5G/6G
5G Rollout in India to Accelerate After RoW Permission
The Indian government has implemented key measures to streamline Right of Way (RoW) permissions for infrastructure providers (IPs) and telecom operators, facilitating a faster rollout of 5G across the country. According to the latest data from the Smart Cities Mission by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, 7,218 projects worth Rs 1,45,083 crore have […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Conducts 5G Call Using Indigenous Technology
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, inaugurated the Network Operations Centre at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus. The Centre hosts indigenously developed security infrastructure for identifying and monitoring cyber […]
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Jio, Airtel to Spend $2 Billion on 5G Gears
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are poised to collectively purchase an additional $2 billion worth of 5G network equipment to enhance their next-generation mobile broadband coverage, catering to a rapidly growing user base amidst rising shipments of 5G-compatible smartphones, according to sources familiar with the matter. Sunil Mittal-led Airtel has issued a fresh request for […]
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Fastest 5G Standalone Network Launched in Japan
NTT Docomo has announced plans to commercialize the deployment of New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) technology, which it claims will offer Japan’s fastest download speeds, reaching up to 6.6 Gbps on its 5G Standalone (SA) Network. The company will begin offering this technology on August 1, 2024, in selected areas within Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture, with […]
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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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