Author: Bharatnet
5G Technology and Its Impact
5G technology has a greatly influenced multiple fields around us and out of many fields influenced by it, five technology fields are seeing profound impact on them, namely – Industrial setups (IoT/IIoT), Healthcare, Utility Infrastructure, Smart Cities and Smart Ports; by revolutionizing the way we connect, communicate, transfer data and manage urban environments.
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Global Telecom Capex Declined in 2023 Due to Slow 5G Rollout
Globally, the telecom sector capex (capital expenditure) declined in 2023, as the telcos scaled down the 5G rollout. According to a Dell’Oro Group report, for the first time since 2017, the capex for the global telecom sector has gone down in the full year 2023 in nominal USD terms. Telcos are not finding any incremental […]
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Aston University Researchers Records Fastest Ever Data Transmission Speed
Researchers at Aston University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by transmitting data at a speed 4.5 million times faster than the average home broadband, setting a new world record. Collaborating with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan and Nokia Bell Labs in the United States, Aston researchers accomplished data transfer at […]
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Ookla Report: India 5G Speed Ranks 14th Globally
India has emerged as one of the top 15 markets globally in terms of reported 5G media download speeds, fueled by extensive deployments of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks by major telecom operators such as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, as per findings from network testing and analytics firm Ookla. Analyzing data from Q4 2023, Ookla […]
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+ 92 Country Code WhatsApp Call Should Not be Received, Says DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to mobile users regarding the receipt of calls from foreign origin numbers, such as those starting with +92, on WhatsApp. Additionally, the DoT clarified on 29th Mar 2024 that users should exercise caution and refrain from sharing any personal information if they receive calls where the […]
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BSNL BharatNet III Tender: Domestic Telcos Equipment Makers Express Concerns
Homegrown telecom equipment companies, represented by a local industry group, have expressed concerns regarding the bidding conditions for the BharatNet phase III initiative, arguing that the mandated 50% value addition of active and passive components locally could hinder India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) goals. RK Bhatnagar, director general of Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises […]
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Indian Government Initiates Geotagging Telecom Infrastructure
The Indian government is embarking on a comprehensive initiative to geotag all telecommunications infrastructure across the country, commencing with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and subsequently extending to private telecom players. This strategic decision aims to enhance resource utilization efficiency, particularly during natural disasters. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aims to geotag key telecom infrastructure, […]
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Rise of Ambient IoT in 5G Advanced Era
As the transition towards 5G Advanced approaches, projected around 2026 or 2027, one of the prominent technologies expected to gain momentum is ambient IoT, according to insights shared by Kathiravan Kandasamy, Vice President of Product Management at Syniverse. What Is Ambient IoT Ambient IoT, initially conceptualized by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), describes an […]
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Starlink Broadband India Faces Delay
The introduction of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite broadband service, in India may encounter delays due to the need to obtain approvals from national security agencies and India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. These additional approvals are required in addition to the necessary nods from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) and the Telecom Department. […]
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5G Is Must for Smart Mobile Robots, Verizon
Verizon showcased the integration of 5G connectivity, specifically over Wi-Fi, for its newly introduced autonomous mobile robots navigating factory floors. During a demonstration at Verizon’s 5G day in Basking Ridge, N.J., Bill Stafford, associate director of robotics in the emerging technology solutions group at Verizon, emphasized the advantage of cellular technology over Wi-Fi for mobile […]
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