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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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China Launches World's Fastest Internet, Can ''Transmit 150 Movies In One Second''
Huawei Technologies vice-president Wang Lei explained that it is ''capable of transferring the data equivalent of 150 high-definition films in just one second".
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Manipur High Court Orders Partial Lifting Of 2-Month-Long Internet Ban
The Manipur High Court has ordered the N Biren Singh government to allow internet access for those who have leased lines and fibre optic connections in the ethnic violence-hit state.
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Israel To Build 254 km Fibre-Optic Cable Link Between Europe And Asia
Israel will build a 254-kilometre (158 mile) fibre-optic cable between the Mediterranean and Red Sea, creating a continuous link between Europe, the Gulf countries and Asia, the Finance Ministry said on Sunday.
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Highway Authority To Develop 10,000 Km Of 'Digital Highways' In India By 2025
State-owned NHAI is working towards development of around 10,000 kilometres of Optic Fibre Cables (OFC) infrastructure across the country by FY2024-25, according to an official statement.
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TRAI Issues Draft to Repeal Regulation on Dial-Up Quality, Leased Line Internet Access Service
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday issued a draft to repeal the regulation on quality of service of dial-up and leased line internet access service. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that there are no dial-up subscribers now and high-speed broadband services are being provided through optical fibres, wireless technologies such as ...
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Nokia Extends Fibre Broadband Equipment Production to India Amid Rising Demand From Local Customers
Nokia on Thursday announced that it would extend manufacturing of PON optical line terminals (OLTs) to its factory in the country, amid an increase in demand from Indian and global customers. The country is seeing massive demand for fibre connectivity from both fixed and mobile operators, a senior Nokia executive said.
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TRAI recommends DoT to Use Optical Fibre Network to Extend Telecom Coverage in Himachal Pradesh
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday suggested that the Department of Telecommunications should approach the defence ministry for accessing part of its optical fibre network or suitable bandwidth to extend telecom coverage in the far-flung areas of Himachal Pradesh. The identified districts have 181 uncovered villages.
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5G Telecom Services to Start Soon, Will Offer 10 Times Faster Speeds and Lag-Free Connectivity: PM Modi
5G mobile telephony will start soon in India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. 5G promises to offer 10 times faster speeds and lag-free connectivity. PM Modi also touched upon all-round development of technology in the country from 5G to push for electronic chips, laying of optical fibre cable (OFC) network across villages and enablemen...
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Government Urges States to Tap Opportunities in Electronics Manufacturing
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged states to explore opportunities in electronics manufacturing space, as India has proven its mettle as an "important trusted partner" for the world. He also discussed about setting a working group that will help in addressing crucial aspects such as optical fibre ducts and space for 5G telecom towers.
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Greece, Saudi Arabia Said to Partner for Laying Fibre Optic Data Cable to Link Europe With Asia
Greece and Saudi Arabia are said to have agreed on the main terms to lay a fibre optic data cable that will link Europe with Asia. The East to Med data Corridor, an undersea and land data cable, is said to be developed by MENA HUB, owned by Saudi Arabia's STC and Greek telecoms and satellite applications company TTSA.
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India Begins Anti-Dumping Probe Against Select Optical Fibre Import From China, Indonesia and South Korea
India initiated an anti-dumping probe to investigate imports of optical fibre originating in or exported from China, Indonesia and South Korea. The process, being conducted by commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), is aimed at protecting domestic industry from cheap imports.
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Internet Outages In Several French Cities After Cable "Attacks": Report
Internet services were down or running slowly in several French cities on Wednesday after fibre optic cables were cut overnight in "attacks" on the crucial infrastructure, telecom operators said.
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Union Budget 2022: Spectrum Auctions to Be Conducted This Year to Facilitate Rollout of 5G Services
The Indian government will conduct a spectrum auction this year, which will facilitate the rollout of 5G services by private telecom operators during the financial year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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How A Job In Jawaharlal Nehru's Team Eluded "Father Of Optics"
Narinder Singh Kapany's pathbreaking research in the 1950s on fibre optics paved the way for high-speed broadband internet, laser surgeries and endoscopy, among others.
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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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China Launches World's Fastest Internet, Can ''Transmit 150 Movies In One Second''
Huawei Technologies vice-president Wang Lei explained that it is ''capable of transferring the data equivalent of 150 high-definition films in just one second".
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Manipur High Court Orders Partial Lifting Of 2-Month-Long Internet Ban
The Manipur High Court has ordered the N Biren Singh government to allow internet access for those who have leased lines and fibre optic connections in the ethnic violence-hit state.
-
Israel To Build 254 km Fibre-Optic Cable Link Between Europe And Asia
Israel will build a 254-kilometre (158 mile) fibre-optic cable between the Mediterranean and Red Sea, creating a continuous link between Europe, the Gulf countries and Asia, the Finance Ministry said on Sunday.
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Highway Authority To Develop 10,000 Km Of 'Digital Highways' In India By 2025
State-owned NHAI is working towards development of around 10,000 kilometres of Optic Fibre Cables (OFC) infrastructure across the country by FY2024-25, according to an official statement.
-
TRAI Issues Draft to Repeal Regulation on Dial-Up Quality, Leased Line Internet Access Service
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday issued a draft to repeal the regulation on quality of service of dial-up and leased line internet access service. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said that there are no dial-up subscribers now and high-speed broadband services are being provided through optical fibres, wireless technologies such as ...
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Nokia Extends Fibre Broadband Equipment Production to India Amid Rising Demand From Local Customers
Nokia on Thursday announced that it would extend manufacturing of PON optical line terminals (OLTs) to its factory in the country, amid an increase in demand from Indian and global customers. The country is seeing massive demand for fibre connectivity from both fixed and mobile operators, a senior Nokia executive said.
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TRAI recommends DoT to Use Optical Fibre Network to Extend Telecom Coverage in Himachal Pradesh
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday suggested that the Department of Telecommunications should approach the defence ministry for accessing part of its optical fibre network or suitable bandwidth to extend telecom coverage in the far-flung areas of Himachal Pradesh. The identified districts have 181 uncovered villages.
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5G Telecom Services to Start Soon, Will Offer 10 Times Faster Speeds and Lag-Free Connectivity: PM Modi
5G mobile telephony will start soon in India, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. 5G promises to offer 10 times faster speeds and lag-free connectivity. PM Modi also touched upon all-round development of technology in the country from 5G to push for electronic chips, laying of optical fibre cable (OFC) network across villages and enablemen...
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Government Urges States to Tap Opportunities in Electronics Manufacturing
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged states to explore opportunities in electronics manufacturing space, as India has proven its mettle as an "important trusted partner" for the world. He also discussed about setting a working group that will help in addressing crucial aspects such as optical fibre ducts and space for 5G telecom towers.
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Greece, Saudi Arabia Said to Partner for Laying Fibre Optic Data Cable to Link Europe With Asia
Greece and Saudi Arabia are said to have agreed on the main terms to lay a fibre optic data cable that will link Europe with Asia. The East to Med data Corridor, an undersea and land data cable, is said to be developed by MENA HUB, owned by Saudi Arabia's STC and Greek telecoms and satellite applications company TTSA.
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India Begins Anti-Dumping Probe Against Select Optical Fibre Import From China, Indonesia and South Korea
India initiated an anti-dumping probe to investigate imports of optical fibre originating in or exported from China, Indonesia and South Korea. The process, being conducted by commerce ministry's investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), is aimed at protecting domestic industry from cheap imports.
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Internet Outages In Several French Cities After Cable "Attacks": Report
Internet services were down or running slowly in several French cities on Wednesday after fibre optic cables were cut overnight in "attacks" on the crucial infrastructure, telecom operators said.
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Union Budget 2022: Spectrum Auctions to Be Conducted This Year to Facilitate Rollout of 5G Services
The Indian government will conduct a spectrum auction this year, which will facilitate the rollout of 5G services by private telecom operators during the financial year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
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How A Job In Jawaharlal Nehru's Team Eluded "Father Of Optics"
Narinder Singh Kapany's pathbreaking research in the 1950s on fibre optics paved the way for high-speed broadband internet, laser surgeries and endoscopy, among others.
