Sterlite Tech Q1 net doubles to Rs 121 croreThe company had registered a net profit of around Rs 61 crore in the same period a year ago.
Reliance Jio Infocomm intra-city fibre network may now be largest: Credit SuisseCredit Suisse said it expects that RJio is could be soon among largest data centres companies in India has it has already build about 5 fac...
Sterlite tech bags Rs 8000 crore contract from BSNLSterlite will be a main supplier of optic fibre cables for the optic fibre backbone to meet the strategic communication needs of the army a...
India to lease bandwidth from Bangladesh to reduce BSNL's dependence on Tata CommunicationsThe move is aimed at reducing BSNL's dependence on Tata Communications Ltd's Chennai landing station for routing international voice and da...
Lawmin okays Indian Telegraph Act change to pave way for BSNL mobile coverage in Naxal zonesDoT can award the contract to BSNL on a "nomination basis" since the project has been tagged "security sensitive" by the home ministry.
Telecom Commission to seek nod for BSNL's foray in naxalite hotbedsThe aim is to extend mobile coverage in 2,199 naxalite hotbeds across nine states, including AP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar, et...
Tax exemptions for short-term stock market profits undermines fairness of tax policyThe Dr Shome Committee has mostly done a sterling job but tax exemptions for short-term stock market profits undermines fairness of tax pol...
RailTel to provide broadband network in Bangladesh, BhutanRailTel, the telecom arm of Indian Railways, is set to provide optical fibre-based broadband network in neighbouring countries like Banglad...
- BSNL to set up telecom connectivity through Bangladesh
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has planned to set up telecom connectivity through Bangladesh for North Eastern region of the country.
- DoT to invite bids for network rollout in Maoist areas like Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Orissa
DoT will shortly invite bids from all mobile phone companies to roll out networks across the country's naxal-infested territories.
- BSNL scales down communication plans in Naxal-hit states
The home ministry has asked BSNL to scale down its mobile communications infrastructure rollout plans in all Naxal-prone states.
- Govt to bring maoists into telecom loop by rolling out network in remote areas
According to statistics, over 91% of villages in the country are covered by at least one operator, 51% by three operators, and 31% by four ...
Union Budget 2011: Mukherjee announces ambitious rural broadband initiativeThe allocation is not clear, with reports stating that Mukherjee will be providing Rs 10,000 crore to enhance data connectivity to rural In...
- BSNL to use govt funds for NE play
BSNL is attempting a new formula to bridge the digital divide across Assam and North East, where the telco will use central funds to lay op...
- DoT, Pitroda clash over rollout of Rs 12k-cr optical fibre project
Serious differences from within could stymie the Central government's ambitious plan to bridge the digital divide across the country.
- RailTel plans to install Wi-Fi at 500 Rly stns
In order to provide Internet and Cybercafe facilities, RailTel is preparing to install advanced Wi-Fi systems at the stations.
- RCOM, Nepal Telecom to link networks
Reliance Communications (RCOM) and Nepal Telecom will soon link their networks through an optic cable fibre (OFC) between the two countries.