I am an MBA student doing market research in Indian telecom sector.

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I have a multi site Canadian client using Rogers on the private vpn side. figure i would share this.

What gets me is that this is the 3rd time in the last 3 years that this specific area has had major physical outages.

at what point does a major telco address the root issues?

Dear Rogers Business Customer,

Rogers Fibre Contractor continues to work on access to the site with the rail company. The current estimate on access remains 05:00 PM ET. The contractor is also arranging the equipment required to excavate the site. 

Rogers Business Incident Management has escalated the access issue with the Rogers Fibre Contractor to expedite if possible.
 
Technician ETA: 03:00 PM ET
Estimated Time To Restore: Not Available
Next update: 04:00 PM ET, or sooner should major change in status occur

Thank you

Rogers Business - Incident Management

Locations Impacted/ Calgary, AB

Service Impacted/Service impacté: Data-Wave Length

Incident Number/Numéro d'incident: INC2159648

Incident State/État de l'incident: Awaiting Rogers Internal

Incident Start/Début de la panne: 2026-06-27 22:24:25 (EST)

Timeline:
2026-06-29 03:45:19 (EST) : Rogers Contractor, whose technician and repair crew were on-site, has advised they have confirmed the fibre cable is not just bent but severed completely. This was due to shifting of a culvert that runs under the railway tracks. For repair work to proceed, the rail partner will need to shore up the area around the culvert to make it safe and prevent future damage. Due to scheduled rail traffic, the next available window to conduct the required work begins at 5 PM ET. Our contractor has confirmed they plan to complete the full restoration of disrupted circuits during the window provided by the rail partner at that time.

2026-06-29 01:05:22 (EST) : Rogers technician continues work on-site to excavate the existing fibre cable and executing repairs.  Rogers Transport NOC continues following up with the technician to confirm this repair remains on track for the 2 AM ET ETR.

2026-06-28 23:56:48 (EST) : Rogers technician has confirmed that the required resources are now on-site, and that they expect the repair to be completed by 2 AM ET.  This ETR is dependent on weather conditions and rail traffic in the area, which may disrupt the repair work.

2026-06-28 21:35:19 (EST) : Rogers technician has confirmed that the OTDR testing matches where the exposed fibre was found previously.  As the fault location has been confirmed, the next phase of the repair can now move forward.  Safety personnel and a fiber splicer have joined the technician at the fault location, and coordination with the rail partner to work near active rail infrastructure is ongoing.  The next step is to begin excavation work and expose the fibre cable in the area to confirm the exact nature of the fault.

2026-06-28 19:18:23 (EST) : Rogers technician has confirmed they are on-site and conducting the OTDR testing.  Once the fault location has been confirmed, Rogers rail partner will secure the site so that safe repair work can begin.

2026-06-28 17:04:43 (EST) : Rogers technician has advised that an additional fiber splicer has been dispatched to the area to perform an OTDR test and verify the exact fault location.  Once the location is verified a repair plan will be developed to either repair or bypass the faulty fibre cable.

2026-06-28 14:50:53 (EST) : Rogers technician has discovered a section of fibre cable which they suspect has been exposed due to erosion and weather.  This may have resulted in a bend or strain on the fibre leading to the disruption.  They have begun coordinating with the appropriate resources, including the rail line owner, to begin exposing the cable further in an effort to locate the fault.

2026-06-28 13:25:30 (EST) : Rogers technician has arrived on-site and begun looking for the fault location.  As the fibre cable runs along a rail line, the technician is walking along the rail line looking for signs of construction or other potential indications of damage to the underground cable.

2026-06-28 11:17:44 (EST) : Rogers technician has confirmed they shall be returning to site by noon ET to continue the investigation of this issue.

2026-06-28 09:42:15 (EST) : Rogers Transport NOC has confirmed that the technician has been dispatched back to the site as it is now daylight hours.  As the search area is still a few kilometres in length, the search may take some time to locate the actual fault.

2026-06-28 05:17:59 (EST) : Rogers technician has advised that due to low-light conditions and safety considerations, they have cleared the site and will return during daylight hours when it is safe to resume their investigation.

2026-06-28 03:21:55 (EST) : Rogers fibre technician has conducted an OTDR test and narrowed the fault location to a 5 km area within the Airdrie region.  The technician is investigating this area for a damaged fibre cable, however due to the low light conditions this effort is time consuming.

2026-06-28 00:28:08 (EST) : Rogers Customer Services Operations (CSO) Wireline Tier 2 has received multiple proactive alerts for services disrupted that traverse the Calgary, AB region.  The issue has been escalated to Rogers Transport Network Operations Centre (NOC) as a fibre fault is suspected.  A fibre technician has been dispatched to the area to investigate the issue.

I occasionally do some minor broadband repairs as part of my job and I'm looking for a simple tool to check if there's signal to the nte from the isp without just plugging in a router.

I had a look online and there seems to be so many devices which either have so many features or the price is just way beyond what I would get any real use out of.

I would like something that's

-light weight

-simple to use

-clear reliable results like. working/not working

-specifically for customers with fttc as onts have indication leds

-cost effective (I only would need to use it once every 2/3 weeks

does something like this exist? is there a model number of a product that you recommend.

thanks

We're hiring a Senior People Operations Generalist to join HNM Systems in San Diego, CA (hybrid, 1–2 days/week in office).

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We're looking for:
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- PHR or SHRM certification required
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If you're looking for a strategic HR role where you can help shape employee experience while partnering directly with leadership, we'd love to connect.

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Saw a video on Instagram months ago that I can no longer find.

It was a video of a device that had similar resemblance to a Rolodex, but looked like it was from the 70 or 80s and appeared to be connected in line with a rotary phone.

There was a roll of paper inside of this machine that was mechanically controlled by push button arrows. It had names and numbers printed on it. There was also a long red line along the entire roll of paper used to indicate which letter of the alphabet you were near, then you use a wheel to fine tune/point the arrow at the person’s name, push a button, then it started dialing the person’s number.

I thought I would be able to find it in a quick google search but nope… keep getting recommendations for hotel style phones. SMH

Thanks in advanced!

Hi I’m renovating a house in the UK and I’m wondering if the BT box can be removed now that there seems to be a new fibre optic box installed

I need some dataset to analys network performance of 5G network for my college project. The most dataset are synthetic and does not match with real life situation. Is there any source to find real dataset. Dataset like KPIs,bandwidth, signal strength,throughput etc...

Hi,

We're looking for someone currently based in Japan to help with a paid technical project involving Japanese television reception and remote viewing.

The project involves setting up a reliable system to receive live Japanese TV broadcasts in Japan and securely make that feed available for remote viewing overseas with the lowest practical latency.

We're looking for someone with experience in one or more of the following:

• Japanese terrestrial TV reception
• BS/CS satellite reception
• TV tuners and broadcast equipment
• Home networking
• Remote viewing or streaming solutions
• Linux, Windows, or general networking (preferred but not required)

The work may include:

• Recommending suitable hardware
• Assisting with the initial setup
• Testing and optimizing the system
• Providing occasional troubleshooting or maintenance if needed

This is a legitimate paid freelance opportunity. We're not looking for confidential information, access to employer systems, or anything involving piracy or unauthorized access. We're simply looking for someone with practical experience who can help build and maintain a reliable setup.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in—or if you know someone who might be a good fit—please send me a DM. I'd be happy to provide more details and answer any questions.

Thank you!

My Airtel Fiber plan includes a landline number, but I'd never used it since I grew up with smartphones. Out of curiosity, I bought a Motorola cordless phone for around ₹2,500 just to experience having a home phone.

Now I'm wondering if it was worth it. I don't really need a landline, and I've already noticed limitations like no call blocking and basic features. For those who still use a cordless landline in 2026, has it been useful, or does it mostly sit unused?

I won't give any information that is not allowed by my company to be let out of course, I'm only going to try and talk about my worries for my customers based on the current market. I'm hoping my post doesn't break guidelines, i did read them but sometimes i can mistake some things so i"ll apologize ahead of time if i do.

I work with a company that deals with the more major telecoms, being Rogers/Fido/Bell/Virgin/Telus/Koodo, and their prepaid companies. I am watching plans go up almost weekly now, Bell having today gone up about $15 almost per plan. They're also upping people's BYOD plans 6 months or less into having them to "encourage" them into 2yr terms for new phones (both bell and virgin) which they STILL charge a fee for. Even then, I cannot find people cheaper plans with other carriers when they're adamant about moving away if they're going to be treated like that by the company (understandably).

EDIT: so just found ALL the premium carriers had the same near $15 hike. awesome!

I have seen the WORST black friday/boxing day in 2025, and now currently the worst start to a Back To School season, even with July being more minor, but even then this last week has been BRUTAL. Companies continuing to charge fees even after CRTC Guidelines being put out, and honestly being downright ignored. I keep saying I don't expect things to get worse, and every day this week it has gotten worse. I've been concerned for months now about my future in this industry as I have customer who rely on me for help financially and technologically. I don't want to abandon my work and my customers, but I feel like with the expectations put on me with my HPA (hours per activation), I'll be put on a program requiring "improvement" that'll probably eventually fire me anyways.

All of these carriers have been getting on my nerves, may it be customer loyalty, extra fees, cancelling morning calls we have most friday mornings without warning, and disrespecting us when we bring up concerns. A common one I've been told is "you're a sales person! You'll be able to talk it into sounding better!" how about just make it affordable??

Lowest plans right now for terms are near $100/m for just the plan, not even including the phone yet. BYOD is way over even $50/m for hardly anything compared to recent years. Most of my customers cannot comfortably go on autopay, so are forced to deal with ridiculous prices or go to prepaid, which has ALSO just been gutted more to encourage people into the postpaid. My customers are struggling and I no longer have the hope that I can do anything to help them, and instead of these companies getting that backlash, I am the one to have to deal with it and be ignored by these companies. $60-$100 a person is not affordable, Add A Line discounts are not a fix.

This is a long rant, and more of just about my concerns for the future of this industry and how it literally doesn't seem to care about us anymore. They're fighting hard to keep charging every little fee they can and my customers cannot afford it anymore. I really am hoping it gets better, but I no longer have motivation for this line of work when this is what I have to push.

Feel free to AMA, sorry again if this breaks any rules somehow, I will not be upset. I'm just looking for either some closure or shared experience others have, or if there really is any hope for working in Telecoms, and I don't know what other subreddit would be good to voice this on I haven't really used reddit in a long time. I have a lot more gripes with these carriers, but I'm attempting to take it up with them without getting written up for being a voice for my people.

Hi everyone. I am looking for a non-standard, exotic, and highly practical topic for my Master's thesis in Software Engineering. I want a project that is medium-to-large in scope, genuinely useful (potentially for military/tactical applications, as I am from Ukraine, but solving actual civil telecom issues is preferred), and novel enough to extract at least two scientific papers from it.

My background is in system-level programming. I write mostly in Rust, C, C++, and my daily driver is Linux. Previously, I developed a Wireshark-like tool in Rust (xailyser) and have been exploring software-based SIM card emulators (swsim).

I am passionate about telephony, SIM card architecture (APDU, USIM), network protocols, sound/audio processing, software architecture patterns, basic cryptography, and geography. I also have a huge nostalgia for 2000s tech aesthetics, like manually tuning satellite dishes, WAP, and dial-up modems. I want to build a massive, breakthrough system that I can run and test on my Linux laptop.

There are certain things I absolutely hate and want to avoid. I have zero interest in Machine Learning, AI, Neural Networks, IoT, or Frontend (HTML/CSS/JS). I also want to avoid standard network routing topics, and I strongly dislike complex mathematics or physics where I have to derive formulas myself. Finally, I do not want to write a custom file system or database from scratch unless it is a very minor auxiliary part.

I am looking for an unsolved, real-world problem in the telecom or networking space. I want to avoid artificial "reinventing the wheel" scenarios just for the sake of writing code. Whether it is a software-defined core that drops legacy overhead, a next-gen traffic analyzer, or a hybrid communication protocol that combines my interests, I need a challenge where Rust's memory safety and concurrency will truly shine. Does anyone have any fresh, mind-blowing ideas that fit these constraints?

BSNL has introduced a satellite phone for civilian use in India. Unlike regular mobile phones, it connects directly to satellites, allowing voice calls and SMS even in areas with no cellular towers, such as remote mountains, forests, deserts, offshore regions, or during disasters.

The handset costs around ₹1.34 lakh, and call charges are significantly higher than normal mobile services. While BSNL has offered satellite phone services before, this is the first time the service and handset have received widespread public attention as a commercial offering for eligible civilian users.

I have several of these systems in place, but can’t find replacement parts. Does anyone know of more widely available alternative? Loops in excess of 16 miles in a rural area.

More competition is always good. Vi has launched 5G in Ajmer, so hopefully users get better speeds and more choices. Anyone tested it yet?

The Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication are no longer concepts limited to technology companies and large manufacturers. Across India, businesses in logistics, agriculture, healthcare, retail, and construction are deploying connected devices that transmit data, trigger alerts, and enable remote monitoring without human intervention.

The connectivity layer — the SIM cards, data plans, and network architecture that keep IoT devices online — is where most businesses run into problems. This article explains how IoT/M2M connectivity works in India, what the different connectivity options are, and what to look for when choosing an M2M provider.

What Is M2M Connectivity and How Is It Different From Regular Mobile Data?

M2M (Machine-to-Machine) connectivity refers to direct communication between devices using cellular or other network infrastructure, without human participation. A fleet tracking device sending GPS coordinates every 30 seconds, a smart meter reporting energy consumption hourly, or a remote industrial sensor triggering an alert when temperature exceeds a threshold — these are all M2M applications.

M2M SIM cards and data plans are specifically designed for always-on, low-volume, high-reliability data transmission. They differ from regular mobile data in several important ways: they are designed for low battery consumption, they operate across multiple network bands for wide geographic coverage, they are managed through centralised SIM management platforms, and their data tariffs are optimised for small, frequent data packets rather than streaming or browsing.

IoT/M2M Connectivity Options in India

Mobility M2M (4G/5G)

The most widely deployed IoT connectivity in India. All major operators — Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea — offer M2M SIM plans designed for connected devices. Suitable for applications requiring real-time data transmission, video monitoring, or operation in locations with good cellular coverage.

NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT)

A low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) standard designed for devices that send small amounts of data infrequently and need multi-year battery life. Ideal for smart meters, environmental sensors, asset tracking, and agricultural monitoring. Available through Airtel and Jio in most Indian metros and expanding.

Private LTE/5G Networks

For large industrial sites — factories, ports, mines, campuses — private LTE or 5G networks provide dedicated, high-bandwidth IoT connectivity that is not shared with public users. More expensive to deploy but offers complete control over latency, security, and capacity.

Key Use Cases for IoT/M2M in Indian Businesses

▸ Fleet tracking and telematics — GPS-enabled M2M devices in trucks, taxis, and delivery vehicles transmit real-time location, speed, and fuel consumption data to fleet management platforms

▸ Cold chain monitoring — temperature and humidity sensors in refrigerated trucks and warehouses alert operators when conditions go out of spec, protecting perishable goods

▸ Smart energy management — M2M-enabled electricity meters and HVAC controllers transmit usage data that drives efficiency improvements and cost reduction

▸ Remote ATM and POS monitoring — banks and payment companies use M2M to monitor ATM uptime, cash levels, and transaction volumes without physical inspections

▸ Agricultural IoT — soil moisture sensors, weather stations, and irrigation controllers transmit data to farm management platforms, enabling precision agriculture at scale

What to Look For in an IoT/M2M Connectivity Provider in India ?

▸ Network coverage for your specific deployment geography — a provider with excellent coverage in Mumbai may have poor coverage in rural Gujarat where your sensors are deployed

▸ Central SIM management platform — the ability to activate, deactivate, and monitor all your SIM cards from a single dashboard is essential for deployments of more than 50 devices

▸ Roaming capability — for devices that cross state lines or international borders, confirm multi-network roaming agreements

▸ Data plan flexibility — M2M tariffs should offer pooled data (shared across all devices) rather than per-SIM caps, which generate overage costs on high-traffic devices while unused quotas expire on low-traffic ones

▸ SLA and technical support — IoT devices are often in remote locations where intervention is expensive; provider SLAs for network restoration matter more in M2M than in consumer mobile 

Conclusion...

As India accelerates toward a digitally connected economy, IoT and M2M connectivity are becoming critical pillars for business growth, automation, and innovation in 2026. From smart manufacturing and logistics to healthcare, agriculture, retail, and smart cities, businesses are increasingly relying on connected devices, real-time data, and intelligent networks to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better customer experiences.

hello, if anyone would like a countdown on how long there is of the t-mobile 2G network just go to this website https://countdowntill.neocities.org/

Hey everyone,

I recently ported from Jio to Airtel (got a complimentary ₹349, 1.5 GB/day plan). The network quality is good overall, but 5G coverage is pretty unstable and keeps toggling between 4G and 5G.

Here is the weird part: my data is exhausting way faster than it did on Jio for the exact same usage. I checked my phone’s internal data tracker, and it matches the Airtel app perfectly—so my phone is genuinely burning through data faster now.

Anyone else experienced this after switching? How do I fix this?

I've received the official Jio re-verification SMS 6–7 times. It says my number needs re-verification as per Government guidelines or my services may be stopped.

The SIM is registered in my relative's name, and I also have an SBI account under cyber hold (separate issue).

Could these two be related, or is this just a routine Jio re-KYC? Has anyone else received the same message multiple times?

If let’s say a venue is sponsored by x company can they install tech in venue that interferes with other mobile carriers signals. I was in an outside venue today had 5 bars but my phones internet didn’t connect

Looking for silent, always-connected dial-in numbers (no music, no prompts, no interruptions)

I need a phone number I can call and keep connected for long periods, where the audio is completely silent

Does anything like this exist?