Author: Bharatnet
5G Standalone is a Must for 6G
Despite the growing skepticism surrounding 5G in the tech world and the forward-looking hype around 6G—which Fierce reminds us is still six years away—6G will heavily rely on key 5G standalone (5G SA) technology. For years, operators have voiced concerns over the high costs of implementing 5G SA. Carrier executives have expressed to Fierce […]
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Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024- DoT Invites Online Nominations
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has announced the invitation for online nominations for the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024. This award is open to Indian citizens and organizations/institutions registered in India or established by the Central/State governments or Union Territories. Nominations are also invited from: – Universities, Technical/Educational/Academic Institutions – […]
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1500+ 5G Base Transceiver Stations Installed in August 2024
India’s 5G infrastructure saw a notable boost in August 2024, with the deployment of 1,739 new 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This expansion has significantly enhanced 5G connectivity and network coverage across the country. Top States Leading 5G BTS Additions Several states have made substantial contributions to the […]
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United Airlines Starlink Deal for Fast WiFi Access
SpaceX nearly doubled its backlog of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi orders following a major deal with United Airlines last week, according to Nick Galano, SpaceX’s director of Starlink aviation sales and partnerships. Speaking at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris, Galano revealed, “We now have about 2,500 aircraft under contract, transitioning what started as […]
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Mid-Band Spectrum: The Key to 5G Success Worldwide
The success of 5G networks heavily relies on the mid-band spectrum, which telecom operators worldwide have primarily used to deliver 5G services to consumers. While mmWave spectrum is essential for industrial applications, the mid-band is ideal for consumer-related use cases. According to an Ookla report, 72% of the 295 global operators providing 5G services utilize […]
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Vodafone Idea Rs 666 & 479 Recharge Validity Reduced
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has reduced the validity of its Rs 666 and Rs 479 prepaid plans, effectively raising the cost for users, even though the price remains unchanged. This change comes after the July 2024 tariff hikes. Both plans offer limited daily data, but the Rs 666 plan includes Hero Unlimited benefits. Let’s break […]
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Jio Network Down Issue, Social Media Reacts
Reliance Jio users nationwide have experienced a network outage on Tuesday morning, leading to a surge of complaints on social media. Numerous users have reported connectivity issues across various platforms. According to Down Detector, the number of reported problems peaked around noon, with 10,522 users highlighting network errors at approximately 12:05 PM on September 17, […]
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Vodafone Idea 84 Days Prepaid Plans Explained with All Benefits
Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest private telecom operator in India, caters to around 217 million subscribers, offering a range of prepaid plans with diverse benefits. Over the weekend, we examined all the bundled benefits Vi offers across its prepaid plans. While we’ve already covered Vi’s one-year validity offerings, let’s now explore their 84-day validity segment: […]
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Airtel 4G Coverage to Strengthen with $1 Billion Equipment
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is poised to award contracts worth approximately $1 billion (Rs 8,375 crore) to Ericsson and Samsung over the next three years for acquiring 4G network equipment, according to sources familiar with the matter. These new equipment deals are intended to accelerate the migration of Airtel’s remaining feature phone users […]
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Jio AirFiber Diwali offer, 1 Year Free Subscription
Reliance Jio has launched an exciting Diwali offer, giving customers a chance to enjoy a 1-year free Jio AirFiber connection. This promotion runs from September 18 to November 3, 2024, and is open to both new and existing JioFiber and Jio AirFiber users. How to Avail the Offer: – For New Customers: Spend Rs 20,000 […]
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