Author: Bharatnet
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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Broadband Providers and Tech Giants Oppose Bharat 6G’s 6GHz Band Proposal
A draft report from the Bharat 6G Alliance, proposing the use of the 6GHz band for telecom operators in 6G services, has sparked opposition from tech companies and broadband service providers. The report, which is yet to be publicly released, identifies the 6GHz band due to its extensive contiguous bandwidth, stating that it can “enhance […]
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NTT Docomo Unveils 6G Harmonised Intelligence Initiative
NTT Docomo has launched a new initiative called the “6G Harmonised Intelligence” project, marking the first step toward its vision of 6G as a “Network for AI.” As the next generation of communication technology, 6G is currently being explored by various standardization bodies and companies, with commercial deployment anticipated in the 2030s, according to the […]
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Reliance Jio New ISD Pack Details | Reliance Jio International Roaming Pack
Reliance Jio has introduced new ISD packs for both prepaid and postpaid users, offering discounted calling to 21 international destinations. Previously, Jio had only one Global ISD Pack priced at Rs 501, which provided Rs 424.58 in value, five international SMS, and 28 days of validity. Now, Jio has rolled out seven new ISD packs […]
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Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk: Space Broadband Spectrum Decision Spiced Up
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance has challenged the telecom regulator’s decision to allocate home satellite broadband spectrum administratively rather than through an auction, escalating its conflict with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The debate over how India should distribute spectrum for satellite services has been ongoing since last year. Starlink, along with global competitors like Amazon’s Project Kuiper, […]
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Challenges for Open RAN in India
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has recently secured major contracts with traditional network vendors like Ericsson, and Samsung, joining industry giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. This move raises questions about the future of Open RAN technology in India’s telecom industry. Open RAN, a vendor-neutral solution designed to reduce costs by enabling the sharing of hardware, software, […]
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Airtel Brings Package for Cricket Fans
Bharti Airtel offers several prepaid plans categorized under “cricket” on its website and app, but are they different from the regular plans, and do they include unlimited 5G? Let’s break it down. These packs mainly bundle Disney+ Hotstar, allowing you to watch cricket, but their core benefits are similar to Airtel’s other plans. Bharti Airtel […]
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BSNL Set to Inaugurate 4G Network Towers in Adilabad
The long-standing challenges faced by indigenous tribal communities in the remote regions of the former Adilabad district due to the lack of telecom signals are expected to come to an end soon. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is nearing the completion of around 150 towers to provide 4G network coverage in these areas. For years, […]
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