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DoT Allows Licence-Free Use of Lower 6GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi Routers, Sets Power Limits
The Department of Telecommunications has opened 500MHz of spectrum in the lower 6GHz band for licence-free Wi-Fi, a move aimed at improving indoor connectivity and enabling Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. The new framework allows low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor devices to operate in the 5925–6425MHz range under defined power and emission limits...
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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Meta's Express Wi-Fi Affordable Internet Service to Shut Down in India and Other Regions After Six Years
Meta has announced the shutdown of its affordable Internet access program Express Wi-Fi, which was introduced back in 2016. The service partnered with local Internet service providers and mobile operators to provide cheaper Internet to underserved regions. Meta has not provided a reason for winding down the service in over 30 countries.
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TRAI Floats Consultation Paper for In-Flight Connectivity Services
The TRAI consultation paper has sought written comments from stakeholders by October 27, and counter-comments by November 3, 2017.
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Reliance Jio to Provide Free Wi-Fi Services in Punjab Colleges
Punjab government has partnered Reliance Jio to provide free Wi-Fi facility in all government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, and engineering colleges.
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Mobile Tower Sector Expects Consolidation, Says Industry Body
"The year 2017 will be the year of innovation, disruption and transformation. It will also witness mergers and acquisitions (M&As)," Tilak Raj Dua, Director General, TAIPA, told IANS in an interview.
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Lodhi Garden in New Delhi to Get Free Wi-Fi Services in April
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is making arrangements for the same and tenders have already been floated.
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NDMC Partners MTNL in Second Attempt at Offering Free Public Wi-Fi
NDMC had partnered with Tata Teleservices in 2014 to provide the service in inner and outer circles of Connaught Place.
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DoT Moves Proposal for Allowing Wi-Fi Services in Flights
Presently, Wi-Fi services and phone calls are not allowed on flights flying over the Indian airspace.
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Porn Websites Blocked on Free Wi-Fi at Patna Railway Station
Patna Railway Station authorities have blocked -selected porn sites,- and plan to block all such sites gradually.
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Google Station Will Bring Public Wi-Fi to School, Malls, and Other Places in India
Under the service, Google will roll-out Wi-Fi hot spots in places frequented by a large number of people, such as malls and transit stations.
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RailTel to Provide Digital Connectivity in Far-Flung Areas
RailTel, a telecom services provider, has a pan-India optic fibre network covering all important cities and many rural areas of the country.
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ASI Signs MoU With RailTel, BSNL for Public Wi-Fi Services
"The Archaeological Survey of India has entered into a MoU with RailTel and BSNL for providing Wi-Fi facility at ASI protected monuments."
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All Gram Panchayats Will Be Wi-Fi Connected by October 2018: Government
The Bharat Net initiative is committed to take the optical fibre to each and every gram panchayat in next three years, Telecom Secretary J.S. Deepak said.
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Google, RailTel's Free Wi-Fi Service Comes to 5 More Railway Stations
With the launch at Ujjain, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati, and Allahabad, the service is now available at 15 railway stations across the nation.
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DoT Allows Licence-Free Use of Lower 6GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi Routers, Sets Power Limits
The Department of Telecommunications has opened 500MHz of spectrum in the lower 6GHz band for licence-free Wi-Fi, a move aimed at improving indoor connectivity and enabling Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7. The new framework allows low-power indoor and very low-power outdoor devices to operate in the 5925–6425MHz range under defined power and emission limits...
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Government Issues New Rule for In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity on Indian Domestic Airlines
The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced a new rule for in-flight and maritime Wi-Fi connectivity recently. With the new rules, the government department has specified the criteria under which travellers will be allowed to access Internet connectivity. It is believed that with this rule change, Indian airlines such as Air India, ...
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Meta's Express Wi-Fi Affordable Internet Service to Shut Down in India and Other Regions After Six Years
Meta has announced the shutdown of its affordable Internet access program Express Wi-Fi, which was introduced back in 2016. The service partnered with local Internet service providers and mobile operators to provide cheaper Internet to underserved regions. Meta has not provided a reason for winding down the service in over 30 countries.
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TRAI Floats Consultation Paper for In-Flight Connectivity Services
The TRAI consultation paper has sought written comments from stakeholders by October 27, and counter-comments by November 3, 2017.
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Reliance Jio to Provide Free Wi-Fi Services in Punjab Colleges
Punjab government has partnered Reliance Jio to provide free Wi-Fi facility in all government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), polytechnics, and engineering colleges.
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Mobile Tower Sector Expects Consolidation, Says Industry Body
"The year 2017 will be the year of innovation, disruption and transformation. It will also witness mergers and acquisitions (M&As)," Tilak Raj Dua, Director General, TAIPA, told IANS in an interview.
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Lodhi Garden in New Delhi to Get Free Wi-Fi Services in April
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is making arrangements for the same and tenders have already been floated.
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NDMC Partners MTNL in Second Attempt at Offering Free Public Wi-Fi
NDMC had partnered with Tata Teleservices in 2014 to provide the service in inner and outer circles of Connaught Place.
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DoT Moves Proposal for Allowing Wi-Fi Services in Flights
Presently, Wi-Fi services and phone calls are not allowed on flights flying over the Indian airspace.
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Porn Websites Blocked on Free Wi-Fi at Patna Railway Station
Patna Railway Station authorities have blocked -selected porn sites,- and plan to block all such sites gradually.
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Google Station Will Bring Public Wi-Fi to School, Malls, and Other Places in India
Under the service, Google will roll-out Wi-Fi hot spots in places frequented by a large number of people, such as malls and transit stations.
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RailTel to Provide Digital Connectivity in Far-Flung Areas
RailTel, a telecom services provider, has a pan-India optic fibre network covering all important cities and many rural areas of the country.
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ASI Signs MoU With RailTel, BSNL for Public Wi-Fi Services
"The Archaeological Survey of India has entered into a MoU with RailTel and BSNL for providing Wi-Fi facility at ASI protected monuments."
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All Gram Panchayats Will Be Wi-Fi Connected by October 2018: Government
The Bharat Net initiative is committed to take the optical fibre to each and every gram panchayat in next three years, Telecom Secretary J.S. Deepak said.
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Google, RailTel's Free Wi-Fi Service Comes to 5 More Railway Stations
With the launch at Ujjain, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati, and Allahabad, the service is now available at 15 railway stations across the nation.
