5G/6G
5G Spectrum Base Price Increased by 9-12% for May 20 Auction
The government has raised the pan-India base prices for the upcoming 5G airwaves auction across the 3.3 GHz, 26 GHz, and 1,800 MHz bands by 9-12% per unit compared to the previous sale nearly two years ago, according to analysts. The auction, slated to commence on May 20, is the country’s second for 5G spectrum. […]
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MWC 2024: Neeraj Mittal-Led Delegation Engages in Bilateral Talks with Ericsson, Cisco, Qualcomm on 5G, 6G
Programme Powering progress for the India is advancing quickly in the technology sector with one of the fastest roll-outs of the fifth-generation or 5G networks in the world and is witnessing digital transformation across all sectors, said Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DOT) at the just concluded Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) in […]
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GSMA Intelligence Predicts 5G Connections to Grow to 5.5 bn by 2030
The number of 5G connections reached 1.6 billion by the end of last year, with projections indicating a surge to 5.5 billion by 2030, according to the ‘Mobile Economy 2024’ report by the GSMA. The report anticipates that 5G connections will constitute over half (51%) of mobile connections by 2029, rising further to 56% by […]
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Ericsson, Microsoft, Thales, and Telcos Collaborate to Empower Enterprises with 5G Windows 11 Computers
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson, in collaboration with Microsoft and Thales, has joined forces with telecom giants SoftBank, T-Mobile, and Telia Sweden to empower 5G Windows 11 computers with advanced features such as zero-touch provisioning and automated eSIM profile management. Ericsson’s Ericsson Virtual Cellular Network (EVCN) solutions automate eSIM profile management, granting enterprises control over […]
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Kolkata Underwater Metro Gets 5G Connectivity From Airtel
Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday said it will provide under-river tunnel 5G connectivity to metro commuters in Kolkata by deploying high-capacity nodes 35 metres below river Hooghly. According to a company statement, this will make Airtel the first operator to deliver seamless connectivity through the 4.8km stretch in Kolkata’s East-West Metro corridor connecting Howrah […]
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HFCL Partners with Taiwanese MediaTek to Integrate T750 Chipset into Indoor 5G FWA CPE
HFCL has entered into a partnership with Taiwanese fabless chipmaker MediaTek to integrate the HFCL 5G indoor consumer premises equipment (CPE) with the MediaTek T750 chipset, as announced by the homegrown telecom gear maker on Tuesday. The MediaTek T750 chipset, fabricated on a 7nm architecture, features a 5G radio and quad-core Arm CPU, ensuring seamless […]
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1 Lakhs MIMO 5G Radios Installed By Ericsson For Bharti Airtel
As the first telco to launch 5G network in India, Bharti Airtel has been rolling out 5G at a record pace and scale. Further strengthening these claims, Ericsson today announced the successful deployment of 100,000 Massive MIMO 5G radios for Bharti Airtel across its 12 circles within a timeframe of over 500 days. Rapid 5G […]
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5G Near Airports to be Launched in Next Year
Residents near 124 airports in the country may soon access 5G services starting January 1 next year, as the government mandates the replacement or upgrade of radio altimeters in all old aircraft by the end of 2024. The rollout of 5G services in and around airports has been restricted due to concerns that spectrum in […]
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Telcos Urge TRAI: Stringent Radiation Norms Impacting 5G Rollouts
Struggling to recoup nearly ₹1 lakh crore invested in 5G networks without adequate use cases, mobile operators are urging the telecom regulator to relax electromagnetic radiation norms in India to reduce their rollout costs. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has informed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that Indian radiation norms are […]
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Telecom Operators Embrace 5G for Growth in eMBB, FWA, Differentiated Connectivity, and Innovation
As global economic conditions continue to exert pressure, telecom operators worldwide are focusing on business expansion through fifth-generation (5G) networks, targeting areas such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), fixed wireless access (FWA), differentiated connectivity solutions, and ecosystem innovation. Ericsson’s study, released Thursday, underscores this trend, noting a positive momentum in 5G deployment and uptake worldwide, […]
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