Author: Bharatnet
AirFiber or 5G FWA are the Future, Says Airtel
Bharti Airtel, a leading Indian telecom operator, looks at 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) or AirFiber as a use case of 5G that can definitely be monetised heavily in the future. The telco believes in the underlying potential and the problem that FWA or AirFiber solves for customers and the telcos. Randeep Sekhon, Bharti Airtel’s […]
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SIM Card Port Rules Updated by TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has made amendments to the mobile number portability (MNP) regulations originally introduced in 2009. This marks the ninth amendment to the regulations, with the latest change addressing the issue of SIM card swapping. When a subscriber loses their SIM card or it becomes damaged, they typically request a […]
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Qualcomm Chennai Design Center Launched on 14th March
American chipmaker Qualcomm on 14th March inaugurated its Chennai Design Center which has been built with an investment of Rs. 177.27 crore and will specialize in wireless connectivity solutions, with a focus on innovations that complement Wi-Fi technologies. The company said that the center would actively contribute to Qualcomm’s global Research and Development endeavors in […]
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FCC Broadband Speed Standard Updated in USA | US Broadband Speed
The FCC redefined what constitutes a broadband connection in the United States, shifting the benchmark from a download speed of 25Mbps and an upload speed of 3Mbps to a new standard. This update, announced on March 15th in a document published by FCC News titled “FCC Increases Broadband Speed Benchmark,” signifies a significant change after […]
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Corteca Developer Toolkit Launced by Nokia For Advanced Home Broadband Applications
Nokia has launched the Corteca Developer Toolkit, an open-source software package aimed at empowering developers to create applications that enhance broadband offerings within homes for service providers. This toolkit is designed to simplify the development process, thereby reducing the time and costs associated with creating new applications for the Corteca Marketplace. As service providers increasingly […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | 5G Rollout Speeds Up in India in Last 4 Months, Says Julian Gorman
The rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks has rapidly accelerated in India over the last four months, as stated by a senior executive of GSMA, the London-based telco association. This acceleration has led to the revision of GSMA Intelligence’s global forecast for 5G subscriptions by the end of the decade. Julian Gorman, Head of Asia […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | Jio’s Development of Own 6G Core Tech
During the seventh edition of the ETTelecom 5G | 6G Congress 2024, Aayush Bhatnagar, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Jio Platforms Limited, highlighted Reliance Jio’s active involvement in the research and development (R&D) of sixth-generation (6G) technology. Bhatnagar revealed that Reliance Jio is currently developing a 6G Core and actively contributing to the standards shaping […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | Regulatory Sandbox Will Lead Innovation and New Products In Telecom Sector, Says TRAI Chairman
During the seventh edition of the ETTelecom 5G | 6G Congress 2024, Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of TRAI, emphasized the potential of the regulatory sandbox to drive innovation and introduce new products within the telecom sector. He highlighted the significance of this policy shift, stating, “a policy has come for regulatory sandbox which is another […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | India’s 5G Growth is Fastest Than Anywhere Globally, Says Ludvig Landgren
The fifth-generation (5G) mobile subscriptions in India have surged past 165 million and are projected to reach 860 million by the close of 2029, according to a senior executive from Swedish telecom giant Ericsson. Ludvig Landgren, Vice President Cloud Software & Services and Head of Enterprise, Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India at […]
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Overcoming Barriers to Broadband Access in India
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital connectivity, India has made significant strides in the realm of broadband services. However, a closer look at the statistics reveals a concerning trend – wireline broadband, despite its potential, accounts for only a meager 4.1% of the total broadband subscribers in the country. With a total of 861.472 […]
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