Today’s telecom news includes announcements on HFCL, Starlink, TRAI, among others.
HFCL wins $72.96 M export deal — a boost to global telecom infrastructure expansion
HFCL, the Indian telecom‑equipment and fibre‑optic cable manufacturer, has secured export orders worth US $72.96 million (₹656.10 crore) for optical fibre cables from a reputed international customer through its wholly-owned overseas subsidiary. Scheduled for execution by November 2026, this order strengthens HFCL’s revenue pipeline and reinforces its position in the global telecom infrastructure market. The company’s focus on innovation in fibre‑optic technology and telecom solutions allows it to meet rising demand for high-speed connectivity and network expansion worldwide.
Starlink Lands in India: High-Speed Satellite Internet at ₹8,600/Month with 99.9 percent Uptime
Starlink has launched its Indian residential plan at ₹8,600/month with a one-time hardware cost of ₹34,000. The service provides unlimited data, a 30-day free trial, and plug-and-play installation for ease of use. It promises 99.9 percent uptime, weather-resistant connectivity, and no data caps, targeting areas where traditional broadband is unreliable or unavailable. Starlink’s rollout focuses on underserved and remote regions, with interest from state governments like Maharashtra, which signed an LoI to deploy Starlink for rural and critical infrastructure connectivity.
TRAI Gives Industry More Time to Shape India’s Next-Gen Interconnection Rules The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the deadline for comments on its interconnection regulations consultation paper to December 15, with counter‑comments due by December 29, giving stakeholders extra time to provide input and support innovation, fair interconnection, and better telecom service quality.
Shafana Fazal
