5G/6G
Indian Telecom Providers Anticipate 6G Commercial Launch by 2029-30
Although 5G is still being rolled out across India, telecom providers are already exploring the development of 6G technology. This upcoming network generation is anticipated to heavily rely on artificial intelligence (AI), with experts forecasting that AI algorithms will be integral in autonomously managing 6G networks. Sajan Paul, Managing Director and Country Manager for India […]
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Potential 6G Applications and Use Cases
The potential applications and use cases for 6G technology are expansive and visionary, building on the capabilities of 5G with significant enhancements in speed, latency, reliability, and capacity. Here are some key potential applications and use cases for 6G: 1. Enhanced Mobile Broadband – Extreme Data Rates: 6G is expected to deliver data rates […]
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TRAI to Introduce Revised 4G Quality of Service Standards: Report
The Indian telecom regulator is planning to update the service quality standards for 4G services nationwide. The revisions will aim to enhance service quality, with penalties imposed on telecom companies that fail to meet the minimum Quality of Service (QoS) standards. Currently, 4G services are widely available in India, offered by three major providers: Reliance […]
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BSNL 4G Rollout will be in Full Pace, Says Scindia
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has delayed its 4G rollout by several years. Newly appointed telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Thursday that the telecom department is forming a performance monitoring unit (PMU) to oversee BSNL’s 4G rollout progress. The PMU will include BSNL, TCS, C-DoT, Tejas Networks, and other […]
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India will Lead 6G, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has declared that “Bharat” will lead the world in sixth-generation (6G) technology. Speaking at an industry conference on 18 July, Scindia emphasized India’s advancement in the telecom sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a country that followed the world in 4G, […]
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Telefonica Boosts 5G Network in Over 400 Tourist Destinations Across Spain
Telefonica Spain (Movistar) has launched its 5G summer plan to boost network capacity and coverage in 401 out of 445 tourist destinations where its 5G service is already operational. This upgrade spans 320 coastal areas and 81 inland locations experiencing significant summer visitor influxes. Telefonica announced on Thursday that these enhancements will remain in place […]
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Indian Army Introduces First Indigenous 4G Base Station by Signaltron
The Indian Army has inducted its first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron via the government e-marketplace portal. Signaltron’s founder, Himamshu Khasnis, informed that the chip used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations was developed by Signalchip. Founded in 2010, Signalchip is a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to developing chips […]
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Germany to Phase Out Huawei and ZTE Components from 5G Networks
Germany announced on Thursday that it will phase out the use of components from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE in its 5G networks over the coming years due to national security concerns. The interior ministry stated that parts from these firms will no longer be used in “core” 5G mobile networks by the end […]
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DoT to Host Hackathon on 5G and 6G Technologies
The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is set to host the “5G/6G and Emerging Technologies Hackathon” this September. This initiative seeks to unite innovators, industry leaders, and academics to explore the cutting-edge of next-generation telecom technologies, according to a department statement. The World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA2024) will take place in New Delhi from October 15 […]
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Telefonica Germany to Expand 5G Network Along Motorways
Telefonica Germany (O2 Telefonica) has entered into a cooperation agreement with Autobahn, the company managing highways, and the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport to expand the 5G network along highways. Telefonica aims to enhance mobile connectivity by deploying 5G technology along the 13,200-kilometer motorway network to accommodate increasing mobile data traffic. Expanding the 5G […]
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