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4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
GTA Launches 'Air Fiber' Service, Powered by Tarana ngFWA, in Guam
TAMUNING, Guam & MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTA, Guam's longest-serving telecom provider, and Tarana, creator of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) broadband technology, today announced a new network that is expanding high-speed internet access on the island. After just three months of deployment, GTA passed more than 30,000 homes and businesses and already has hundreds of subscribers on the service. The first of its kind, Tarana's ngFWA platform is changing the landscape of the broadband industry by combining fiber-class performance with the deployment ease of wireless technology. More than 250 operators in 24 countries are deploying ngFWA to deliver better broadband more efficiently. A seasoned internet service provider, GTA has ample experience with legacy fixed wireless and other broadband solutions — none of which could deliver the speeds, reliability, or agility of Tarana technology at scale. Now GTA is offering up to 500 Mbps to many Guam residents that previously only had access to 25 Mbps service through copper networks. 'The feedback from customers on our Air Fiber service has been great,' said Andrew Gayle, GTA's Chief Operating Officer. 'It's been the perfect solution for areas that don't have GTA Fiber yet, offering fast speeds and a reliable connection. The GTA team recently installed Tarana technology at the Guam Animals in Need (GAIN) shelter, equipping the facility with hundreds of Mbps to operate their non-profit organization. Alison Hadley, GAIN's Executive Director, shared, 'Partnering with GTA — who donates their Air Fiber service to us — has been a game-changer for GAIN. It helps us stay connected, work faster, and support more people when they need us most. We're so grateful for this kind of partnership which amplifies our impact and demonstrates the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change.' Basil Alwan, Tarana's CEO, added, 'GTA's work to close the digital divide in Guam is critical to their community and we are very proud to support their efforts. We look forward to seeing more progress on the island.' About GTA For over 70 years, GTA has been Guam's trusted provider of technology and connection. We provide solutions for every person and business with a team that truly cares. Supported by our next-generation fiber network, we provide wireless, high-speed internet, digital TV, and local and long-distance voice services that keep Guam connected to the world. GTA employees are committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and to supporting our community. Learn more at About Tarana Tarana's mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created a unique next generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technology instantiated in its first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1). It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid-2021 and has since been embraced by more than 250 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Learn more at
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Dilip Kumar claimed Mughal-E-Azam director asked Madhubala to seduce him: 'K Asif was aware of Madhu's feelings for me...'
Dilip Kumar and Madhubala fell in love while working on Tarana, and were later cast together in Mughal-E-Azam . In his autobiography, Dilip revealed that director K Asif , though thrilled with the buzz around the film, tried to meddle in their relationship—going so far as to advise Madhubala on how to get Dilip to commit. K Asif's Unusual Interference in a Legendary Love Story In Dilip Kumar: The Substance and the Shadow, the legendary actor recalled how rumours about his relationship with Madhubala were already swirling in the early 1950s, which made the announcement of Mughal-E-Azam even more sensational. He noted that director K Asif, who knew about Madhubala's feelings for him and understood his cautious nature when it came to personal decisions, began interfering in their relationship. According to Dilip, Asif took it upon himself to push Madhubala towards securing a commitment from him—going so far as to advise her that the way to win him over was through physical intimacy. In retrospect, Dilip Kumar recognised that K Asif's actions stemmed from a director's desire to enhance on-screen chemistry between two actors who shared a real-life emotional connection. He believed Asif did what many self-serving filmmakers might have done in a similar situation—prioritising his film's impact over personal boundaries. Dilip also noted that once his relationship with Madhubala began to deteriorate, Asif made attempts to mend the situation between them. A Role Reconsidered: Why Dilip Wasn't First Choice for Salim Dilip Kumar also revealed that K Asif was initially hesitant to cast him as Prince Salim in Mughal-E-Azam because he felt Dilip looked too young for the part. Asif had begun developing the film in 1948 and, while he admired Dilip's regal presence, he believed the role required someone with a more mature appearance. Dilip agreed with Asif's assessment at the time. Actor DK Sapru was cast instead, but the early version of the film was shelved due to financial difficulties. Creating Salim Without a Director's Guidance A few years later, after Dilip Kumar had become a much bigger star, K Asif approached him again for Mughal-E-Azam. This time, Dilip was aware that he would have to rely on his own instincts to shape the character of Prince Salim, as he didn't expect much guidance from Asif. The director was preoccupied with the film's many challenges and offered little direction, telling Dilip to simply be himself. Despite the lack of support, Dilip managed to craft a screen persona that closely matched the regal image he had envisioned for Salim. Mughal-E-Azam remains one of the most iconic and celebrated films in the history of Hindi cinema. However, behind its grandeur lay personal turmoil — during the film's long and demanding production, Dilip Kumar and Madhubala's once passionate relationship came to an end. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mughal-E-Azam director advised Madhubala to seduce Dilip Kumar if she wanted his commitment: ‘He told her to draw me into physical intimacy'
Dilip Kumar and Madhubala fell deeply in love when they first met each other on the set of the 1951 film Tarana. Soon afterwards, director K Asif cast them as Salim and Anarkali in his film Mughal-E-Azam, but Dilip felt that Asif's intentions were not all that honourable during the making of the film. In his autobiography, Dilip spoke about the announcement of the film and how Asif was 'ecstatic' with all the noise that Mughal-E-Azam was making from day one. He also shared that Asif interfered in his relationship with Madhubala, and even advised her on how she could get Dilip to make a commitment. In 'Dilip Kumar: The Substance and the Shadow', Dilip wrote that there were many rumours about his and Madhubala's relationship in the early 1950s, which is perhaps why the film's announcement made 'sensational news.' 'It was not anticipated or planned that it would be in production for such a long period as it was and Asif was aware of Madhu's feelings for me because she had confided in him during one of their intimate talks. And, he was equally aware of my nature as a man who made no haste in taking critical personal or professional decisions,' Dilip wrote, and added that Asif started encouraging Madhubala to get him to make a commitment. 'He took it upon himself to act as the catalyst and went to the extent of encouraging her in vain to pin me down somehow. He went on to advise her that the best way to draw a commitment from an honourable and principled Pathan, brought up on old-world values, was to draw him into physical intimacy,' he wrote. In hindsight, Dilip understood that Asif was doing the same thing that any other director would have done after he had cast two actors who were known to be emotionally involved with each other. 'I feel he did what any selfish director would have done for his own gain of creating riveting screen chemistry between actors who are known to be emotionally involved,' he wrote and added that Asif even tried to 'mend the situation' after Dilip and Madhubala's relationship started to fall apart. ALSO READ | Madhubala asked to see ex-lover Dilip Kumar after he got married, his wife Saira Banu insisted that they should meet: 'Shehzade ko unki shehzadi mil gayi' Dilip also revealed that Asif did not want to cast him as Prince Salim at first because he wanted someone who looked a little older. Dilip shared that Asif had first started working on this project in 1948, and recalled, 'He said he liked everything about me but he felt I was rather too young to play Prince Salim at that juncture. He remarked: 'You have the royal bearing of a prince but I want an older look.' I told him he was right.' DK Sapru was cast instead, but that version was shut down due to financial crisis. A few years later, when Dilip was a bigger star, Asif approached him again. This time, Dilip knew that he could not expect anyone's help to work on the character, not even his director. 'To cut the story short, I think I more or less succeeded in approximating my get-up and screen persona of Prince Salim to the picture I had formed in my mind. I knew at the very start of the project that I was not going to get much help from Asif. He had numerous concerns to deal with as the director and in his typical manner he laughed away my worries saying: 'Just be yourself. You are Prince Yousuf',' he wrote. Mughal-E-Azam is still remembered as one of the most celebrated films of Hindi cinema. During the filming of Mughal-E-Azam, Dilip Kumar and Madhubala broke up.
India.com
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Madhubala couldn't give..., Dilip Kumar ended the relationship, Mumtaz's shocking revelation
We all know about the love story of Dilip Kumar and Madhubala, both loved each other very much but this relationship could not reach the stage of marriage. While Madhubala married Kishore Kumar, Dilip Kumar married Saira Bano. Many things have been said about why the relationship between Madhubala and Dilip Kumar broke up, but veteran actress Mumtaz has now revealed a reason which people did not know earlier. Madhubala and Dilip Kumar were a superhit onscreen pair. The two worked together in 'Mughal-e-Azam', and were considered one of the most iconic couples of Hindi cinema. Her sister once said in an interview that they would have married if there was no court case against B.R. Chopra; the case created a rift in their relationship. However, Mumtaz said in a new interview that they separated because Madhubala could not bear children. Speaking to journalist Vicky Lalwani, Mumtaz recalled, 'Madhubala did not break up with Dilip Kumar. Dilip Kumar separated from her because she could not have children. He then married Saira Banu, who is a very nice person. She took great care of Dilip sahab while he was alive. She was his fan initially. There was a big age difference between the two, but these things do not matter when you are in love.' She further said, 'No one doubts that she loved Dilip Kumar madly. But Dilip sahab wanted a child. Perhaps he married Saira because of the desire to have a child. Madhubala herself told me this. I used to go to meet her, and she was not well at all.' Mumtaz further said, 'She used to say, 'If I loved anyone in my life, it was Yusuf. But when she came to know that I cannot have children…' she used to call him Yusuf. The doctor had said that conceiving a child could cost her her life, as she had a heart problem.' Mumtaz also said that she does not blame Dilip Kumar for this, because every man wants a child. Mumtaz further said, 'Even though he loved Madhubala, he must have thought, 'Let me try with another woman.' Sadly, he did not have a child even with Saira.' Madhubala wanted to meet Dilip Kumar after his marriage Madhubala and Dilip Kumar were in a relationship for a decade. They also worked together in films like 'Tarana', 'Amar' and 'Sangdil'. Dilip Kumar told in his autobiography that Madhubala wanted to meet him after his marriage to Saira Bano. Remembering Madhubala in his autobiography, Dilip Kumar wrote, 'After our marriage, when we were living in Madras, I got a message from Madhubala that she wanted to meet me immediately. I immediately went to tell Saira and she said that I should meet Madhubala, as she might be a little upset.' Madhubala later married Kishore Kumar, but that relationship also had a tragic end. Madhubala died in 1969 at the age of 36. Dilip Kumar died in 2021 at the age of 98.
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Dilip Kumar broke up with Madhubala because she couldn't bear children, doctor told her she'd die if she tried: ‘When he found out…'
Veteran actor Mumtaz recalled a conversation that she had with the late Madhubala, about her relationship with Dilip Kumar. Madhubala worked with him on the legendary film Mughal-e-Azam, and the two were one of Hindi cinema's most iconic pairs, both on and off the screen. Her sister said in an interview once that they would've gotten married were it not for a court case that she filed against director BR Chopra; it caused a rift between the couple. However, Mumtaz said in a new interview that they broke up because she couldn't have children. Speaking to journalist Vickey Lalwani, Mumtaz recalled, 'She didn't break up with him. He broke up with her because she couldn't have children. Instead, he married Saira Banu, who is a very nice person. She took such great care of him till his dying breath. She was his fan originally. They had a huge age difference, but these things don't matter when you're in love.' She continued, 'Nobody can ever doubt that she was madly in love with him. She was madly in love with him. But Dilip saab ko aulaad chahiye thi (Dilip saab wanted a child, you see). Perhaps it was in this desperation to have a child that he married Saira. Madhubala told me herself. I would go to meet her, and she was not well at all. She would say, 'If I ever loved anyone in my life, it was Yusuf. But when he found out that I can't conceive…' She would call him Yusuf. The doctor told her that she would die in childbirth, because of her heart problem.' Mumtaz said that she doesn't blame Dilip Kumar for what he did, because every man wants a child. 'Despite being in love with her, he might have thought, 'Let me try with another woman'. It's so tragic that he didn't have a child with Saira as well,' she said, adding that Saira is a 'sweetheart'. She added, 'I feel sorry for Saira, she's a wonderful person. If they had a child, she would've been taken care of too.' For Dilip Kumar, she was an obedient daughter who treated her father's word above everything else. (Photo: Express Archives) Madhubala and Dilip Kumar were together for nearly a decade. They also worked together on the films Tarana, Amar and Sangdil. After he tied the knot with Saira Banu, they met at her insistence. 'Soon after our nikah (marriage), while we were staying in Madras, I received a message from Madhubala that she wished to see me urgently. I confided in Saira as soon as we returned to Bombay about the message. Saira at once insisted that I should meet Madhu since it must be something she was distressed about,' he recalled in his autobiography. Madhubala eventually married Kishore Kumar, but that relationship ended in tragedy as well. She died at the age of 36 in the year 1969. Dilip Kumar died at the age of 98 in 2021.
