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BSNL Gears Up for Major BharatNet Expansion in Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry

Telecom Talk

In a major development towards expanding rural broadband connectivity, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed an agreement with Polycab India Limited for the implementation of the Amended BharatNet Project across Karnataka, Goa, and Puducherry. The maintenance will be billed at 5.5% per annum for the following five years.

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New Mexico Connects More Students to Broadband

Broadband Breakfast

May 7, 2025 – Students and rural residents in New Mexico can look forward to improved internet access following a new broadband expansion plan. New Mexico Get a snapshot view of broadband initiatives in New Mexico. Broadband Breakfast State Broadband New Mexico Gov.

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BSNL Quantum 5G FWA Could Disrupt Jio and Airtel in the Battle for Enterprise Internet

Telecom Talk

While Jio and Airtel continue to battle it out for consumer broadband dominance, BSNL is betting on a different playbook one that could give it a strategic edge in a space often overlooked by private telcos. Educate and market to MSMEs, a segment underserved in terms of digital onboarding 4. The need is real. The infrastructure exists.

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Education, Library Groups Urge Senate to Protect FCC’s Wi-Fi Hotspots Order

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 – National education groups are concerned that the Senate could prevent millions of people from accessing the internet with federal assistance. A coalition of 31 education and library groups urged senators in a letter Monday to reject a resolution by Sen.

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New Mexico Broadband Expansion Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature

Broadband Breakfast

March 27, 2025 — A bill to expand broadband access for schools and communities across New Mexico is awaiting Democratic Gov. The “Broadband for Education” bill would transfer oversight of the state’s student educational network from the Public Schools Authority to the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion.

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FBA CEO defends rural fiber subsides at Connected America

Total Telecom

News By: Brad Randall, Broadband Communities The Fiber Broadband Association CEO pushes back against rhetoric questioning the feasibility of subsidizing rural fiber at Connected America. Additionally, Kilton said fiber networks are providing more bandwidth than customers need.

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Recent study on consumer takes on various broadband technologies

Blandin on Broadband

Telecompetitor reports … A study conducted on behalf of Amdocs finds that consumers value reliability, affordability, and uninterrupted access and suggests that providers may benefit by offering all three via mixed-technology networks. FWA and satellite broadband are the new kids on the block.