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TP-Link India Starts Wi-Fi 7 Manufacturing Locally
TP-Link India, part of TP-Link Systems Inc., has announced the commencement of local manufacturing of its Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio in India, making it among the first global networking brands to localise Wi-Fi 7 production following the Department of Telecommunications’ January 2026 notification delicensing the lower 6 GHz spectrum band.
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TCCA – A Year in Review | Driving Global Critical Communications
It is difficult to condense into one article the achievements of TCCA members over the last year – the vast majority of work carried out as unpaid voluntary contributions in addition to the hugely demanding ‘day jobs’ of our Working Group members.
How AI is Creating a Proactive Network That Predicts and Protects
Enterprise networks are no longer just pipes that move data from one point to another. Today, they function as the digital nervous system of modern business, supporting cloud platforms, digital payments, IoT deployments, remote work, and real-time customer experiences. As organisations adopt cloud-native architectures, 5G, edge computing, and distributed applications, network complexity has increased dramatically.
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Avantel Bags Satcom Deal from Indian Coast Guard
Avantel Limited, a leading provider of technology solutions for the defence and communication sectors, has secured a contract from the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters for the supply, installation, commissioning, and Annual Comprehensive Maintenance of Satcom Products. The total value of the contract is ₹28.20 crore, and the contract is scheduled to be executed by August 2027.
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Mobily, Ericsson mark 20 years of Hajj connectivity with AI capabilities, expanded 5G
Mobily and Ericsson mark 20 years of collaboration in supporting connectivity for pilgrims during Hajj season, with expanded 5G capacity and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based capabilities for a faster, smoother, and more reliable mobile experience during Hajj 2026 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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Nokia Using AI as a Powerful Accelerator for Transforming Networks
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At a time when AI is fundamentally transforming networks from static, hardware-centric infrastructures into dynamic, self-optimizing systems – global telecoms major Nokia is using AI as a powerful accelerator for transforming networks into intelligent and automated systems. The company’s unique approach brings together traditional ML, causal AI, and Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL) to enable real-time sensing and decisioning.
‘GIS is transforming real-time monitoring and management of telecom infra’: Esri India
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With the integration of AI, machine learning, and digital twins, GIS is enabling smarter city management, from detecting encroachments and planning drainage and road systems to optimizing telecom networks ' and Esri India is leading the way in this direction. With Esri's ArcGIS, telecom operators can integrate data from network management systems, IoT sensors, and field operations onto dynamic geospatial dashboards.
How API Marketplaces Can Transform Telco Monetization
Spotlight on Telco Monetization | TelecomDrive.com
There's no denying that the telecom sector is abuzz with the promise of network APIs. With the global telecom...
The Future of Networks: What Lies Ahead?
Since the launch of 5G in India October 2022, India has emerged as one of the leaders in 5G adoption, demonstrating exceptional momentum across all key metrics.
National Technology Day: Accelerating Growth in India’s Telecom Sector
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Spotlight on National Technology Day | TelecomDrive.com
National Technology Day, observed on May 11, commemorates India's technological advancements, particularly the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998....
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TP-Link India, part of TP-Link Systems Inc., has announced the commencement of local manufacturing of its Wi-Fi 7 product portfolio in India, making it among the first global networking brands to localise Wi-Fi 7 production following the Department of Telecommunications’ January 2026 notification delicensing the lower 6 GHz spectrum band.
