Broadband Penetration

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  Jio Fiber to Expand Broadband Market, Will Help Airtel: Fitch

  Jio Fiber will expand the market and increase the scope for all operators to grow, including Airtel, since the home broadband penetration in India is well below 10 percent, according to analysts.

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  Airtel to Setup Broadband Experience Centres in 3 Villages in Partnership With BharatNet

  Airtel, in partnership with the Department of Telecom, plans to boost broadband penetration in rural India by piloting Broadband Experience Centres based on BharatNet infrastructure.

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  Rural India Still Poor When It Comes to Internet Penetration: Deloitte India

  Wireless networks will drive Internet adoption for nearly 750 million users in India who still do not use Internet.

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  Internet Penetration in Rural India Is Abysmal, Finds COAI's IMC-Deloitte Report

  According to the Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) IMC-Deloitte report, India currently ranks 36th, globally, in Internet inclusion.

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  Jio Broadband JioFiber Launch 'Well on Track', Says Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani

  Ambani said on Friday that Reliance is creating its fixed-line high-speed broadband network, which it sees as the next leap forward for the country.

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  Reliance Jio Prime Subscription Not Driving Growth, Says UBS Securities Report

  "March momentum favours incumbents, Jio Prime not driving demand pick-up. We are surprised to see lack of acceleration in March since Jio Prime offer was announced in the month."

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  India's Low Broadband Penetration a Concern: TRAI Chairman

  TRAI Chairman RS Sharma expressed concern over India trailing nations like Singapore and Malaysia at the level of broadband.

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  Digital India Will Fail if Indian ISPs Aren't Held Up to Standards

  PM Modi's Digital India tour has reignited the battle for network neutrality in India. Following minor victories earlier this year, it's clear that round two is upon us now.

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  In 2 Years, India Slips 42 Ranks in Mobile Broadband Connectivity

  From e-governance, online education to e-healthcare, the Union government has massive plans for its Digital India platform at an estimated cost of Rs 100,000 crore. But this ambitious plan could hit a roadblock given that India has slipped on its ranking on the global scale when it comes to the reach of the internet.

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  India Slips in Broadband Penetration Rankings: UN Report

  India has slipped in global rankings on broadband penetration but has made slight progress in the percentage of individuals using internet in the country, according to a United Nations report.

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  India Drops to #131 in UN's Broadband Penetration Rankings

  India has slipped in global rankings on broadband penetration but has made slight progress in the percentage of individuals using Internet in the country, according to a United Nations report.

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  Cable Operators Could Play a Bigger Role in Increasing Broadband Penetration

  The idea is that cable TV provides last mile connectivity in almost all the tier-I as well as tier-II and tier-III cities.

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  Committed to Improve Tele-Density, Voice, Broadband Penetration: Prasad

  The government is committed to improve tele-density, voice and broadband penetration to both rural and urban areas to achieve the vision of Digital India.

• Report: 49 per cent Indians browse the Internet on their phones

  In a country that is among the lowest in broadband penetration, a large chunk of internet consumption is through mobile devices.

• Report: 49 per cent Indians browse the Internet on their phones

  In a country that is among the lowest in broadband penetration, a large chunk of internet consumption is through mobile devices.