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ISRO To Launch Communication Satellite Of US-Based Firm AST SpaceMobile
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) LVM3 rocket will launch in March a communication satellite of a US-based firm AST SpaceMobile that plans to provide space-based cellular broadband network services on smartphones.
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SpaceX Completes Starlink Direct-to-Cell Constellation with New Satellite Launch
SpaceX has completed the first Starlink constellation for direct-to-cell connectivity, aiming to deliver mobile internet to remote areas without specialised equipment. This development follows the launch of 20 satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with 13 featuring direct-to-cell technology. The satellites integrate with the existing network...
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"System Glitch" Leads To VPN Disruption Across Pakistan
Internet users across Pakistan faced disruptions in accessing virtual private networks (VPNs) over the weekend, impacting both fixed broadband and mobile data connections, Dawn reported.
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IMC 2024: Over 950 Million Internet Users in India; 5G Coverage Expanded to All Districts, PM Modi Says
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024. The Prime Minister highlighted several achievements in mobile network connectivity, broadband adoption, and the expansion of optical fibre networks in the country.
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Reliance Jio Outage: Network Restored After Several Users Report Issues Across India
Reliance Jio users reported complaints of a network outage on Tuesday, highlighting issues with both the mobile network and broadband connectivity. The reports were spotted across various regions in India, highlighting a widespread issue. Many users took to social media platforms to highlight that they were getting a “no service” error on their...
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UK Telecom Firm BT to Cut 55,000 Jobs by 2030 After 5G Network, Fiber Broadband Rollout
British telecoms and television group BT said Thursday it would axe up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade to slash costs in the latest tech-sector jobs cull. BT employs 130,000 staff, including contractors. The group will lower this to between 75,000 and 90,000 people over the next five to seven years, it said in a results statement.
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Meta Says Extra Network Fees Will Not Solve EU Telecoms' Financial Problems
Meta Platforms on Thursday voiced its strongest criticism to date of a push by EU telecoms operators to get Big Tech to foot additional network costs, saying this would not solve their financial problems and also ignores tech companies' hefty investments. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and other operators have lobbied for two ...
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India’s Private Wireless Investment to Hit $250 Million by 2027, Mobile Data Usage to Double Soon: Nokia Report
According to a report by Nokia, India's investment in private wireless network is expected to reach nearly $250 million (roughly Rs. 2,067 crore) by 2027. The report also mentioned that India’s mobile data usage had more than tripled over the last five years.
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Australian Telecom Companies Face AUD 33.5 Million Fine Over False Internet Speed Claims
Telstra, Optus, and a unit of TPG Telecom have been hit with a collective fine of AUD 33.5 million (roughly Rs. 180 crore) for misleading claims about Internet speeds on their networks. All three telcos have admitted in court of making false or misleading statements, and nearly 120,000 customers were affected, according to the Australian Competiti...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Gets FCC's Approval to Use Starlink Satellite Internet for Moving Vehicles
Elon Musk's SpaceX has received authorisation from the US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday to use its Starlink satellite internet network with moving vehicles, green-lighting the company's plan to expand broadband offerings to commercial airlines, shipping vessels and trucks. SpaceX, under an earlier experimental FCC license, has been ...
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DoT Said to Be in Favour of Putting 20-Year Validity for Spectrum in Upcoming Auctions
The Department of Telecom (DoT) is said to be willing to put a 20-year validity for spectrum in the upcoming auctions, following TRAI-recommended reserve prices to the Cabinet.
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Jio to Provide Satellite-Based Broadband Services in India in Partnership With SES
Jio announced a joint venture with Luxembourg-based SES to provide satellite-based broadband services in India, a joint statement said.
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OneWeb, Hughes Sign 6-Year Pact to Provide Satellite Broadband Services in India
OneWeb and satellite service provider Hughes Network Systems have signed a strategic six-year distribution agreement to provide satellite broadband services across India, a joint statement said.
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Airtel Partners With Hughes Communication To Offer Satellite Broadband Services
Hughes Communications India (HCIPL), a majority-owned subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, and Bharti Airtel announced a joint venture to offer satellite broadband services in India.
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Reliance Jio Tops 4G Download Speed Chart In November: TRAI
Jio network recorded around 10 per cent rise in average 4G data download speed while speed on Vodafone and Airtel network increased 8.9 per cent and 5.3 per cent respectively
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ISRO To Launch Communication Satellite Of US-Based Firm AST SpaceMobile
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) LVM3 rocket will launch in March a communication satellite of a US-based firm AST SpaceMobile that plans to provide space-based cellular broadband network services on smartphones.
-
SpaceX Completes Starlink Direct-to-Cell Constellation with New Satellite Launch
SpaceX has completed the first Starlink constellation for direct-to-cell connectivity, aiming to deliver mobile internet to remote areas without specialised equipment. This development follows the launch of 20 satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with 13 featuring direct-to-cell technology. The satellites integrate with the existing network...
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"System Glitch" Leads To VPN Disruption Across Pakistan
Internet users across Pakistan faced disruptions in accessing virtual private networks (VPNs) over the weekend, impacting both fixed broadband and mobile data connections, Dawn reported.
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IMC 2024: Over 950 Million Internet Users in India; 5G Coverage Expanded to All Districts, PM Modi Says
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024. The Prime Minister highlighted several achievements in mobile network connectivity, broadband adoption, and the expansion of optical fibre networks in the country.
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Reliance Jio Outage: Network Restored After Several Users Report Issues Across India
Reliance Jio users reported complaints of a network outage on Tuesday, highlighting issues with both the mobile network and broadband connectivity. The reports were spotted across various regions in India, highlighting a widespread issue. Many users took to social media platforms to highlight that they were getting a “no service” error on their...
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UK Telecom Firm BT to Cut 55,000 Jobs by 2030 After 5G Network, Fiber Broadband Rollout
British telecoms and television group BT said Thursday it would axe up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade to slash costs in the latest tech-sector jobs cull. BT employs 130,000 staff, including contractors. The group will lower this to between 75,000 and 90,000 people over the next five to seven years, it said in a results statement.
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Meta Says Extra Network Fees Will Not Solve EU Telecoms' Financial Problems
Meta Platforms on Thursday voiced its strongest criticism to date of a push by EU telecoms operators to get Big Tech to foot additional network costs, saying this would not solve their financial problems and also ignores tech companies' hefty investments. Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia and other operators have lobbied for two ...
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India’s Private Wireless Investment to Hit $250 Million by 2027, Mobile Data Usage to Double Soon: Nokia Report
According to a report by Nokia, India's investment in private wireless network is expected to reach nearly $250 million (roughly Rs. 2,067 crore) by 2027. The report also mentioned that India’s mobile data usage had more than tripled over the last five years.
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Australian Telecom Companies Face AUD 33.5 Million Fine Over False Internet Speed Claims
Telstra, Optus, and a unit of TPG Telecom have been hit with a collective fine of AUD 33.5 million (roughly Rs. 180 crore) for misleading claims about Internet speeds on their networks. All three telcos have admitted in court of making false or misleading statements, and nearly 120,000 customers were affected, according to the Australian Competiti...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Gets FCC's Approval to Use Starlink Satellite Internet for Moving Vehicles
Elon Musk's SpaceX has received authorisation from the US Federal Communications Commission on Thursday to use its Starlink satellite internet network with moving vehicles, green-lighting the company's plan to expand broadband offerings to commercial airlines, shipping vessels and trucks. SpaceX, under an earlier experimental FCC license, has been ...
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DoT Said to Be in Favour of Putting 20-Year Validity for Spectrum in Upcoming Auctions
The Department of Telecom (DoT) is said to be willing to put a 20-year validity for spectrum in the upcoming auctions, following TRAI-recommended reserve prices to the Cabinet.
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Jio to Provide Satellite-Based Broadband Services in India in Partnership With SES
Jio announced a joint venture with Luxembourg-based SES to provide satellite-based broadband services in India, a joint statement said.
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OneWeb, Hughes Sign 6-Year Pact to Provide Satellite Broadband Services in India
OneWeb and satellite service provider Hughes Network Systems have signed a strategic six-year distribution agreement to provide satellite broadband services across India, a joint statement said.
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Airtel Partners With Hughes Communication To Offer Satellite Broadband Services
Hughes Communications India (HCIPL), a majority-owned subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, and Bharti Airtel announced a joint venture to offer satellite broadband services in India.
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Reliance Jio Tops 4G Download Speed Chart In November: TRAI
Jio network recorded around 10 per cent rise in average 4G data download speed while speed on Vodafone and Airtel network increased 8.9 per cent and 5.3 per cent respectively
