Day: 19 October 2024

Airtel turbo charges its network in Uttarakhandand Uttar Pradesh (West) for superior voice and data connectivity

Vijay Raman

•          Deploys additional spectrum across all 40 districts •          Customers can enjoy enhanced browsing speeds and better indoor coverage   BhartiAirtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, today, announced that it has completed the deployment of the additional spectrum it acquired in July 2024. The deployment of additional 5MHz on the 2100 band will give a boost to Airtel’s 5G/4G network capacities which, in turn, will improve and enhance data speeds and provide significantly better coverage inside homes and buildings both in urban and rural areas.   The…

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Inauguration of ‘Aviation Park’ Showcasing India’s Aviation Heritage

Vijay Raman

The inauguration of the “Aviation Park,” which showcases India’s aviation heritage, took place under the leadership of the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. The event occurred at the premise of the Ministry of Civil Aviation within the Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan located in New Delhi. Historical Significance: The park is designed to educate visitors about the milestones in India’s civil aviation history, highlighting developments from early flight innovations to contemporary advancements. It features free-standing architectural columns that represent the diverse regions of India and symbolize the rich cultural…

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Researchers study mechanisms that limit electron mobility in semiconductors

Vijay Raman

Recent advancements in understanding electron scattering mechanisms within semiconductors may lead to more efficient electronic devices. Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in India have explored the factors limiting electron mobility, focusing heavily on Scandium Nitride (ScN), a promising material for future electronics due to its robust electronic properties and high thermal stability. The study indicates that while the fundamental interactions between electrons and phonons impose an upper limit on the mobility of ScN, additional factors like ionized impurities and grain boundaries significantly hinder this…

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Broadband Companies Invested $94.7B In U.S. Communications Infrastructure In 2023

Vijay Raman

Second Highest Annual Capex in 22 Years   Broadband providers continued to demonstrate their strong commitment to connecting the country to stronger and faster communications infrastructure last year, with $94.7 billion in capital investments in 2023. The figure, released today in USTelecom’s annual investment report, marks the second-highest annual industry capex in more than two decades.    The 2023 company outlays build on decades of investment in world-class networks and connectivity infrastructure, which now total nearly $2.2 trillion since 1996. This strong private sector investment is fueled by intense competition that…

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