Broadband

DoT clears the decks for satellite broadband services in India

Cabinet approval, security clearance needed for cos to launch commercial services

STL targets ₹20,000 crore revenue by FY29 under 'Lakshya' growth plan

Broadband technology company Sterlite Technologies has said it aims to grow the company's revenue manifold to Rs 20,000 crore by FY29. Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL) posted consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 4,745 crore in the financial year 2025-26, according to a regulatory filing. "Today, we are very proud to announce Lakshya, STL's growth ambition for FY29. Under Lakshya, we're targeting Rs 20,000 crore revenue by FY29, while building STL into one of the largest global players for digital connectivity," STL Managing Director Ankit Agarwal said in an investor meet held on September 3. According to the transcript of the meeting shared by the company, Agarwal said that the ambition of project Lakshya is to transform the scale and position of STL, build on the strength of the company's core, stronger economics, deeper customer relationships, and a larger role in the world's rapidly expanding digital infrastructure. He said that there are now more places where optical ...

Broadband India Forum-president's take on sub-sea cables

In this session of Gurugyaan, Mr TV Ramachandran, President, Broadband India Forum shares his views on “How sub-sea cable and digital cloud is indispensable for today’s digital economy"

GX Group partners with Qualcomm for made-in-India Wi-Fi 7 routers

Broadband gear maker GX Group has partnered with US chip company Qualcomm for rolling out AI-enhanced Wi-Fi 7 solutions that will be made in India, the European firm said on Wednesday. GX is one of the beneficiaries of the telecom production-linked incentive scheme. The company's made-in-India Wi-Fi 7 broadband platform was launched by Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the Mobile World Congress 2026, being held at Barcelona, in Spain. GX Group Director for Global Account Sales, Sambit Swain, said that India's opening of the lower 6 GHz band marks a decisive step in strengthening its position as a global broadband innovation hub, as it enhances domestic connectivity while reinforcing India's role in building resilient, diversified technology supply chains. "GX Group's AI-powered Wi-Fi 7 Gateway solutions, engineered in India, combine performance with scalable manufacturing, enabling partners to accelerate deployments, improve subscriber experience, and unlock new revenu

Telcos dial up home broadband battle: Vi and Starlink join Jio, Airtel push

Jio and Airtel scale up for 100 million homes, with Vi and Starlink joining the race

BIF raises concerns over govt directive linking msg apps to active SIMs

Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Tuesday flagged "serious concerns" over the government directive mandating a continuous, active SIM for use of messaging apps, and urged the Centre to pause implementation timelines and hold stakeholder consultations on the SIM-binding issue. BIF said that, while well-intentioned in its stated goal of curbing cyber-fraud originating from abroad, the directions raise significant questions of jurisdiction, consumer impact, and risk, creating obligations that extend far beyond the mandate of the Telecom Act or the purpose of the Telecom Cyber Security Rules. BIF represents major technology firms like Meta, Google, and others, and its latest stance marks another standoff with the telcos' body COAI, which believes the government's latest directive would bolster national security and safeguard citizens. COAI on Monday pledged telecom operators' commitment to supporting the seamless implementation of the directive. "BIF expresses serious concern over the ...

GX Group to invest ₹500 crore in India for photonic module and chip unit

Broadband gear maker GX Group on Friday said it will set up a photonic module and chip arm in India with an initial investment of Rs 500 crore. The new subsidiary, headquartered in Manesar, Gurgaon, is expected to create over 300 direct jobs, GX Group CEO Paritosh Prajapati said. The group currently has about 250 employees in India. The Phase 1 investment of Rs 500 crore will be deployed towards establishing a manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, and expansion of its existing R&D centre in Chennai, Prajapati told PTI. "We will start operating the facility and the R&D centre by Q1 FY27. And we will start rolling out chips immediately after. The local market will get the chips by October 2026," he said. Quantum Photonics eyes a USD 50 billion addressable market in India, with GX Group's existing customer base, including tier I telecom operators and data centre companies, already showing interest. GX Group's existing customer base includes Airtel, ACT, and Tata Play.

Viasat in talks with Indian startups to build mini geostationary satellites

Miniaturised GEO satellites could reshape connectivity in India and attract demand from over 20 countries

BIF writes to DoT, seeks de-linking of indoor and outdoor WiFi use cases

Earlier this year, in May, the DoT released the draft rules to delicense the 5925-6425 MHz portion of the 6 GHz spectrum band

The Backbone of Digital Transformation: Why Indian Enterprises Trust ACT Broadband

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DoT pushes deadline for mandatory testing of broadband gears until Dec 31

Industry body has alleged that the mandatory testing has been deferred again amid reluctance by foreign vendors to go for security testing but NCCS has denied the charges

UIDAI partners with Starlink to enable Aadhaar e-KYC for broadband users

Billionaire Elon Musk-led Starlink will use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification in the country before onboarding them, an official statement said on Wednesday. The government has given approval to Starlink to start providing satellite-based broadband services in the country. "The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded satellite-based internet provider Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd. Starlink will use Aadhaar Authentication for customer verification, which will make the entire process smooth, secure and very easy," the statement said. Starlink can onboard around 20 lakh customers in India at present capacity, according to an official estimate. "Starlink's onboarding with Aadhaar authentication signifies a powerful synergy: India's trusted digital identity joining hands with global satellite technology. Aadhaar e-KYC will facilitate the onboarding of users seamlessly, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering ...

Starlink to have 2 mn customers in India, offer 200 mbps speed: MoS Telecom

Union Minister says Starlink will be limited to 2 million users in India, offer 200 Mbps, and won't affect telecom services due to high costs and focus on rural, remote areas

Centre delicenses lower 6 GHz band; boost for Wi-Fi 6E and 7 networks

The largest unused spectrum block so far, 6 GHz has seen a tug-of-war between telecom and Wi-Fi operators; the Centre's move favours broadband and low-power devices

DoT rings in tougher satcom norms after Pahalgam terrorist attack

New guidelines may pose fresh hurdle for Starlink, Project Kuiper

5G traffic rises 3x in India due to fixed wireless access boom: Nokia

With 5G FWA making up 25 per cent of overall 5G data, the findings solidify home broadband as the only major segment where 5G can be quickly monetised by telecom companies

Starlink's tie-ups with Jio, Airtel to reshape India's satellite broadband

In a surprise move earlier this week, Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Airtel announced a partnership Musk-led SpaceX to offer the Starlink service in India

Jio's home broadband subscribers 90% more than Bharti Airtel's: CLSA

Airtel expanded 5G FWA to 2,000 cities, 70% of Jio's new subs in the category from rural India

Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes social media post welcoming Starlink to India

Vaishnaw's remarks coincide with shifts in the Indian telecom industry, as Jio Platforms Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. have unexpectedly partnered with SpaceX to incorporate Starlink's services

National Broadband Mission 2.0, Sanchar Sathi app launched by DoT

DoT allows intra-circle roaming at Digital Bharat Nidhi-funded towers