5G/6G
Reliance Jio Set to Unveil Private 5G Deployments in Upcoming Months
Reliance Jio, India’s top telecom operator, plans to showcase its private 5G network deployments with enterprise customers in the coming three to four months, according to Ajay Sehgal, Chief Revenue Officer of Jio Business. Speaking at 5G Industries Innovation Summit 2024, Sehgal revealed that multiple proof-of-concept (PoC) projects are already in progress, with a focus […]
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Mid-Band Spectrum: The Key to 5G Success Worldwide
The success of 5G networks heavily relies on the mid-band spectrum, which telecom operators worldwide have primarily used to deliver 5G services to consumers. While mmWave spectrum is essential for industrial applications, the mid-band is ideal for consumer-related use cases. According to an Ookla report, 72% of the 295 global operators providing 5G services utilize […]
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Airtel 4G Coverage to Strengthen with $1 Billion Equipment
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is poised to award contracts worth approximately $1 billion (Rs 8,375 crore) to Ericsson and Samsung over the next three years for acquiring 4G network equipment, according to sources familiar with the matter. These new equipment deals are intended to accelerate the migration of Airtel’s remaining feature phone users […]
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Indigenous 4G Stack Set for Mid-2025 Launch
India’s locally developed 4G technology stack is set to roll out by mid-next year, and the country is also targeting a 10% share in global 6G patents, according to Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at an industry event, Scindia emphasized that India has emerged as a symbol of hope and stability amidst global economic and […]
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BSNL 5G Testing in Progress, Says DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is actively testing 5G technology as part of its larger effort to modernize its network. The state-run telecom operator has been assigned the task of deploying 4G services at 100,000 sites by the end of the financial year, as the Indian government pushes for BSNL to become profitable. A smooth […]
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6G Rollout to Propel Growth Toward Developed Nation Status, Says Neeraj Mittal
India is now preparing for the rollout of 6G technology, a move that Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal believes will drive the growth needed to achieve developed nation status. Speaking on Wednesday, Mittal highlighted that the government has replaced the 150-year-old Telegraph Act with a new Telecommunications Act, designed to be relevant for the next 20-30 […]
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BSNL Launches 4G in Visakhapatnam
BSNL officially launched 4G services in Visakhapatnam on August 29, with the rollout beginning in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) cluster. The coverage extends to the RINL administrative area, plant, and residential quarters, with the launch event held at Ukkunagaram. Principal GM of Visakhapatnam Telecom District, Paul William, announced that the Centre has allocated an […]
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Reliance Industries AGM 2024: Jio Targets Max Share in 5G Adoption
The rising availability of affordable 5G smartphones is expected to accelerate the adoption of Reliance Jio’s 5G network, said Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani. Speaking at the company’s 47th annual general meeting, Ambani emphasized that as 5G phones become more accessible, Jio is positioned to dominate the growing 5G market in India. “Today, nearly […]
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Indian Telecom Firms Target 10% Share of Global 6G Patents in 3 Years
According to a statement by the Ministry of Communications, Indian telecom companies are targeting 10% of the Global sixth generation (6G) patent within the next three years. The ministry said, “The members of the Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SAC) emphasized the need to align research with ‘India’s needs’ and establish a community of strong standards.” India […]
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India to Lead in Telecom Category by 2030, Says GSMA
India has emerged as the third-largest 5G user base globally and is on course to become a leading telecom superpower by the end of this decade, according to a senior executive of the London-based GSM Association (GSMA). “India already ranks third in global 5G usage and is well-positioned to become one of the top telecom […]
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