Author: Bharatnet

Broadband

OpenSignal Reports Shows the Need of ISPs

In the realm of internet service providers (ISPs) in India, Airtel Xstream, Reliance JioFiber, and BSNL stand out as the only pan-India options. However, numerous broadband players are gaining traction by competing with these major brands in different regions across the country. Opensignal sheds light on how ISPs are selected for assessment, a factor that […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

Vodafone Idea Plans to Introduce 5G within Six Months Following Funding Acquisition

India’s rapid advancement in 5G deployment has propelled the government to initiate groundwork on the next frontier of telecom technology, as it now seeks proposals to expedite research on the development of the 6G ecosystem. Neeraj Mittal, the Telecom Secretary, unveiled the “Bharat 5G Portal – an integrated portal” on Tuesday, designed to serve as […]

5G/6G Regulatory

Invitation for Proposals: Research on 6G Ecosystem Development by DoT

Broadband

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 […]

Telecom Industry

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 […]

Worldwide Innovation

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 […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

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 […]

Regulatory

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 […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

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 […]

Informative

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 […]