5G/6G
Premium 5G Offering Triggers Fresh Competition in Telecom Sector
Summary: India’s telecom sector is witnessing a divide over 5G monetisation strategies, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio supporting premium 5G priority services through network slicing, while Vodafone Idea has opposed the concept, citing concerns over digital equality and net neutrality. The debate intensified after Airtel launched its “Priority Postpaid” plans, offering enhanced connectivity for […]
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Ericsson CEO Highlights Bharti Airtel’s Network Slicing as a Key Enabler for India’s AI-Driven 5G Future
Summary: Börje Ekholm said Bharti Airtel’s launch of differentiated connectivity services marks a major milestone in India’s 5G journey. He highlighted that Airtel is using advanced 5G Standalone and network slicing technologies to deliver enhanced and more reliable performance for postpaid users, while also supporting future AI-driven applications that require low latency and stable connectivity. […]
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Vodafone Idea Expands 5G Footprint with Launch in Puducherry
Summary: Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G network to Puducherry shortly after launching services in Chennai, as part of its strategy to strengthen connectivity in high-demand markets across India. The telecom operator said the rollout focuses on regions with strong data usage, commercial activity, and tourism demand, with Puducherry emerging as an important market […]
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Vodafone Idea Limited Rolls Out 5G Services in Goa
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited has launched its 5G services in Goa, expanding its network footprint and entering a key high-demand market. The rollout focuses on enhancing connectivity in areas with heavy data usage, including tourist hotspots and commercial centres, as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen presence in priority regions and deliver improved network […]
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Scindia Introduces Updated TDIP Programme With ₹203 Crore Budget to Boost 5G Advanced and 6G Progress
Summary: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has launched the revised TDIP Scheme with an outlay of Rs 203 crore for 2026–31 to strengthen India’s role in global telecom standardization and accelerate the development of indigenous 5G Advanced and 6G technologies. The initiative supports participation in international bodies like ITU, 3GPP, and oneM2M, while offering financial […]
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Vi rolls out 5G services in Chennai
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its presence across all metro cities and expanding its reach in India’s data market. The company plans to extend 5G to multiple cities, including Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Pondicherry by May 2026 as part of its broader strategy to cover 133 […]
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Mobile Services Revenue in APAC Expected to Hit $347 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Expansion of 5G
Summary: Mobile service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow steadily to $347.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising mobile subscribers and rapid 5G expansion. Data services will remain the main revenue source, supported by increased adoption of high-value 5G plans across both developed and emerging markets. Government-backed 5G initiatives are further accelerating […]
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Virgin Media O2 broadens its RAN agreement with Ericsson to enhance the UK’s 5G network and improve mobile performance
Summary: Ericsson has expanded its long-term partnership with Virgin Media O2 through a five-year agreement to serve as the primary RAN supplier, supporting a major upgrade of the UK network under the operator’s Mobile Transformation Plan. The collaboration focuses on enhancing 5G capabilities, network performance, and efficiency through advanced radio technologies, AI-driven optimization, and improved […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia says that 6G will not just help close the digital gap but will also create significant opportunities
Summary: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said India is well positioned to help shape global 6G standards through the Bharat 6G Alliance, working alongside bodies like the International Telecommunication Union and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project. Speaking at an international workshop, he outlined priorities including global interoperability, common technical standards, accelerated innovation, and inclusive […]
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BSNL Activates 6,132 4G Towers Across Andhra Pradesh
Summary: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has launched 6,132 new 4G sites across Andhra Pradesh to improve internet speed and mobile connectivity. Around 1,325 of these sites were deployed under the Digital Bharat Nidhi-funded 4G Saturation Project, extending coverage to 2,641 previously unserved villages and helping bridge the rural-urban digital gap. The expansion has boosted the […]
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