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  • ACT Fibernet brings high-speed internet services to Pune

    ACT Fibernet brings high-speed internet services to Pune

    Mumbai: ACT Fibernet, a fiber broadband ISPs (internet service providers), announced the expansion of its services to Pune, Maharashtra. The high-speed and reliable fiber optic internet services are now launched and available in Kaspate Vasti, Kharadi, Pimple Nilakh, Sainath Nagar, Shankar Kalate Nagar, Vadgaon Sheri, and Viman Nagar. They will expand their services to most parts of Pune in the near future.

    ACT Fibernet offers a range of broadband plans catering to various needs and budgets of customers. As part of its speed-based plans, ACT provides four different plans with unlimited data. Starting from Rs 549, ACT Basis offers 100 Mbps speed, ACT Welcome at Rs 699 provides 200 Mbps, ACT Pune Gold is priced at Rs 999 for 500 Mbps, and ACT GIGA for Rs 1499 gives 1000 Mbps.  

    In its entertainment plans, the most affordable option, ACT Basic Entertainment, is priced at Rs 648 and provides 100 Mbps speed along with free streaming for Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, SonyLiv, and over 300 TV channels. For Rs 798, customers can upgrade to ACT Welcome Entertainment, which doubles the speed to 200 Mbps and offers the same streaming services as the Basic plan. The ACT Welcome Streaming plan, at Rs 948, maintains the 200 Mbps speed and adds Netflix to the package of other streaming platforms. For higher speeds, there’s the Pune Signature plan at Rs 1048 with 300 Mbps plus all streaming services, followed by ACT Platinum Streaming at Rs 1248, offering 500 Mbps and all streaming services. The premium ACT GIGA Streaming plan, priced at Rs 1798, delivers an impressive 1000 Mbps speed and includes all streaming services. All plans come with unlimited data, including a router.

    ACT Fibernet CEO Bala Malladi said, “We are thrilled to bring ACT Fibernet’s high-speed internet services to the vibrant city of Pune. Our mission is to empower Punekars with lightning-fast, reliable connectivity that enhances their digital lives. With our range of plans that include pure, speed and entertainment bundles , we’re committed to meeting the diverse needs of Pune’s tech-savvy residents and businesses. From seamless work-from-home experiences to buffer-free streaming and gaming, ACT Fibernet is set to revolutionize internet usage in Pune. We are committed to Punekars feeling the ACT Advantage”.

     

    Name

    Price

    Speed

    Data

    Netflix

    Disney+ Hotstar, Zee5, SonyLiv, 300+ TV Channels

    Router

    Speed Plans

    ACT Basis

    549

    100 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    N

    N

    Y

    ACT Welcome

    699

    200 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    N

    N

    Y

    ACT Pune Gold

    999

    500 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    N

    N

    Y

    ACT GIGA

    1499

    1000 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    N

    N

    Y

    Entertainment Plans

    ACT Basic Entertainment

    648

    100 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    N

    Y

    Y

    ACT Welcome Entertainment

    798

    200 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    N

    Y

    Y

    ACT Welcome Streaming

    948

    200 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    Y

    Y

    Y

    Pune Signature

    1048

    300 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    Y

    Y

    Y

    ACT Platinum Streaming

    1248

    500 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    Y

    Y

    Y

    ACT GIGA Streaming

    1798

    1000 Mbps

    Unlimited Data*

    Y

    Y

    Y

    *FUP Data limit is 3300 GB

    ACT Fibernet’s service is built on fiber optic technology, providing consistent, high-speed internet connectivity. To ensure a superior customer experience, ACT Fibernet is committed to top-tier customer service. Their network features multiple paths to minimize breakdowns and ensure redundancy. The company offers 24/7 technical support, a user-friendly self-service portal, and a dedicated team of trained professionals to address customer queries and concerns promptly.

  • Airwaive signs strategic partnership with Shaurrya Teleservices to expand 5G broadband network in India

    Airwaive signs strategic partnership with Shaurrya Teleservices to expand 5G broadband network in India

    Mumbai: Airwaive on Wednesday announced an international strategic partnership with Shaurrya Teleservices (STS) to jointly develop 5G wireless networks in India to help telecommunications operators spearhead 5G technology across the country. As India prepares to develop next-gen 5G services, the country’s local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are in a race to build and deploy 5G infrastructure to bring better and more affordable connectivity to their customers.

    Airwaive’s platform is a marketplace for property owners to make their properties available for rent to wireless and IoT operators, giving them seamless services along with rental revenue. This also enables ISPs to identify and create new wireless access points to reach underserved markets. Airwaive has invested years of development in proprietary tools which streamline an ISP’s network planning and site acquisition, allowing wireless ISPs to realise tangible savings in both budget and time to market.

    As part of the partnership, STS’ management, with decades of experience, will provide access to tools, channels, and market insights to showcase Airwaive’s technology and platform to operators across the country. Airwaive will work with STS to offer a seamless path to Airwaive’s advanced 5G network platform and continue to support its customers and business partners in the country. This joint collaboration will unlock the full potential of 5G infrastructure, bridge the digital divide, and bring affordable Internet services to the massive population of India while also giving an opportunity for everyone to make their properties available to ISPs for an additional source of revenue.

    The key to a successful 5G implementation is the ability of wireless and IoT operators to use new models to build networks, which now require four times more cell sites than the total number of sites built in the last 25 years of mobility. This quick rise in the number of cell sites needed for 5G highlights the necessity of 5G wireless network solutions like Airwaive for this ever-growing market.

    “Shaurrya Teleservices (STS) intends to build an infrastructure of trust (IOT) for the successful implementation of the internet of things in India on a build, operate, and lease model. STS understands the need for reliable infrastructure, understands the health concerns of the people of India and is committed to social responsibility by building green infrastructure. Our partnership with Airwaive is very exciting as this gives us a chance to launch a very unique, globally accepted technology in India, which will give everyone an opportunity to participate in the growth of 5G networks and web3,” said STS CEO Mahesh Choudhary.

    5G will bring tremendous opportunities for wireless operators in India, not just for mobile phones but for the next generation of IoT services and fixed wireless. With 5G and fixed wireless, speeds are now fast enough to have broadband Internet connectivity into homes throughout India,” said Airwaive CEO Jeff Yee.

  • OneOTT Intertainment crosses 1 mn broadband subscribers

    OneOTT Intertainment crosses 1 mn broadband subscribers

    MUMBAI: OneOTT Intertainment (OIL), the broadband subsidiary of NXTDigital (NDL), the media vertical of the global conglomerate, Hinduja Group announced that it has crossed one million wired home broadband subscribers.

    OIL achieved this milestone by adding over 200,000 subscribers in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2021-2022 recording a growth of 65 per cent as compared to the financial year 2020-2021. One Broadband claims to now be India’s fourth-largest private Internet Service Provider (ISP), extending its presence across India.

    The increased competition in this space fuelled by the demand for more online services has triggered consolidation which has benefitted larger ISPs, enabling OIL’s growth inorganically. Commenting on this milestone, OneOTT Intertainment CEO Yugal Kishore Sharma said, “The significant growth trajectory of One Broadband’s high-speed internet connectivity has been achieved by its “available-reliable-affordable” offerings.”

    “Its focussed approach towards predictable proactive customer responsiveness and care has been highly appreciated by subscribers. Internet use has moved beyond browsing and social networking to work-from-home, online Education, OTT Entertainment, e-Gaming, online-Shopping online-Health, e-Governance and others,” he added.

    “At OIL, we have adapted to this consumption surge by doubling our internet capacity on the supply side without passing any additional cost to our consumers to maintain a consistent customer experience during the pandemic,” Sharma stated.

    One Broadband, under its flagship brand, OneGigaFiber claims to offer speeds of up to 1 Gbps on its FTTH (Fibre-To-The-Home) Network.

     

  • Den Networks reports revenue of Rs 1,226 crore for FY’22

    Den Networks reports revenue of Rs 1,226 crore for FY’22

    Mumbai: Cable TV distribution company Den Networks has released its financial results for the fourth quarter 2022 on Thursday. The company reported revenues of Rs 303 crore and profit after tax of Rs 49 crore higher than Q3’22 which was at Rs 44 core.

    The company reported revenue of Rs 1,226 crore for FY’22 less than it earned in FY’21 at 1,307 crore. Its profit after tax for the year stood at Rs 171 crore and the total cost for the year stood at Rs 1,022 crore.

    The company reported gross debt and healthy cash balances of Rs 2,547 crore for the quarter. It earned Rs 167 crore from subscriptions, Rs 93 crore from marketing income, Rs 26 crore from other operating income, and Rs 17 crore in activation revenues.

    The company also reported total costs of Rs 248 crore including content costs at Rs 148 crore, personnel costs at Rs 21 core, other operational expenses at Rs 79 crore, and Rs one crore provision for doubtful debts and advances.

    Den Networks operates a cable and broadband business. Its cable operations cover over 500+ cities/towns across 13 key states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttarakhand in India. Its broadband business is enabled across 41 cities/towns in the country.

  • Den Networks posts consolidated revenues of Rs 294 cr in Q3 FY22

    Den Networks posts consolidated revenues of Rs 294 cr in Q3 FY22

    Mumbai: Den Networks has released its financial results for the third quarter of FY 2022. The company reported consolidated revenue of Rs 294 crore and consolidated EBITDA of Rs 50 crore. It reported a profit after tax of Rs 44 crore and cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs 2525 crore.

    The company saw subscription revenues at Rs 177 crore a decline of three per cent quarter-on-quarter and 12 per cent year-on-year. Its income from marketing/placement stood at Rs 86 crore, a decline of 12 per cent QoQ and 19 per cent YoY. Other operating income stood at Rs 12 crore a 52 per cent decline QoQ but a 70 per cent increase YoY. Its activation revenues stood at Rs 20 crore, a five per cent decline QoQ and 30 per cent decline YoY.

    The company’s content costs stood at Rs 149 crore, a seven per cent decline compared to the previous quarter and an eight per cent decline YoY. Personnel costs stood at Rs 20 crore and other operational expenses at Rs 70 crore.

    Den Networks operates a cable TV distribution business spread across 500+ cities/towns in 13 states and a broadband business that is available across 41 cities/towns in India. 

  • GTPL Hathway posts Rs 599.1 crore revenue for Q4

    GTPL Hathway posts Rs 599.1 crore revenue for Q4

    KOLKATA: On the back of strong performance in the fourth quarter of FY21, GTPL Hathway has posted Rs 599.1 crore revenue, up 29 per cent year-on-year. The pan-India multi system operator (MSO)’s revenue from operations for the last fiscal has gone up 22 per cent year-on-year to reach Rs 2148.4 crore. It has netted Rs 57.1 crore profit in Q4 compared to 13.8 crore loss in the corresponding period of FY20.

    EBITDA stood at Rs 101.16 crore for the quarter ended 31 March 2021, up 32.32 per cent from Rs 76.45 crore in the same quarter a year ago.

    GTPL’s cable TV subscription revenue stands at Rs 266.5 crore for the quarter compared to Rs 271.8 crore in Q3. However, CATV subscription revenue has grown by four per cent for FY21, reaching 1071.2 crore.

    On the other hand, its broadband revenue has grown five per cent quarter-on-quarter basis to reach Rs 81.7 crore in Q4. While CATV subscription revenue saw only one per cent year-on-year growth for the quarter, broadband business has seen a huge turnaround registering 77 per cent year-on-year spike.

    Significantly, the MSO’s overall subscriber base for pay TV universe has remained the same at eight million in FY21 but active broadband subscriber base has increased by 1.5X to reach overall 635K users. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) has also gone up by 5.5 per cent and stands at Rs 445 at the end of FY 21. The company has added 540K new home passes in the year. In the last quarter, it has added 70K home pass and added 45K broadband subscribers.

    “GTPL Hathway consistently delivered on key KPIs, despite lockdown and restrictions in FY21. The highlight of FY21 was the growth in subscription revenues for both CATV and broadband business, strong profitability, net-debt free status, geographical expansion, healthy balance sheet and improved return ratios,” GTPL Hathway managing director Anirudhsinh Jadeja said.

    “We have reduced our gross debt by Rs 693 million in FY21. Additionally, the company’s board has recommended to increase the dividend to Rs 4 per share in FY21. The company associated with Boman Irani as its brand ambassador during Q4FY21. GTPL is gearing up to launch new products and services in FY22, thereby propelling its value-proposition in existing and new markets,” he added further.

    (All numbers stated here are on consolidated basis unless stated otherwise)

  • Zee5 bolsters reach with Connect Broadband partnership

    Zee5 bolsters reach with Connect Broadband partnership

    KOLKATA: The last few months have changed the way the world functions. Consumers are now looking at entertainment beyond the traditional DTH and cable TV. Since the pandemic, Zee5 has seen over 3X growth in its consumers. To enable easy access to OTT entertainment content, Zee5 has been working very closely with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the country. The streaming platform’s  latest partnership is with Connect Broadband, one of the largest ISPs of Punjab.

    Consumers today are demanding more options and value from their internet service providers. Through the alliance with Zee5, Connect Broadband will enable easy access to the platform to its consumers via simple add to bill instructions.

    To get access to Zee5’s premium content, movies, and live channels, Connect broadband consumers need to validate their registered mobile number via OTP either on Connect BB website or via Connect BB mobile application.

    Zee5 offers over 100+ originals across genres, apart from a vast library which has over 1.25 lakh hours of content across 12 languages that include popular TV shows and blockbuster movies spanning various genres and formats.

    Zee5 India SVOD SVP and head Rahul Maroli said, “In a connected world, the role of ISPs is critical to connect the household to the world. The past few months have seen an increased demand for broadband internet as people turn to the internet for work, entertainment, and communication. The strategic alliance with Connect Broadband enables us to provide our bespoke entertainment experience to an even wider audience. With consumers now looking at digital platforms to fulfil their entertainment requirements, we wanted to ensure that consumers get a seamless experience with the best of content to choose from. The alliance will leverage Connect broadband’s reach and Zee5’s content and technology to deliver seamless entertainment to the entire Punjab region.”

    Connect Broadband spokesperson said, “With massive surge in consumption of digital content Connect Broadband makes it simpler for customers to access rich content from Zee5 without having to worry about data. During such unprecedented times, we urge all the citizens to stay home and stay calm, while we continue to serve the best of entertainment content across languages, genres, and a spectrum of devices. Our partnership with Zee5 enables us to maximise our reach by appealing to a massive content for Connect Broadband consumers. With this proposition, we are enhancing our relationship and reach with our customers.”

  • BSNL sees speed spike in latest Netflix ISP ranking

    BSNL sees speed spike in latest Netflix ISP ranking

    MUMBAI: The streaming giant Netflix has released its monthly ISP Speed index data where India’s BSNL saw a noteworthy speed jump. The state-owned telco company’s average speed rose to 2 Mbps, up from 1.66 Mbps in July. Along with the speed spike, it also rose one spot according to the ranking. Other than BSNL, rankings of Hathway and D-Vois have also improved but the speed spike is not much notable. In overall country rankings, India fell one spot to 54th place. The Netflix ISP Speed Index is a measure of primetime Netflix performance on a particular ISP.

    According to ISP index, 7 Star Digital, Spectranet, Airtel have acquired top three positions. Another government owned entity MTNL fell one spot due to the spike in BSNL’s average speed.

    Globally, largest speed gain on the index was experienced by Flow in Jamaica. Speeds at the Jamaican operator increased by 0.74 Mbps, bringing its average monthly speed to 2.37 Mbps. Indosat-Fibre in Indonesia also saw notable spike reaching a 4.14 Mbps average for August up from 3.76 Mbps in July.

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    In the losses category, KBro in Taiwan and SK Broadband’s speed in South Korea decreased notably. KBro experienced speeds decline to a monthly average of 2.80 Mbps from 3.06 Mbps last month and SK Broadband’s speeds slowed to 2.71 Mbps on average down from 2.97 Mbps last month. As per country rankings, Jamaica dropped five spots to 51st and Singapore dropped four spots to 12th.

    The country reckoned to have the overall top speed is Switzerland at 4.19 Mbps, followed by Netherland’s 4.07 Mbps and Romania’s 4.01 Mbps. Netflix’s home country, the US, stood at eighth position with average 3.98 Mbps speed.

  • India’s ranking falls in latest Netflix ISP speed index

    India’s ranking falls in latest Netflix ISP speed index

    MUMBAI: In Netflix’s July Internet Service Providers (ISP) Speed Index Data, India’s ranking has fallen four spots to 53. The streaming giant releases a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best primetime Netflix streaming experience.

    This month’s index saw biggest jump from South Korea’s LG U+. Its monthly average speed has reached to 3.23 Mbps, up from 2.86 Mbps in June. Spain’s Telefonica-Movistar reached an average monthly speed of 3.26 Mbps up from 2.93 Mbps last month and Taiwan Broadband saw an average monthly speed of 3.70 Mbps up from 3.40 Mbps last month.

    On the other hand, Biznet in Indonesia experienced a speed decrease of 0.30 Mbps, bringing its monthly average down to 2.99 Mbps from 3.29 Mbps and Malaysia’s Telekom Malaysia Berhad saw speed slowing to a 3.24 Mbps monthly average from 3.46 Mbps in the losses category.

    Country wise category saw the Philippines rising five spots to 49th, Malaysia dropping six spots to 27th and India falling four spots to 53rd

  • Ortel takes on competition with new broadband plans

    Ortel takes on competition with new broadband plans

    MUMBAI: Taking a big step towards recovery, battered cable television and broadband services company Ortel Communications Limited (Ortel) has unveiled its new unlimited data plans starting from Rs 99 per month.

    Ortel, with its operations focused in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh, has been a trendsetter in offering customer-centric broadband plans in accordance to the ever-changing internet ecospace in India. With its new range of unlimited plans, the company has taken the big telecom players head-on.

    The Rs.99 plan has 500 MB data limit per day @ 2Mbps, although the customer can continue browsing even after reaching the daily limit, at post FUP speed. The New Unlimited FUP Broadband Plans also have options of 1 GB daily data limit at Rs.129 per month and a multi-month package at Rs.349 wherein subscribers can enjoy 1 GB data per day at 2 Mbps speed for 3 months. These plans would cover the needs of first time users, social networking users and the price sensitive segment.

    The ‘Below 100’ plan would also enable Ortel to increase the penetration of internet ready home passes which are already available in most of the markets where it operates. With the proliferation of smartphones and other smart internet devices, consumers can use the same devices to connect to Ortel Home Wi-Fi solutions at a cheaper price and better in house speeds. The plans directly compete with the Telecom Players who offer 3G and 4G on Mobile Devices. Customers also have the option of free installation if Multi Month Subscription is paid in advance. Broadband would become more of a utility than luxury and the plans would make right to broadband access closer to reality.

    Ortel had already withdrawn the plans below 1 Mbps in the month of April 2017. With the launch of new plans, it has now withdrawn all the plans below 2 Mbps. It has introduced Unlimited FUP plans in the speed range of 5 Mbps, 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 50 Mbps and 100 Mbps with monthly data limits ranging from 40 GB to 1 Terabyte at very affordable price points.  

    Commenting on the development Ortel Communications president and CEO Bibhu Prasad Rath said, “Looking at the huge data consumption that is taking place in the country today, we have decided to take full advantage of this opportunity and therefore launched Unlimited Data Plan at just Rs. 99 per month. We are already providing high data limits to our customers, but now with the aggressive pricing which is even better than most of the telecom players, we aim to provide an excellent value for money to our subscribers. The objective is to increase the overall average data consumption of customers from 18 GB to 100 GB per month at pocket friendly prices.”

    Ortel is the first MSO and ISP to offer wireless broadband service at public places for its wired broadband subscribers without any additional  WiFi  Hotspot  access  charges.  Ortel Communications is a pioneer in providing convergence communication services in the country. It has revolutionized the entertainment and broadband technology in India. It has always been the Company’s  vision  to  provide  Cable  TV  and  Data  Service  on  a  single  cable  platform  to households. The Company has invested in laying its own network with reverse path compatibility making it capable of providing Triple play services including broadband and VoIP services with enormous advantages and superiority in the network. Ortel provides connection to customers directly and has full control over its ‘last mile’ network.

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