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India Needs Satellite Internet, Telecom Minister Says in Boost to Elon Musk's Starlink
India needs satellite internet especially in its rural areas, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview in New Delhi Tuesday. The minister’s remarks underscore the solid backing for these services from the Narendra Modi-led government.
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Airtel Surpasses 2 Million 5G Customers in Tamil Nadu; 5G Services Available in Over 500 Towns in State
Leading telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday, announced that it surpassed the 2 million 5G user mark on its network in Tamil Nadu.
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Airtel to Complete 5G Rollout in Urban Areas in 2023; Expects Network Investment to Be Around Rs. 28,500 Crore
Bharti Airtel expects to complete the 5G rollout in urban areas and some key rural pockets this year and expects the investment in networks to hover around Rs. 28,500 crore, a senior official of the company said on Wednesday.
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Airtel Rolls Out 5G Network in 125 Cities, Service Now Live in 265 Cities in India
Bharti Airtel launched high-speed 5G services in another 125 cities on Monday, taking the overall coverage to 265 cities in India. "5G has revolutionized the world of internet, ushering new era of connectivity and communications that will prove to be a game-changer for the country. At Airtel, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality of...
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Airtel Surpasses 10 Lakh 5G Customers in Mumbai, Service Live in Over 140 Cities in India
Bharti Airtel announced on Thursday that it had reached 1 million 5G users in Mumbai. The Sunil Mittal-led telco said it is well poised to cover every town and key rural areas with Airtel 5G services by end of March 2024.
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Himachal Pradesh to Have 5G Services in Rural and Urban Areas by 2024, IT Secretary Says
Himachal Pradesh will have 5G services across the state by the end of 2024, according to a state official. The next-generation network services would be available in rural and urban areas by next year, according to IT Secretary Abhishek Jain. Operators must figure out a mechanism to roll out 5G networks without harming the environment and inconveni...
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BSNL 5G Services to Be Rolled Out Across 1.35 Lakh Towers in 5-7 Months, Telecom Minister Says
BSNL 5G services will roll out in 5-7 months, by upgrading its existing 4G technology across 1.35 lakh towers, according to Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The state-run telecom operator has asked Tata Consultancy Services to offer equipment for 5G testing to allow the telecom firm to begin trials for 5G services.
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'Internet Of Things' Based Devices Installed To Ensure Drinking Water Supply In Bihar
The Bihar administration has installed sensor-based 'Internet of Things' (IoT) devices in 30 districts to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply in rural areas under a state government scheme.
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Reliance Jio to Provide Complete 5G Coverage for Kolkata by June 2023
Reliance Jio on Monday said that major parts of the city will be brought under the telecom major's 5G service by December of this year and the work will be completed by June 2023. The high speed data services will be launched in Siliguri soon and the north Bengal city will be second in the state after Kolkata where the company will offer its 5G ser...
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UPI Daily Transactions Expected to Cross 1 Billion-Mark in Next 5 Years: Nirmala Sitharaman
The Unified Payments Interface-based transaction is expected to reach one billion per day in the next five years, stated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday while addressing an event. She stated that the data released by NPCI shows that UPI reported 6.28 billion transactions worth Rs. 10.62 trillion (nearly Rs. 11,00,000 crore) in ...
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India Set to Roll Out 6G Services by the End of This Decade: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the country is prepping to introduce the 6G services by the end of this decade. He made the announcement while addressing the Smart India Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale. Earlier today, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hinted that the 5G services ay roll out by October 12.
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US Announces $400 Million in Funding to Expand Internet Access to Rural Residents, Businesses
The Biden administration has announced that it will provide $401 million (roughly Rs. 3,195 crore) to bring internet access to 31,000 residents in rural areas, along with businesses in 11 states. US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce the formation of a coalition of 12 companies and foundations to invest billions of dollars in low-incom...
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Nearly 20 Million Women Digitally Literate In India Under PMGDISHA: Smriti Irani
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan aims to empower the people in rural areas by training them to operate computer or digital access devices (like tablets, smart phones, etc.), send and receive e-mails, browse internet, access government services, and undertake digital payment.
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Online Learning Should Not Lead To Digital Divide, Says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
The Vice President called for increased access to the internet especially in rural areas and remote places and to ‘keep inclusivity at the heart of the educational experience’.
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Union Budget 2022: Post Office Accounts Will Be Accessible Through Netbanking, Mobile Banking
At the Union Budget 2022 session, Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman said that in this year, 1.5 lakh post offices in the country will come under a core banking system, enabling financial inclusion and access to accounts through netbanking
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India Needs Satellite Internet, Telecom Minister Says in Boost to Elon Musk's Starlink
India needs satellite internet especially in its rural areas, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview in New Delhi Tuesday. The minister’s remarks underscore the solid backing for these services from the Narendra Modi-led government.
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Airtel Surpasses 2 Million 5G Customers in Tamil Nadu; 5G Services Available in Over 500 Towns in State
Leading telecommunications services provider Bharti Airtel on Thursday, announced that it surpassed the 2 million 5G user mark on its network in Tamil Nadu.
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Airtel to Complete 5G Rollout in Urban Areas in 2023; Expects Network Investment to Be Around Rs. 28,500 Crore
Bharti Airtel expects to complete the 5G rollout in urban areas and some key rural pockets this year and expects the investment in networks to hover around Rs. 28,500 crore, a senior official of the company said on Wednesday.
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Airtel Rolls Out 5G Network in 125 Cities, Service Now Live in 265 Cities in India
Bharti Airtel launched high-speed 5G services in another 125 cities on Monday, taking the overall coverage to 265 cities in India. "5G has revolutionized the world of internet, ushering new era of connectivity and communications that will prove to be a game-changer for the country. At Airtel, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality of...
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Airtel Surpasses 10 Lakh 5G Customers in Mumbai, Service Live in Over 140 Cities in India
Bharti Airtel announced on Thursday that it had reached 1 million 5G users in Mumbai. The Sunil Mittal-led telco said it is well poised to cover every town and key rural areas with Airtel 5G services by end of March 2024.
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Himachal Pradesh to Have 5G Services in Rural and Urban Areas by 2024, IT Secretary Says
Himachal Pradesh will have 5G services across the state by the end of 2024, according to a state official. The next-generation network services would be available in rural and urban areas by next year, according to IT Secretary Abhishek Jain. Operators must figure out a mechanism to roll out 5G networks without harming the environment and inconveni...
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BSNL 5G Services to Be Rolled Out Across 1.35 Lakh Towers in 5-7 Months, Telecom Minister Says
BSNL 5G services will roll out in 5-7 months, by upgrading its existing 4G technology across 1.35 lakh towers, according to Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The state-run telecom operator has asked Tata Consultancy Services to offer equipment for 5G testing to allow the telecom firm to begin trials for 5G services.
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'Internet Of Things' Based Devices Installed To Ensure Drinking Water Supply In Bihar
The Bihar administration has installed sensor-based 'Internet of Things' (IoT) devices in 30 districts to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply in rural areas under a state government scheme.
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Reliance Jio to Provide Complete 5G Coverage for Kolkata by June 2023
Reliance Jio on Monday said that major parts of the city will be brought under the telecom major's 5G service by December of this year and the work will be completed by June 2023. The high speed data services will be launched in Siliguri soon and the north Bengal city will be second in the state after Kolkata where the company will offer its 5G ser...
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UPI Daily Transactions Expected to Cross 1 Billion-Mark in Next 5 Years: Nirmala Sitharaman
The Unified Payments Interface-based transaction is expected to reach one billion per day in the next five years, stated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday while addressing an event. She stated that the data released by NPCI shows that UPI reported 6.28 billion transactions worth Rs. 10.62 trillion (nearly Rs. 11,00,000 crore) in ...
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India Set to Roll Out 6G Services by the End of This Decade: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the country is prepping to introduce the 6G services by the end of this decade. He made the announcement while addressing the Smart India Hackathon 2022 Grand Finale. Earlier today, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hinted that the 5G services ay roll out by October 12.
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US Announces $400 Million in Funding to Expand Internet Access to Rural Residents, Businesses
The Biden administration has announced that it will provide $401 million (roughly Rs. 3,195 crore) to bring internet access to 31,000 residents in rural areas, along with businesses in 11 states. US Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce the formation of a coalition of 12 companies and foundations to invest billions of dollars in low-incom...
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Nearly 20 Million Women Digitally Literate In India Under PMGDISHA: Smriti Irani
Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan aims to empower the people in rural areas by training them to operate computer or digital access devices (like tablets, smart phones, etc.), send and receive e-mails, browse internet, access government services, and undertake digital payment.
-
Online Learning Should Not Lead To Digital Divide, Says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
The Vice President called for increased access to the internet especially in rural areas and remote places and to ‘keep inclusivity at the heart of the educational experience’.
-
Union Budget 2022: Post Office Accounts Will Be Accessible Through Netbanking, Mobile Banking
At the Union Budget 2022 session, Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman said that in this year, 1.5 lakh post offices in the country will come under a core banking system, enabling financial inclusion and access to accounts through netbanking
