5G/6G
5G Transition by BSNL to Till June 2025
State-run telecom company BSNL is on track to complete the deployment of its indigenously developed 4G technology across 100,000 base stations by May 2025, with plans to transition to 5G by June 2025, according to Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Scindia remarked that while India followed the global […]
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India Joins 6G Global Leaders by Patent Filling
After successfully rolling out 5G across the country at record speed, India is now rapidly advancing in 6G technology and ranks among the top six nations globally in filing 6G-related patents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned India as a key player in the design, development, and deployment of 6G technology by 2030. Under the […]
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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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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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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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Vodafone Idea Grants Ericsson 4G/5G Contract in Key Operational Circles
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has awarded Ericsson a significant 4G/5G contract in key operational circles. This move will enhance Ericsson’s market share in the country’s network infrastructure business. Ericsson will assist Vodafone Idea in deploying 4G and 5G networks across existing operational areas, including Delhi, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, further expanding […]
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Green 5G Initiative Launched by Airtel
Bharti Airtel has launched a “Green 5G” initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency across its mobile network. The collaboration focuses on reducing carbon emissions by approximately 143,413 metric tons of CO2 annually through energy-efficient solutions in Airtel’s 4G and 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN), as announced by Airtel. Airtel Green 5G Initiative Responding to the growing […]
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3385 5G BTS Deployed in September 2024
5G has expanded rapidly in India, but recently, the pace of 5G base transceiver station (BTS) deployments has slowed. In September 2024, India added 3,385 new 5G BTS sites, increasing the total count from 4,53,794 to 4,57,179. This is a more significant jump compared to the 1,500 new sites added in August. So why have […]
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5G O-RAN Testing Lab Inaugurates at C-DOT Bengaluru
Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, visited the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) campus in Bengaluru, where he inaugurated the 5G O-RAN testing lab and the “Tejas Centre of Excellence for Wireless Communications.” He also launched C-DOT’s indigenously designed 32T32R Massive MIMO radio, capable of delivering 1+ Gbps download speeds using the 5G […]
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6G Soon to be In India
Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held a meeting with the seven working groups of the Bharat 6G Alliance, signaling the future arrival of 6G in India. Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter), Scindia expressed optimism about India’s 6G potential, stating, “6G is India’s future! 6G is India’s potential!” He highlighted the initiative as part of […]
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