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DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements.

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Women’s History Month: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Rural Broadband Association

Jeannette and her husband Mike purchased Albion Telephone Company (now ATC Communications; Albion, Idaho) in 1929. Jumping forward a few years, we have Mildred Foster , the matriarch of Twin Valley Telephone (Miltonvale, Kan.). De Lamb and her husband Bill purchased Dubois Telephone Exchange in 1958, when it only had 140 subscribers.

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Texas BEAD Data Reveals Heavy Bidding from Satellite Providers

Broadband Breakfast

Under rules adopted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, states were directed to award funding for a project area to the provider with the lowest bid, unless another provider’s bid was within 15 percent of that lowest-cost bid on a per-location basis.

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States Reluctant to Opt for BSNL, MTNL Despite DoT Push Amid Concerns Over Service Quality: Report

Telecom Talk

Despite a renewed push from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) urging states to utilise services of state-run telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), state departments remain largely hesitant, citing concerns over network quality and lack of advanced service capabilities, according to (..)

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MTNL Defaults on Rs 8585 Crore Payment to PSU Banks

Telecom Talk

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), a state-run telecom operator, on Tuesday declared that it has defaulted on payment of dues (pricipal amount and interest) to seven PSU banks. These PSU banks include Union Bank of India, Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, UCO Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, and Indian Overseas Bank.

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January 2027 PSTN Switch-Off: What Services Are Affected & Why You Might Need to Act Fast

TechAdvance

By January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) will be completely switched off. How to Prepare for the Transition Businesses should begin by conducting a full audit of their current telecommunication infrastructure.

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MN’s WCTA celebrates 75 years in business

Blandin on Broadband

The Wadena Pioneer Journal reports Since 1950, West Central Telephone Association (WCTA) has been a foundation for communication in rural communities, bridging the gap between neighbors and businesses. Today, WCTA expanded upon that same vision, solidifying its commitment to members by connecting them to not only each other but the world.