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

Telecom Talk

The collaboration is aimed at enabling direct-to-mobile satellite connectivity, a breakthrough that could eliminate mobile signal blackspots across India especially in remote and rural areas where traditional towers are not feasible. With this announcement, Vi has positioned itself at the forefront of telecom innovation in India.

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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

It’s a pricing signal , and perhaps even a glimpse into Indian telecom’s next phase of monetisation : time-based, purpose-driven data consumption. Jio and Airtel’s Rs 11, 10GB hourly packs signal the arrival of intent-based telecom pricing , where user behaviour, not just usage volume, drives value. 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

Telecoms Minister Sir Chris Bryant said: The growth potential of our areas of outstanding natural beauty must not be stunted by patchy internet. Areas set to benefit from the boost include the North York Moors National Park, parts of the Southern Upland Way, and the Shropshire Hills.

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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. 15, 2025, following a legal battle that stretched over four years.

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

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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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Shared Rural Network (SRN) mast upgrades benefit more communities

Total Telecom

For the first time, signals from every mobile network are threading through valleys and reaching a further 2,500 kilometres of road—bringing connectivity to residents, businesses, and anyone passing through. Ben Roome, CEO of Mova said: “Thirty new EAS masts are now live in the Welsh hills.

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Jio Services Hit by Major Disruption, Now Back Online

Telecom Talk

The outage, which began around 1:30 PM, impacted users across Kerala and select part of Tamil Nadu, leaving many without internet, mobile signals, and call access. While services were restored later in the day, an official explanation from the company is still awaited.