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India's BharatNet Phase 3: Rural Internet Progress in 2026

BharatNet Phase 3 is India's most ambitious rural internet push yet. Over 2.14 lakh gram panchayats are now connected, but the gap between 'connected' and 'actually working' remains real. Here's what's happening on the ground in 2026.

Sudarshan Babar 8 min read