Nokia has announced that Netplus, the Indian Internet Services Provider (ISPs), has deployed the latest 400G routing technology and software-defined access network (SDAN) platform from Nokia, to scale its high-speed broadband and IPTV services across Punjab and other cities. The deployment enables Netplus to deliver more immersive and flexible services to nearly two million users […]

OTTplay Premium, India’s AI-powered OTT aggregator, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer Prime Lite benefits to its customers. Amazon Prime Lite subscriptions will be available through OTTplay in two ways – through bundled offerings with OTTplay’s partner Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as NetPlus, KCCL, NXT, Railtel, and more, making it even easier for […]

The Indian space programme is expanding and its rocket building and launching capabilities are now matching the best from the rest of the world. In a month or two India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will loft AST SpaceMobile’s heavyweight low Earth orbiting FM1 satellites – and which weighs around 6,500kgs – into orbit. Chairman of […]

Global broadband subscribers surpassed 1.52 billion in Q1 2025, marking a 1.21 per cent growth, with South and East Asia leading the expansion, according to data from Point Topic. Broadband subscriptions declined in 22 countries, up from 14 in Q4 2024. In some of these markets consumers prefer to use mobile broadband, others are experiencing […]

India’s Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is contracted to launch an important heavyweight satellite (FM1) for AST Space Mobile (AST). The launch was originally said to happen in June, then the date slipped to July. Then to August. But now there’s talk of a further delay. India news sources say that – in essence – the […]

Gaurav Banerjee, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI)’s Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed as Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s new Chairman with immediate effect. He takes over from Shashi Sinha, Executive Chairman of IPG Mediabrands India, who served as BARC India’s chairman for over three years. Banerjee has over two decades […]

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has announced the appointment of Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar, as the new Chairman of the Digital Entertainment Committee. The committee will play a role in shaping the future of India’s rapidly evolving digital content ecosystem. Mani, who is also an elected Governing Council member of […]

India’s smartphone market grew 8 per cent YoY in volume and 18 per cent YoY in value in Q2 2025, marking a solid rebound following a muted Q1, according to Counterpoint’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker. The recovery was driven by a 33 per cent YoY jump in new launches, aggressive marketing, and strong performance during […]

Research from Canalys (now part of Omdia) reveals that US smartphone shipments grew by 1 per cent in Q2 2025 as vendors continued to frontload device inventories amid tariff concerns. The uncertain outcome of negotiations with China has accelerated supply chain reorientation. The share of US smartphone shipments assembled in China shrank from 61 per […]

From now until August 17th, Virgin Media is giving its TV customers access to 14 South Asian TV channels at no extra cost in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month. The TV channels included are part of Virgin Media’s Asian Mela bundle, which normally costs £12 per month and offers customers access to thousands of […]