices has revealed its main focus areas for making investment.
Making investment in upgrading the infrastructure and building out a...
Broadband India Forum calls for V band delicensing for WiFi and backhaul
To make broadband reach all 1.3 billion citizens of this country, availability of broadband infrastructure, especially optical fiber, is a must. Since it is...
CenturyLink to buy Level 3 for $34 bn
CenturyLink is set to acquire Level 3 Communications, Inc. in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $34 billion.
CenturyLink shareholders will own approximately...
TRAI reveals new telecom policy for broadband users
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday announced new direction to mobile service providers for delivering broadband services in a transparent manner by...
FCC appoints Lisa Hone as legal advisor to chairman
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has announced the appointment of Lisa Hone as legal advisor to the chairman with effect from November with responsibility for...
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