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Drunk Man Climbs Mobile Tower In Karnataka Over Marriage, Property Dispute: Cops
In a scene straight out of a film, a 26-year-old drunk man climbed atop a telecom tower in Vijayapura in Karnataka, and refused to climb down due to a family dispute over marriage and property.
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BSNL to Reportedly Install One Lakh Additional 4G Towers Across India; Invites Public to Pitch Name for 5G Services
BSNL will install one lakh additional 4G towers in India, following upon the successful deployment of one lakh towers earlier this month. It aims to expand upon its 4G infrastructure which is currently undergoing optimisation to fix issues. Further, it is also inviting public suggestions for naming its 5G services before it commences trial.
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Jio, Airtel and BSNL Subscribers Can Now Use DBN-Funded Mobile Towers to Make Calls With Intra Circle Roaming
The Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) funded 4G mobile sites was recently introduced in India by the Department of Telecommunications. The ICR initiative brings together three major telecommunications service providers in the country, including BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance Jio to "leverage each other's infrastructure at all DBN...
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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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BSNL Introduces 4G and 5G-Ready OTA, Universal SIM Platform in India for Better Service Quality
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced a new 4G and 5G-ready over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform on Friday. With this move, the Indian state-owned telecommunications provider aims to improve its service quality and connectivity in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. The platform has been develop...
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London's Iconic British Telecom Tower Sold To Become Hotel
British telecoms giant BT Group announced Tuesday the sale of its famous BT Tower and that the building located in the heart of London will be transformed into a hotel.
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TCS Bags Rs. 15,000-Crore Purchase Order From BSNL to Deploy 4G Network Across India
Consultancy Services on Monday said a consortium, led by the IT giant, received an advance purchase order valued over Rs. 15,000 crore from the state-run BSNL for the deployment of a fourth-generation mobile (4G) network across India.
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Government Asks Telcos to Take Measures While Setting Up 5G Towers Near Airports
Telecom Service Providers (TSP) have been advised to take various measures while placing 5G towers near airports. Recommendations include establishing safety and buffer zones in the vicinity of airports, restricting power levels of C-Band 5G transmissions around the airports, and ensuring the tilt of 5G base stations to an extent such that the 5G e...
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Jio Installs 1 Lakh Towers to Expedite 5G Rollout in India, Department of Telecom Data Shows
Jio has installed around 1 lakh telecom towers to expedite its 5G rollout in India, according to the latest DoT data that shows the carrier has more than nearly 5 times more towers than its nearest competitor. As per a Department of Telecom report, for every base station, Jio has three cell sites while Airtel has two.
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BSNL 5G Services to Be Rolled Out Across 1.35 Lakh Towers in 5-7 Months, Telecom Minister Says
BSNL 5G services will roll out in 5-7 months, by upgrading its existing 4G technology across 1.35 lakh towers, according to Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The state-run telecom operator has asked Tata Consultancy Services to offer equipment for 5G testing to allow the telecom firm to begin trials for 5G services.
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Reliance Jio Gets NCLT’s Nod to Acquire Reliance Infratel
Reliance Jio has received the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)’s approval for the acquisition of Reliance Infratel (RITL). The tribunal asked Jio to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in the State Bank of India (SBI) escrow account to complete the acquisition of RCOM's tower and fibre assets.
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Jio Seeks to Deposit Rs. 3,720 Crore in Escrow Account to Acquire Reliance Infratel's Tower, Fibre Assets
Jio has proposed to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in an escrow account in order for the company to complete its acquisition of Reliance Infratel's tower and fibre assets. The company has stated that a delay in acquisition of the assets due to inter-creditor disputes will deteriorate the value of assets. The telecom operator placed a bid in November 2019 t...
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Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance
The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week for 5G is "...
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Government to Set Up 25,000 New Mobile Towers in the Next 500 Days: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government has approved setting up of 25,000 new towers in the next 500 days with an investment of Rs. 26,000 crore, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. Vaishnaw made the announcement at the three-day long "Digital India Conference of State IT Ministers" that began on...
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Vi 5G Rollout to Begin Soon, No Launch Date, Coverage Timelines for Now
Vodafone Idea, the country's struggling third telecom player, plans to begin the journey to roll out 5G services, matching rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, but the firm has offered no specific timeline for the launch or coverage of the ultra high-speed internet services.
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Drunk Man Climbs Mobile Tower In Karnataka Over Marriage, Property Dispute: Cops
In a scene straight out of a film, a 26-year-old drunk man climbed atop a telecom tower in Vijayapura in Karnataka, and refused to climb down due to a family dispute over marriage and property.
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BSNL to Reportedly Install One Lakh Additional 4G Towers Across India; Invites Public to Pitch Name for 5G Services
BSNL will install one lakh additional 4G towers in India, following upon the successful deployment of one lakh towers earlier this month. It aims to expand upon its 4G infrastructure which is currently undergoing optimisation to fix issues. Further, it is also inviting public suggestions for naming its 5G services before it commences trial.
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Jio, Airtel and BSNL Subscribers Can Now Use DBN-Funded Mobile Towers to Make Calls With Intra Circle Roaming
The Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) funded 4G mobile sites was recently introduced in India by the Department of Telecommunications. The ICR initiative brings together three major telecommunications service providers in the country, including BSNL, Airtel, and Reliance Jio to "leverage each other's infrastructure at all DBN...
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Telcos Can Claim Tax Credit For Duties Paid On Towers, Others: Supreme Court
In a relief to mobile service providers, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the telecom companies can take the benefit of CENVAT credit for payment of service tax on the output services rendered by them.
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BSNL Introduces 4G and 5G-Ready OTA, Universal SIM Platform in India for Better Service Quality
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced a new 4G and 5G-ready over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform on Friday. With this move, the Indian state-owned telecommunications provider aims to improve its service quality and connectivity in line with the government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. The platform has been develop...
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London's Iconic British Telecom Tower Sold To Become Hotel
British telecoms giant BT Group announced Tuesday the sale of its famous BT Tower and that the building located in the heart of London will be transformed into a hotel.
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TCS Bags Rs. 15,000-Crore Purchase Order From BSNL to Deploy 4G Network Across India
Consultancy Services on Monday said a consortium, led by the IT giant, received an advance purchase order valued over Rs. 15,000 crore from the state-run BSNL for the deployment of a fourth-generation mobile (4G) network across India.
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Government Asks Telcos to Take Measures While Setting Up 5G Towers Near Airports
Telecom Service Providers (TSP) have been advised to take various measures while placing 5G towers near airports. Recommendations include establishing safety and buffer zones in the vicinity of airports, restricting power levels of C-Band 5G transmissions around the airports, and ensuring the tilt of 5G base stations to an extent such that the 5G e...
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Jio Installs 1 Lakh Towers to Expedite 5G Rollout in India, Department of Telecom Data Shows
Jio has installed around 1 lakh telecom towers to expedite its 5G rollout in India, according to the latest DoT data that shows the carrier has more than nearly 5 times more towers than its nearest competitor. As per a Department of Telecom report, for every base station, Jio has three cell sites while Airtel has two.
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BSNL 5G Services to Be Rolled Out Across 1.35 Lakh Towers in 5-7 Months, Telecom Minister Says
BSNL 5G services will roll out in 5-7 months, by upgrading its existing 4G technology across 1.35 lakh towers, according to Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The state-run telecom operator has asked Tata Consultancy Services to offer equipment for 5G testing to allow the telecom firm to begin trials for 5G services.
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Reliance Jio Gets NCLT’s Nod to Acquire Reliance Infratel
Reliance Jio has received the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)’s approval for the acquisition of Reliance Infratel (RITL). The tribunal asked Jio to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in the State Bank of India (SBI) escrow account to complete the acquisition of RCOM's tower and fibre assets.
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Jio Seeks to Deposit Rs. 3,720 Crore in Escrow Account to Acquire Reliance Infratel's Tower, Fibre Assets
Jio has proposed to deposit Rs 3,720 crore in an escrow account in order for the company to complete its acquisition of Reliance Infratel's tower and fibre assets. The company has stated that a delay in acquisition of the assets due to inter-creditor disputes will deteriorate the value of assets. The telecom operator placed a bid in November 2019 t...
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Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance
The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week for 5G is "...
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Government to Set Up 25,000 New Mobile Towers in the Next 500 Days: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The government has approved setting up of 25,000 new towers in the next 500 days with an investment of Rs. 26,000 crore, Union Minister for Communications, Electronics and Information Technology and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. Vaishnaw made the announcement at the three-day long "Digital India Conference of State IT Ministers" that began on...
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Vi 5G Rollout to Begin Soon, No Launch Date, Coverage Timelines for Now
Vodafone Idea, the country's struggling third telecom player, plans to begin the journey to roll out 5G services, matching rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, but the firm has offered no specific timeline for the launch or coverage of the ultra high-speed internet services.
