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Broadband connections require internet routers to spread wireless connectivity all over the house or office. Routers have come a long way and can do things which most of us wouldn’t have imagined a few years ago. There are multiple types of routers available in the market, each serving a specific purpose. But most users don’t realise how to use their router to its full potential. There are quite a few amazing things which your broadband router can do that you might not know....

Failure to Connect With WiFi It is a very common problem that a lot of users face with their broadband Wi-Fi connections. Even after entering the right password multiple times, a user might be unable to connect to a Wi-Fi. You might even change the settings on your device to connect to your Wi-Fi network automatically whenever it is in range. But nothing might work. So there can be multiple causes to the issue....

Demand for data packs grew when users understood that most of the times, their fair usage policy (FUP) data isn’t going to be sufficient. Users started looking for data packs that were cheap mostly because they didn’t want a lot of data, just enough to get by until the next day arrives and they get their FUP data for the new day. That is why companies started offering cheap data packs that started from Rs 11 (Jio) to and 16 (Vodafone Idea)....

BSNL 4G Launch in 20 Circles Around the Corner In some circles, BSNL is already providing 4G services using the existing 3G spectrum, but the full-fledged launch will happen on March 1. “BSNL has written to DoT asking the licensor to release spectrum, as agreed by the Government earlier, to start 4G services by March 1. A technology-driven company, launching of 4G services is an important milestone in its revival plan, which is necessary to keep abreast with the competition,” a report from Business Line noted....

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator which has been struggling to launch 4G network, is likely going to launch 5G soon. Sounds surprising, right, and maybe a little confusing too? Well, worry not; we have an update for you. In the ongoing India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 event, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) introduced its indigenous 5G core. The RAN (Radio Access Network) solution for this 5G NSA (non-standalone) network has been provided by WiSig Networks and VVDN Technologies....

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) can’t really depend on the Indian vendors to roll out commercial 4G networks throughout India. There are a few reasons why. Firstly, the Indian companies aren’t experienced in the field. Second, they don’t have products backed with proof of concept of providing efficient services. Third, it will take way more time and cost than what moving ahead with the foreign vendors would have taken. Let’s go over these reasons in detail....

The Department of Telecom (DoT) is likely to restrict Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) from sourcing telecom gear made by Chinese companies, News18 reports. The development is on the heels of the escalated tension at Ladakh’s Galwan valley where the Chinese and the Indian troops are engaged in what is termed as the biggest confrontation since 1967. The publication citing unnamed government sources said that the department has been asked to rework the tender....

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Kerala circle has introduced a new first recharge PV 365 plan that enables users to make unlimited calls and browse unlimited data for 60 days. Several BSNL employees have taken to Twitter to inform users about the latest plan. The PV 365 plan joins the long list of the first recharge plans that are listed in the range of Rs 74 to Rs 2399. Additionally, BSNL offers a free caller tune facility under the Personalised Ring Back Tone (PRBT) service for no additional cost....

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has come up with two different plans to fast-track the process for rolling out 4G in the country. The earlier 4G tenders from BSNL had to be scrapped because the government didn’t want the telco to get its network equipment/gear from foreign vendors. But an early rollout of 4G is necessary to ensure the telco’s survival amidst competition with private players that hold a majority of the market....

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reintroduced its 40 Mbps plan with 250GB monthly data for a “limited time” in multiple circles including Gujarat. The 40 Mbps plan dubbed as “Fibro 3000GB Per Annum CS336 Plan” had earlier expired on June 22 with the plan largely exclusive to the Gujarat circle. Meanwhile, the operator has been expanding the availability of its Bharat Fiber services in Gujarat in recent months. The BSNL Gujarat circle on Twitter highlighted that the users can avail Bharat Fiber services in 48 hours in various cities including Modasa, Idar, Bharuch and Godhara....

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), one of the oldest telecom operators in the market, is trying to roll out its 4G services as fast as possible. Even without the 4G presence, the telco offers prepaid plans which can’t be ignored because of the value proposition they bring to the table. If you are a user who consumes services from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), we are listing some of the best prepaid plans in the budget segment for you....

Reliance Jio Rs 2,020 Plan Benefits Explained To compare the two plans, firstly we have to look at what Reliance Jio is offering to its subscribers. In the Rs 2,020 prepaid plan, Reliance Jio is shipping the usual yearlong benefits with daily data. The subscribers get to enjoy 1.5GB data per day, 100 SMS per day. As for the calling benefits, the subscribers will get 12,000 minutes of non-Jio calls to other operators, but the Jio to Jio calls remain unlimited and free like every time....

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is looking for additional capital from the Indian government for rolling out 4G networks. The state-run telco will require indigenous equipment, which will be costly, and also there are debt service obligations that the telco has to meet. For BSNL 4G networks, the telco will require a capex of Rs 12,500 crores. On top of this, the telco will need Rs 5,000 crores for fiberisation, IT systems, transmission network, and relevant infrastructure to provide consumers quality services....

The 5G spectrum auctions will take place during the calendar year 2022. It has been confirmed by India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, during the ongoing union budget 2022 announcements. It is not a new development as Ashwini Vaishnaw, IT minister of India, had already confirmed that the 5G spectrum auctions will take place during April-May 2022. Further, the finance minister said that 5% of the annually collected Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) would be allocated for the research and development (R&D) and commercialisation of technology and solutions to proliferate broadband in the rural areas of the country....

CloudConnect, a virtual network operator (VNO), has just announced that it has secured a license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to offer services in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The company claims that it is the first B2B (business-to-business) VNO which is licensed by the DoT in India. The company has been helping businesses with their call management through the cloud and more. As a part of its expansion plans in the national market, the company aims to increase their customer base while offering the best services....

Popular Internet Service Provider (ISP), Connect Broadband, now offers broadband plans with speeds up to 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps). Besides the broadband plans with up to 100 Mbps speeds, Connect Broadband has four plans with speeds over the standard 100 Mbps. The Rs 999, Rs 1,499, Rs 1,999 and Rs 3,999 broadband plans offer speeds of up to 200 Mbps, 300 Mbps, 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps. Connect Broadband’s plans also come with unlimited voice calling, free ISD calls, the ability to subscribe to ZEE5 Premium at 50% off and free antivirus keys....

Connect Broadband is a prominent player in the broadband and fixed line segment in the Punjab telecom circle. There are now only five Indian cities where this Internet service provider (ISP) provides services: Amritsar, Patiala, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana. The majority of ISPs don’t provide packages of plans and deals in the lower price ranges; however, Connect Broadband has changed the situation with a wide range of options. There are four basic plans with unlimited entertainment offered by the broadband....

Airtel and Vodafone Idea Will Have to Check for Non-Chinese Vendors The telecom operators are keenly eyeing the developments of coronavirus outbreak in China since they have only a few months of network gear left, industry insiders told ET. The companies may now need to switch to European suppliers. Airtel and Vodafone Idea source their network equipment from Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE and such they are most likely to be affected by the coronavirus disruption....

According to a new survey, with the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic on the horizon, there has been a heightened dependence on digital systems resulted in the risks posed by cyber threats globally, and as far as the Indian economy is considered, the fracture of the inter-state relations, youth disillusionment and digital inequality are the major reasons of concern. World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the latest Global Risks Report 2022 in which it stated that the climate-related risks dominated the list of threats that might be posed globally over the next decade....

The world is moving fast towards content over the internet on the go. This is what is boosting the growth of the over-the-top (OTT) sector in India as well. India is a country with very affordable data rates and the telecom operators have worked hard to ensure that their networks reach most parts of the country. As the technology evolves, the Direct-to-Mobile (DTM) model of consuming content would become quite common in the coming years....