en.Wedoany.com Reported - India's state-owned telecom company BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam) will deploy 43 new mobile base stations in the Nandyal and Kurnool regions of Andhra Pradesh to improve unstable network quality in rural and semi-urban areas. The new base stations are part of BSNL's existing network expansion plan to upgrade infrastructure and enhance service reliability. Once deployed, they are expected to reduce call drops and increase data speeds, supporting digital access for residents, businesses, and government services. This initiative aims to improve last-mile connectivity, aligning with policy directions to enhance public telecom services in underserved areas.
New progress has been made in the space internet sector. AST SpaceMobile has confirmed that its BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 satellites are scheduled to launch on June 17, 2026, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch window targets 2:39 AM Eastern Time, with a backup window extending to 4:15 AM. Through this mission, the company is advancing the construction of a space-based cellular broadband network capable of connecting standard smartphones directly from orbit. This launch is expected to strengthen AST's early satellite constellation, accelerating the deployment of commercial services. The company is scaling up production and launch frequency, aiming to have approximately 45 satellites in orbit by 2026. This announcement also highlights AST's multi-launch strategy with partners such as SpaceX and Blue Origin, aimed at expanding global direct-to-device coverage.
India's electronics manufacturing sector has received another boost. Dixon Technologies has partnered with a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer to produce telecom and data center equipment locally in India, expanding its business from consumer electronics to high-value infrastructure. The collaboration will focus on manufacturing servers, laptops, desktops, networking equipment, and enterprise IT hardware to cater to India's rapidly growing digital and AI-driven data center demand. Production is expected to commence at a new Chennai plant within the next 8 to 10 months. This move supports Dixon's strategy of diversifying into IT hardware and telecom equipment while increasing domestic value addition in line with government manufacturing initiatives.
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