5G/6G
India Takes Steps to Regulate Consumer-Focused 5G Network Slicing
Summary: India is moving toward tighter oversight of commercial 5G network slicing, with TRAI proposing safeguards to ensure premium connectivity services do not affect ordinary users. Telecom operators would need sufficient network capacity before launching network slices and may have to exclude persistently congested cells if upgrades fail to resolve capacity issues. The proposal follows […]
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TRAI upgrades MyCall app with voice call quality rating feature
Summary: TRAI has launched an upgraded version of its MyCall app, allowing users to rate voice call quality and report issues such as dropped calls, echo, audio delays, and poor connectivity. The app combines user feedback with technical network data to help telecom operators identify weak coverage areas and improve service quality. New features include […]
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Government weighs updating net neutrality rules to support 5G network slicing
Summary: The Indian government is reportedly reviewing its net neutrality framework to accommodate emerging 5G technologies such as network slicing. The proposed changes could allow telecom operators to offer differentiated connectivity and pricing for specialised services, including gaming, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and smart manufacturing. Introduced in 2018, the current rules require equal treatment of all […]
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Scindia Says India Aims to Reach 100 Crore 5G Subscribers by 2030 at IMC 2026 Theme Launch
Summary: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that India aims to expand 5G connectivity to 100 crore users by 2030 while unveiling the theme for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, “Scale Without Boundaries.” Highlighting that nearly 50 crore people have already gained access to 5G through investments of around ₹4.5 lakh crore, he said India […]
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Scindia Reviews Bharat 6G Alliance Progress as India Accelerates 6G Development
Summary: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) as India advances its goal of becoming a global leader in 6G technology by 2030. The alliance is driving work across key areas such as spectrum, device manufacturing, applications, sustainability, and 6G use cases through seven dedicated working groups. The […]
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India Surpasses 560,000 5G Base Stations; Minister Says 136 Telecom R&D Projects Have Been Sanctioned
Summary: The government said India’s 5G expansion has reached 562,971 base stations, extending coverage to 99.9% of districts by June 2026. Nearly 24,000 telecom towers have also been deployed under the 4G Saturation Project to connect previously uncovered villages. Additionally, 136 telecom R&D projects worth about ₹5.43 billion have been approved under the TTDF, focusing […]
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Reliance Jio’s ₹799 Plan with 1.5GB Daily Data is Ideal for Most Indian Users
Summary: Reliance Jio’s ₹799 prepaid plan is a value-focused option for users seeking 84 days of validity with 1.5GB of daily data, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and complimentary access to JioTV and JioAICloud. Designed for customers who prioritize essential connectivity over OTT subscriptions or unlimited 5G, the plan offers a balanced combination […]
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Airtel Clarifies It Has Never Restricted Hotspot Usage Under Its Unlimited 5G Data Plans
Summary: The controversy surrounding Airtel’s unlimited 5G hotspot policy was largely driven by a misunderstanding of its terms and conditions rather than any actual technical restriction. Although a clause addressed hotspot usage to prevent commercial misuse, Airtel never disabled the hotspot feature for regular users, who continued sharing data with personal devices without interruption. With […]
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India’s 5G Infrastructure Faces Challenges in Supporting AI Workloads
Summary: India’s 5G network has expanded quickly, led by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and the ongoing rollout by Vodafone Idea, placing the country ninth globally for median 5G download speeds. However, an Ookla report highlights that relatively low upload speeds and average multi-server latency of 51.6 ms could limit the performance of AI-powered applications, particularly […]
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Tech Mahindra and Microsoft Collaborate to Accelerate AI-Powered 5G Network Digital Twin for Telecom Transformation
Summary: Tech Mahindra has partnered with Microsoft to launch an AI-powered network digital twin platform that helps telecom operators modernise network operations, improve service quality, and maximise 5G revenue opportunities. Built using Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Azure Digital Twins, and advanced AI technologies, the solution enables real-time network intelligence, predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and autonomous operations. […]
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