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GitHub, a popular software development platform that hosts open-source projects is said to be blocked for some users in India. A domain used by the service to serve files and content from repositories to users all over the world, has seemingly been blocked in India. The block appears to be active for some users on ACT Fibernet broadband, while some Jio Fiber users are also facing issues with the URL as well. The block was spotted by users on Sunday, who tweeted about the website being inaccessible on the ACT Fibernet…

As the 21-day lockdown imposed because of the spread of coronavirus continues, people around the country (and the world) are relying more and more on the Internet. Although the government has denied that the lockdown is going to be extended, many of us will likely continue to work from home for a little longer, and whether it is for work or for entertainment, the Internet is essential. There's been a lot of discussion about whether or not the Internet could run out of bandwidth in these trying times. But, of course,…

The government is considering a cut in the licence fee applicable for fixed-line broadband services in India, according to a media report. The change could reduce the cost of household broadband services in the country, and help service providers widen their coverage at lower costs. As per the report, the new proposal will reduce the licence fee on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) earned by broadband companies for providing Internet connectivity to households in the country — a direct benefit for the service providers.…

ACT Fibernet has launched a new app called the ACT Shield to enable security and safety solutions on devices. The new app offers endpoint cyber-security, parental controls to set safe time limits for Internet usage, and also has an anti-theft device finder feature to help locate lost devices. The ACT Shield app is said to be available across all platforms including Android (except Redmi devices), Windows, and Mac. ACT Fibernet has partnered with cyber-security provider F-Secure to launch this new ACT Shield app.ACT…

ACT Stream TV 4K media streaming box from ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd.) Fibernet is now available on a monthly rental basis. The ACT Stream TV 4K, which is powered by Android, supports 4K streaming with support for Dolby Audio and Google Assistant voice control. Since it is Android-based, there are more than 3,000 apps available for the ACT Stream TV 4K. The rental plans include a Rs. 200 per month option and a Rs. 1,000 option which will last for six months. Customers can also make a one-time purchase of Rs.…

ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies) Fibernet has revised its plans in Bengaluru and is offering more data to its users. The company has already reportedly revised its plans in Chennai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, and now Bengaluru has got the same treatment. The prices for the plans remain the same but users can now enjoy a higher FUP limit. However, not all plans have seen a revision. The cheapest plan offered by ACT in Bengaluru costs Rs. 710 and now brings 500GB of monthly data that is double from what it was previously…

Jio is the fastest broadband network provider in India with highest ratings in Q4 2020, according to network speed tracker Ookla's latest findings. Vi (Vodafone India) had the fastest mean mobile download speeds during Q4 2020 as it increased its download speed performance lead over Airtel from Q3, Ookla added. Among all the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries, India is the fastest when it comes to fixed broadband connection, but in mobile speeds, the country lags behind, it said.Ookla's…

Bharti Airtel added over 300 percent more wireless subscribers than Reliance Jio in January 2021, according to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) data. The monthly data released by the regulator shows that the New Delhi-headquartered Airtel added more than 5.89 million wireless subscribers during the month, whereas the Mumbai-based Jio added over 1.95 million new wireless subscribers. Jio, however, continued to lead the telecom sector with the largest wireless subscriber base in the country.The data provided by…

ACT Fibernet has upgraded select broadband plans in Coimbatore and Hyderabad with additional data and speed benefits. As a result of the update, the Internet service provider (ISP) is offering 1250GB of monthly data allocation along with 60Mbps speed at Rs. 675 in Coimbatore, while its users in Hyderabad have the base Rs. 500 plan with 1000GB data quota and 40Mbps speed. ACT Fibernet has also brought the Rs. 549 ‘Starter' plan for customers using its optical fibre-based broadband service in Coimbatore.For Coimbatore…

ACT Fibernet on Tuesday launched its 1Gbps optical fibre-powered broadband plan in New Delhi. Called ACT Giga, the new broadband plan is claimed to deliver up to 1Gbps speed along with ‘unlimited' data allocation at a monthly rental of Rs. 1,999. It is marketed to deliver constant download and upload speeds to customers. Alongside the much-awaited 1Gbps offering, ACT Fibernet has introduced a new, entry-level broadband plan called ACT Welcome that brings 50Mbps speed. Both new plans will go live for existing and new…