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Parliamentary panel flags gaps in BharatNet rollout, seeks state-wise performance auditA parliamentary panel identified gaps in the BharatNet rural broadband program's rollout. Substantial infrastructure exists, yet operationa...09 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST- Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: GovtInternet subscribers have surpassed 109 crore, and over 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats are now service-ready. Telephone connections also saw a s...05 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- Sterlite Tech, HFCL gain 5% each on reports of US ban on Chinese data centre devicesShares of Sterlite Technologies and HFCL rallied 5% each after reports that the US administration is considering restrictions on Chinese da...05 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- Satellite operator Sateliot sets up India subsidiary; sees country as key IoT growth marketEuropean satellite operator Sateliot is targeting India's growing IoT market. The company has established a local subsidiary to offer low-c...26 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Connected TV gains ground as advertisers seek audiences beyond traditional TV: ReportConnected TV viewership in India is rapidly growing, reaching millions of viewers. Advertisers can now reach audiences not available on lin...16 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- India's wireless subscriber base expands to nearly 1300 million in May 2026: TRAIThe number of wireless subscribers increased from 1288.96 million at the end of April 2026 to 1294.46 million at the end of May 2026. This ...25 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- India's biggest space-tech opportunity lies downstream, not just in launchesSpaceX's massive valuation highlights the immense potential in space technology, with Starlink and AI driving value. While India's space st...21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- $15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Mobile data cost dips 97% to Rs 8 per GB, broadband users up 17x in 12 years of Modi govtInternet data costs have fallen dramatically by 97 percent since 2014, making it more affordable. This has led to a significant increase in...10 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
- Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches 'Project GANGA', pitches self-reliance over 'revdi' cultureUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched Project GANGA in Lucknow. This initiative will bring high-speed fibre broadband t...09 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- Budget 2025: Customs duty cut on ethernet switches to boost rural and home Broadband ExpansionWith the proposal to reduce the basic customs duty on carrier-grade Ethernet switches to 10%, costs for home and rural broadband expansions...01 Feb, 2025, 03.16 PM IST
- BSNL’s rural broadband pilot to be extended to 5 lakh homes amid strong demandThe government is utilising BharatNet optical fibre network in collaboration with BSNL to provide the connections. “Such kind of arrangemen...16 Mar, 2023, 05.26 PM IST
- Indian rural broadband penetration at 29.1% vs national average of 51.1%: ReportThe cloud market in India has almost doubled from $2.5 billion in 2018 to $4.5 billion in 2020 and is set to grow to approximately $7 billi...06 Nov, 2020, 01.17 PM IST
- 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...28 Feb, 2011, 02.18 PM IST
- Ericsson launches rural broadband projectEricsson on Wednesday launched 'Gramjyoti rural broadband project' aiming to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban India.20 Sep, 2007, 05.30 AM IST
- Ericsson launches rural broadband projectIndia's first high speed packet access powered rural broadband demo network, that delivers the benefit of 3G, was launched as a pilot proje...19 Sep, 2007, 06.34 PM IST
- BSNL clicks on rural broadband projectSiemens, Ericsson & ZTE among shortlisted vendors for Phase I of Rs 4,000-cr project.17 Aug, 2007, 02.15 AM IST
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