5G/6G
Iraq in Talks with Foreign Companies for 5G Network Launch, One Year Post-Approval
The Iraqi government is reportedly in discussions with foreign companies to operate the country’s forthcoming 5G network, a year after the Iraqi Ministry of Communications approved the 5G plan. According to a report by Iraqi News, Communications Minister Hiyam Al-Yasiri stated that talks are progressing following the cabinet’s approval of a task force, chaired by […]
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BSNL Successfully Trials Indigenous 5G Technology, Launch Set for Early 2025!
BSNL’s Breakthrough in Indigenous 5G Technology: A Milestone for Indian Telecom Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has marked a significant milestone by successfully testing its locally developed 5G technology on the 3.6 GHz and 700 MHz bands. This achievement underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in telecommunications as BSNL gears up for a full 5G launch […]
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Bharat 6G Alliance Pushes for Extension of PLI Scheme Until 2030
The working group on device technology, sensors, and manufacturing systems, part of the Bharat 6G Alliance, has proposed extending the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile devices until 2030. It also recommended maintaining the policy of discouraging imported phones through the end of the decade, a key strategy to boost local 6G device manufacturing. The […]
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Deutsche Telekom Launches 5G Standalone with Focus on Gaming Service
Deutsche Telekom (DT) has officially launched its 5G standalone (SA) service in Germany, taking a different approach compared to rivals Telefónica Deutschland (O2) and Vodafone Germany. Instead of a broad 5G SA network launch, DT is focusing on specific 5G SA use cases, starting with a new 5G+ Gaming option, which uses network slicing technology. […]
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Mumbai Metro 3: Airtel First to Give 5G Connectivity
Bharti Airtel announced that it is the first telecom service provider to offer uninterrupted 5G connectivity across the ten new stations of the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line- 3, also known as the Aqua Line. This underground infrastructure is a groundbreaking step to connect the financial capital from the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, […]
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5G-IoT Powered Connected Ambulances Launched in India
India-based health-tech company LifeSigns has announced partnerships with IoT solutions provider Hetrogenous and UK-based airtime provider FloLIVE to launch a 4G/5G-powered connected ambulance solution in India. The product, called LifeConnect, uses medical sensors and live video to monitor patients during ambulance transport to hospitals. The Chennai-based company has already deployed this solution in hospitals across […]
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India’s Data Speeds Drops Globally Despite Fast 5G Expansion
Despite having one of the fastest 5G rollouts and being the world’s largest data consumer, India has experienced a sharp decline in global rankings for median data speeds. According to Ookla Speedtest, India dropped from 12th to 26th position among 112 countries between April-June and July-September this year. Ookla reported that India’s median download speeds […]
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Reliance Jio Losses 10900000 Users
A recent increase in Reliance Jio’s recharge tariffs has led to noticeable consequences. Reports indicate that the tariff hike has begun affecting its user base, with approximately 10.9 million customers leaving Jio in the second quarter. Despite this, Jio’s 5G subscriber base has grown significantly, adding 17 million new users. The base has risen from […]
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Open Signal Report 2024 India- Jio’s Coverage Consistent, Airtel Benefits in 5G Experience
The Opensignal report analyzed the mobile network experience of India’s four major operators — Vi, Airtel, Jio, and BSNL — over a 90-day period from June 1, 2024, to August 29, 2024. Here are the key findings. Unlocking Mobile Network Insights in India: Our Latest Report is Here! 🇮🇳 Our new report analyzes 14 key metrics […]
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Vodafone Idea to Roll Out 5G Across 17 Circles by March 2025: Report
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest private telecom operator, plans to begin its commercial 5G rollout by March 2025, starting with Delhi and Mumbai and expanding across 17 key circles. Vi aims to cover at least 90% of India’s population with 4G by June 2025, according to its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Revival and Expansion Plan […]
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