5G/6G
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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Union Budget 2024: Govt Focus on Boosting 5G & 6G Development
The upcoming Union Budget is expected to include initiatives aimed at boosting India’s 5G ecosystem and allocating funds for further research and development in 6G, according to officials from the Department of Telecommunications. Officials stated that 5G infrastructure will serve as the foundation for developing 6G technology, which promises a new spectrum of solutions. As […]
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With B6GA, India-Europe Rush for 6G Technology
India’s Bharat 6G Alliance has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G IA) and 6G Flagship – Oulu University to explore potential 6G collaborations. This agreement follows a previous MoU with the USA’s NextG Alliance, according to an official statement. Partnerships and Collaborations The […]
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Successful 5G Communications Test at High Altitude by Japanese Researchers
On May 28, Japanese researchers announced a successful test of 5G communications equipment in the 38 gigahertz band from an altitude of 4 kilometers. This experiment was focused on developing an aerial relay backhaul using millimeter-wave band links between ground stations and a simulated High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), a radio station aboard an uncrewed aircraft […]
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