BSNL has unveiled a satellite phone worth Rs 1,34,166, which is costlier than the iPhone 17 Pro. One might ask why a satellite phone is more expensive than a smartphone. After all, modern smartphones offer powerful cameras, advanced processors, AI features, and even limited satellite
India’s telecom sector continues to expand, with the country’s total telephone subscriber base crossing 1.33 billion, according to the latest data by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The growth shows increasing mobile and internet usage across both urban and rural areas. The telecom industry
Jio Platforms, the digital services and telecom arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, has formally filed draft papers for its initial public offering (IPO), marking a major milestone for one of India’s largest technology and telecom companies. Read More | SpaceX IPO Filing Offers Key
Bharti Airtel has appointed Rahul Vatts as its new Corporate Affairs Head and Group Chief Regulatory Officer. The decision marks a key leadership change in one of India’s largest telecom operators. The appointment announcement comes while the telecom industry is navigating rapid technological shifts, policy developments and
TMUS Global Solutions, a subsidiary of US telecom company T-Mobile, has opened its new Global Technology Centre in Hyderabad. The move marks a major expansion of the company’s technology operations outside the United States. Read More | BSNL and Starlink in Talks for Satellite Internet Partnership
Major American Airlines are set to partner with SpaceX to introduce high-speed Starlink internet on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft. The installation work will begin in early 2027. The move is part of the growing competition among airlines to offer faster and better in-flight Wi-Fi
Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is in early discussions with Starlink to explore partnership opportunities for satellite backhaul and enterprise internet services in India. Sources said executives from BSNL and Starlink recently held preliminary talks. The discussions focused on using satellite technology for wireless backhaul and
The Government of Meghalaya has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Starlink, the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk, to pilot satellite communication (satcom) services in the state’s remote regions. The collaboration aims to bring reliable broadband connectivity to underserved areas, with an
At the 33rd edition of the Convergence India Expo 2026, a crucial conversation is set to take centre stage: “Beyond Assembly: Building India’s Deep Electronics Value Chain". Scheduled for 23 March 2026 at the Convergence Stage, this panel brings together some of the most influential
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed an MoU with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-driven safety alert system across the highway network. Aimed at strengthening road safety and improving the travel experience, the initiative will use Jio’s existing 4G and 5G infrastructure