Elon Musk, despite being born and raised in South Africa, is still stymied in the country as far as his Starlink broadband service is concerned. SpaceX first applied for permission many years ago. Indeed, it was considered such a routine move that Starlink kit was being imported into the nation and some 5,000 users registered […]
Omdia’s latest market update reveals that the global connectivity market spanning mobile, fixed broadband and fixed voice, reached $333 billion (€283.1bn) in Q4 2025, representing a 5 per cent YoY growth. Full year revenues totaled $1.3 trillion in 2025, up 4 per cent YoY growth. The results highlight ongoing challenges for the telecom industry, in […]
JioHotstar and Warner Bros Discovery [WBD] have announced a partnership expansion that brings HBO Max to India exclusively on JioHotstar. Available immediately, the HBO Max hub offers a library of content from iconic brands, including HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros Pictures, Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. Kevin Vaz, CEO – Entertainment, JioStar, commented: “This […]
Nelco. a Tata Group company and a satellite communication service provider, has signed an agreement with Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit satellite connectivity services across the India region. Nelco will partner with OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, to deliver secure, low-latency LEO connectivity for customers on land, at sea, and in […]
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, has announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The current […]
OneWeb and Starlink, both extremely keen to start beaming their broadband signals into India, say they are still awaiting regulatory approvals from assorted regulators. A report on April 10th stated that both companies have already met stringent security requirements, including lawful interception and monitoring conditions. However, the final commercial go-ahead is still pending with the […]
India’s mobile services market is expected to witness a steady growth through 2030, driven by the 5G expansion and surging data consumption. While traditional voice revenues continue to decline, telcos are increasingly leveraging high-ARPU premium 5G plans and new monetisation levers for high-speed data services to drive revenue growth, reveals GlobalData, the intelligence and productivity […]
ZEE5 UK has announced a partnership with Narrative Entertainment, marking the first time an Indian streaming platform in the UK has collaborated with a UK channel operator and content distribution company to host its channels. The partnership brings a curated selection of Narrative’s Movies, Entertainment and Kids FAST channels to ZEE5 UK. As part of […]
Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, has acquired the global rights to Battleground, a high-octane, youth-skewing fitness competition format originating from Mumbai-based Rusk Media. The deal further strengthens Banijay Entertainment’s growing slate of digital-first, talent-driven franchises and marks a strategic move into the fitness-entertainment space. Battleground blends physical sport, reality drama and audience interactivity in […]
The total fixed communication services revenue in India is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1 per cent from $14.9 billion (€12.8bn) in 2025 to $20.1 billion in 2030, mainly driven by the healthy growth in the fixed broadband segment, predicts GlobalData, the intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s India Fixed Communication […]