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Starlink, Jio Satcom, Eutelsat OneWeb Near India Launch; Govt Approves 5-Year Spectrum Allocation
Government clears TRAI's satellite spectrum framework, paving the way for Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satcom to offer broadband services in India.
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India's Broadband Subscriber Base Crosses Rs 100-Crore Mark In November 2025
India had 99.98 crore broadband subscribers in October, comprising 95.49 crore on wireless networks and 4.48 crore on fixed connections.
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Broadband Subscriber Base Crossed 1 Billion Mark In November: Centre
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in the month of November, the government said on Wednesday.
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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With 29-Satellite Falcon 9 Launch
SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its broadband constellation to more than 9,100 active spacecraft. The reusable Falcon 9 booster completed its 12th mission with a successful ocean landing, highlighting SpaceX’s push toward rapid, low-cost, global internet coverage.
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ACT Fibernet Launches Revamped Broadband Plans Starting at Rs. 499
ACT Fibernet has launched revamped broadband plans in more than 30 indian cities. The plans start from Rs. 499. The value plan comes with access to essential OTT platforms. It costs Rs. 749 in cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow. It offers Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5, SunNXT, and Yupp TV subscriptions alongside a...
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Airtel vs Jio vs BSNL: Cheapest Broadband Plans Compared
If you are looking for an affordable, entry-level broadband option that provides both speed and reliability, Airtel, Jio, and BSNL have several plans. Here is a quick comparison of their most affordable broadband plans. The best choice depends on service availability in your area and whether you prefer bundled OTT services or just faster internet a...
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Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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BSNL Announces Special Offer on Entry-Level Broadband Plans With Discounts, Free One Month Usage
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a special offer on several of its entry-level broadband plans in India, as part of its Bharat Fiber service. As per the state-owned telecom service provider (TSP), customers can avail of discounts on the monthly tariff for three months. Apart from this, they will also be able to enjoy free service f...
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China Advances Guowang Internet Constellation with Latest Satellite Launch
China has launched the eighth batch of satellites for its Guowang internet constellation, lifting off on Aug. 13 aboard a Long March 5B rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Center. Operated by state-owned China SatNet, Guowang aims to deploy about 13,000 satellites in low Earth orbit to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Each launch so far has carried ...
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SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites, Expands Global Internet Network
SpaceX successfully launched 24 new Starlink satellites on Aug. 14, lifting off at 1:05 a.m. EDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The first-stage booster, B1093, completed its fifth flight and landed smoothly on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean. This mission marked SpaceX’s 98t...
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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network with Dual Falcon 9 Launches, Boosts Constellation Beyond 7,900 Satellites
SpaceX continues its rapid Starlink expansion with two Falcon 9 launches on June 28, 2025, delivering 53 satellites to orbit. With over 7,900 active units now in its constellation, SpaceX strengthens its lead in global LEO broadband service. The reusable boosters also landed successfully, marking their fifth and eighth flights.
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Amazon Launches 27 Satellites to Start Building Project Kuiper Internet Constellation
Amazon has launched 27 satellites as part of Project Kuiper, initiating a broadband constellation aimed at challenging SpaceX’s Starlink. Deployed via a ULA Atlas V rocket from Florida, the launch marks the first of over 80 missions planned to establish more than 3,200 satellites in low Earth orbit, offering global internet coverage and advanced ...
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Starlink's India Entry Unlikely To Hit Domestic Telecom Firms — Jefferies Explains Why
Premium pricing, capacity constraints and reliance on local telcos will restrict Starlink's impact in the Indian broadband market, as per Jefferies.
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How Will Elon Musk's Starlink Help Indian Internet Users? Expert Says This
Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon offer Starlink's satellite internet service to its customers in India. Bharti Airtel and Jio have signed a deal with Mr Musk's company to launch mass satellite broadband services.
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Jio Signs Deal With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Offer Starlink Services In India
The Reliance Group's digital services company Jio Platforms Limited has signed an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India, the company said on Wednesday.
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Starlink, Jio Satcom, Eutelsat OneWeb Near India Launch; Govt Approves 5-Year Spectrum Allocation
Government clears TRAI's satellite spectrum framework, paving the way for Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satcom to offer broadband services in India.
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India's Broadband Subscriber Base Crosses Rs 100-Crore Mark In November 2025
India had 99.98 crore broadband subscribers in October, comprising 95.49 crore on wireless networks and 4.48 crore on fixed connections.
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Broadband Subscriber Base Crossed 1 Billion Mark In November: Centre
The broadband subscriber base in India crossed the 1 billion (100 crore) mark in the month of November, the government said on Wednesday.
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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network With 29-Satellite Falcon 9 Launch
SpaceX has launched 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit from California, expanding its broadband constellation to more than 9,100 active spacecraft. The reusable Falcon 9 booster completed its 12th mission with a successful ocean landing, highlighting SpaceX’s push toward rapid, low-cost, global internet coverage.
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ACT Fibernet Launches Revamped Broadband Plans Starting at Rs. 499
ACT Fibernet has launched revamped broadband plans in more than 30 indian cities. The plans start from Rs. 499. The value plan comes with access to essential OTT platforms. It costs Rs. 749 in cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow. It offers Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5, SunNXT, and Yupp TV subscriptions alongside a...
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Airtel vs Jio vs BSNL: Cheapest Broadband Plans Compared
If you are looking for an affordable, entry-level broadband option that provides both speed and reliability, Airtel, Jio, and BSNL have several plans. Here is a quick comparison of their most affordable broadband plans. The best choice depends on service availability in your area and whether you prefer bundled OTT services or just faster internet a...
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Indian-Origin CEO Faces $500-Million Fraud Allegations. Who Is He?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been accused of masterminding a loan scam that allegedly cost global investment firm BlackRock's private-credit arm and several other lenders over $500 million.
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BSNL Announces Special Offer on Entry-Level Broadband Plans With Discounts, Free One Month Usage
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a special offer on several of its entry-level broadband plans in India, as part of its Bharat Fiber service. As per the state-owned telecom service provider (TSP), customers can avail of discounts on the monthly tariff for three months. Apart from this, they will also be able to enjoy free service f...
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China Advances Guowang Internet Constellation with Latest Satellite Launch
China has launched the eighth batch of satellites for its Guowang internet constellation, lifting off on Aug. 13 aboard a Long March 5B rocket from Wenchang Space Launch Center. Operated by state-owned China SatNet, Guowang aims to deploy about 13,000 satellites in low Earth orbit to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Each launch so far has carried ...
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SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites, Expands Global Internet Network
SpaceX successfully launched 24 new Starlink satellites on Aug. 14, lifting off at 1:05 a.m. EDT from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The first-stage booster, B1093, completed its fifth flight and landed smoothly on the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You in the Pacific Ocean. This mission marked SpaceX’s 98t...
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SpaceX Expands Starlink Network with Dual Falcon 9 Launches, Boosts Constellation Beyond 7,900 Satellites
SpaceX continues its rapid Starlink expansion with two Falcon 9 launches on June 28, 2025, delivering 53 satellites to orbit. With over 7,900 active units now in its constellation, SpaceX strengthens its lead in global LEO broadband service. The reusable boosters also landed successfully, marking their fifth and eighth flights.
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Amazon Launches 27 Satellites to Start Building Project Kuiper Internet Constellation
Amazon has launched 27 satellites as part of Project Kuiper, initiating a broadband constellation aimed at challenging SpaceX’s Starlink. Deployed via a ULA Atlas V rocket from Florida, the launch marks the first of over 80 missions planned to establish more than 3,200 satellites in low Earth orbit, offering global internet coverage and advanced ...
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Starlink's India Entry Unlikely To Hit Domestic Telecom Firms — Jefferies Explains Why
Premium pricing, capacity constraints and reliance on local telcos will restrict Starlink's impact in the Indian broadband market, as per Jefferies.
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How Will Elon Musk's Starlink Help Indian Internet Users? Expert Says This
Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon offer Starlink's satellite internet service to its customers in India. Bharti Airtel and Jio have signed a deal with Mr Musk's company to launch mass satellite broadband services.
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Jio Signs Deal With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Offer Starlink Services In India
The Reliance Group's digital services company Jio Platforms Limited has signed an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India, the company said on Wednesday.
