Month: January 2024
Airtel Leads in Fixed Broadband Speed Over Jio
Opensignal’s latest analysis of fixed broadband services in India reveals that Airtel’s Xstream broadband service surpasses Reliance JioFiber in terms of broadband download speed nationally by 10.3Mbps. As remote working becomes increasingly common, consumers are keen on understanding the quality and speed of their home broadband connections and exploring alternatives like 5G. Airtel’s Xstream broadband […]
Read More
Jio Advocates for 2G Shutdown Policy; Vodafone Idea Pushes for 4G/5G Migration
India’s leading telecom operator has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to advocate for a government policy aimed at phasing out legacy 2G and 3G technologies in India. This move is intended to prevent unnecessary network costs and facilitate the migration of all customers to more advanced 4G and 5G mobile networks. Vodafone […]
Read More
Android Users Gain Ability to Transfer eSIMs Across Devices
As we inch closer to a future where eSIMs replace physical SIM cards entirely, Google has quietly introduced its eSIM transfer tool for Android, signaling a step toward streamlined device setup and management. Reportedly, an Android Police reader setting up a Galaxy S24 Ultra observed the option to transfer their eSIM from an LG V60 […]
Read More
Indian Operators Face Fines Over 5G Rollout Delays
While Reliance Jio asserts its completion of the national 5G rollout and Bharti Airtel aims to achieve the same by March, Vodafone Idea and newcomer Adani Data Networks may face fines for failing to meet the minimum 5G rollout obligations set by India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The DoT has issued “show cause” notices to […]
Read More
DoT Anticipates Limited Revenue during Spectrum Auctions 2024
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised its anticipated revenue from the forthcoming spectrum auctions, signaling a significant reduction in expected earnings. Initially, the government aimed to generate Rs 5,000 crores from the spectrum auctions scheduled for the last quarter of FY24. However, a report that DoT has slashed the revenue target to Rs 500 […]
Read More
Reliance Jio and OnePlus Ties Up for 5G Innovation Lab in India
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading telecom companies, and OnePlus, a prominent smartphone manufacturer, have joined forces to establish a 5G Innovation Lab in India. The primary objective of this lab is to foster innovation by creating and testing new technologies aimed at enhancing user experiences. This collaboration represents a strategic partnership aimed at unleashing […]
Read More
Private 5G: A Pivotal Model in Transforming Major Sporting Events
In 2018, the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea provided an early glimpse into the potential of pre-standardized 5G technology, offering valuable lessons that influenced the eventual development of 5G networks. Fast forward five years, and 5G is reshaping major sporting events in significant ways. While Formula 1 has long been at the forefront of […]
Read More
Telecom Infrastructure Providers Call on Government to Release Input Tax Credit
The Indian telecom industry, recognized as a sunrise sector for the country, has been pivotal in providing affordable and quality-assured telecom services. With over 7.7 lakh telecom towers hosting nearly 27 lakh BTSs (Base Transceiver Stations), the industry delivers 2G, 4G, and 5G services nationwide, catering to approximately 1.2 billion customers. Mr. T.R. Dua, the […]
Read More
Prospects Dim for Telecom Spectrum Auction amid Likely License Renewals
The upcoming telecom spectrum auction is anticipated to be lackluster, with telecom service providers (TSPs) largely focused on renewing existing licenses rather than making significant new investments. In the previous auction held in 2022, the government garnered ₹1,50,173 crore, with Reliance Jio emerging as the highest bidder, acquiring radio waves worth €88,078 crore. However, industry […]
Read More
Google Pixel Phones Will Soon Enable eSim Conversion
In 2022, Apple took a bold step by eliminating the physical SIM slot in the iPhone 14 and fully embracing eSIM technology. Although Android phones have yet to fully adopt this change, it appears to be on the horizon. Despite the convenience that eSIM brings for both users and carriers, the transition process can be […]
Read More