Author: Bharatnet
Scindia’s Statement on Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk Satcom Spectrum Allocation Row
Elon Musk has expressed strong opposition to Jio’s push for an auction of satellite spectrum, arguing that it is traditionally shared based on International Telecommunication Union (ITU) guidelines. India’s telecom minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, confirmed that satellite spectrum will be allocated administratively, countering Jio’s call for an auction. Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, emphasized the […]
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IMC 2024: India Will Lead 6G Globe wise
India is poised to lead the world in 6G technology, having marched alongside global advancements in 5G and previously followed in 4G, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the inauguration of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) and India Mobile Congress. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for not just adopting new technologies but […]
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5G International Roaming Soon to be Available, Says Jio
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom provider, is now offering unlimited 5G with its prepaid and postpaid plans. Prepaid users can enjoy unlimited 5G with any plan that includes 2GB of daily data or more, while postpaid customers get the benefit with all plans, regardless of cost. Jio’s 5G network is already widely available across India, […]
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5G Transition by BSNL to Till June 2025
State-run telecom company BSNL is on track to complete the deployment of its indigenously developed 4G technology across 100,000 base stations by May 2025, with plans to transition to 5G by June 2025, according to Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Scindia remarked that while India followed the global […]
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Verizon Leverages AI to Enhance Call Center Efficiency
When people think of GenAI, ChatGPT often comes to mind, but limiting the technology to chatbots is a mistake, according to a Verizon executive. Pranay Bajpai, VP of Digital and Assisted Experience Systems at Verizon, emphasized that GenAI is much broader than just conversational tools. He explained that Verizon is initially using AI in its […]
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India Joins 6G Global Leaders by Patent Filling
After successfully rolling out 5G across the country at record speed, India is now rapidly advancing in 6G technology and ranks among the top six nations globally in filing 6G-related patents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned India as a key player in the design, development, and deployment of 6G technology by 2030. Under the […]
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Airtel Collaborates with KIA India for Enhanced Car Experience
Kia India has formed a strategic partnership with Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, to enhance its Kia Connect 2.0 platform, aiming to revolutionize the connected car experience in India. This collaboration centers on five key areas: Vehicle Management, AI Voice Command, Convenience, Remote Control, and Safety, Security, and Navigation. Airtel’s nationwide communications […]
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Contribution of 5G Technology on India Economy
Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Monday that 5G technology is projected to contribute approximately USD 450 billion to the Indian economy by 2040. Speaking at the Global Standards Symposium at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, one of the world’s largest telecom events, Scindia highlighted the transformative potential of 5G. He stated, “In […]
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What to Expect from Indian Mobile Congress 2024
The Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, one of India’s premier technology events, is set to take place from October 15 to October 18, 2024. This highly anticipated event will bring together key players from both the Indian and international tech sectors. The theme for this year is “The Future Is Now,” focusing on the latest […]
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Ericsson and Bharti Airtel Multi Billion Deal for 5G Equipment
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has secured a new multi-billion-dollar contract to supply 5G equipment to India’s Bharti Airtel, according to two sources familiar with the deal. This follows Ericsson’s involvement in a $3.6 billion contract last month with Vodafone Idea, where it shared the deal with Samsung. The new agreements are expected to boost […]
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