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Signal for Every Indian: Vi’s Big Step with Satellite Connectivity

Telecom Talk

based company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network designed to connect standard mobile phones directly to satellites. Unlike traditional satellite internet services that require specialized equipment, AST SpaceMobile’s technology connects directly to standard 4G and 5G smartphones without any additional hardware.

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Jio and Airtel’s Rs 11, 10GB Hourly Plans Signal What the Future of Telecom Pricing Might Look Like

Telecom Talk

But a closer look reveals a more strategic shift one that could redefine how mobile data is priced, delivered, and consumed in India. It’s a pricing signal , and perhaps even a glimpse into Indian telecom’s next phase of monetisation : time-based, purpose-driven data consumption. This is not just a product offering.

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Huge mobile signal boost across UK countryside now covering area larger than 66,000 football pitches

Total Telecom

Press Release UK Government upgrades over 50 existing mobile masts across England, Scotland and Wales including in UKs most renowned natural parks, such as Snowdonia and Lake District. Telecoms Minister Sir Chris Bryant said: The growth potential of our areas of outstanding natural beauty must not be stunted by patchy internet.

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Shared Rural Network (SRN) mast upgrades benefit more communities

Total Telecom

Press Release 30 government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Wales as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and joint-funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. Across the whole of the UK, 56 masts are now live as part of the SRN.

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Inside BSNL’s Quantum 5G FWA: How Indian Engineers Are Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Connectivity

Telecom Talk

The state-run telecom major, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), unveiled Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) a 100% indigenous, SIM-less, fiber-grade internet solution delivered over 5G radio. In a low-profile launch at BSNL’s Ameerepet Exchange in Hyderabad, India took a confident step toward redefining the future of broadband.

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California Democrat Releases $15 Internet Affordability Bill

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Following in New York’s footsteps, a California lawmaker was one step closer to advancing a sweeping legislative mandate to cap monthly internet bills at $15 for qualifying low-income households. The California proposal does, however, exclude mobile broadband providers from the requirement.

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SRN Unleashes 4G Boost Across Rural Wales’ Mobile Network

VoIP Review

Recently, 30 government-funded mast upgrades have gone live, marking a significant milestone for this UK government and mobile network operators’ joint endeavour to boost mobile coverage in underserved rural regions. Now, towns and villages such as Llangernyw, Pandy Tudur, and Gwytherin enjoy enhanced mobile connectivity.