5G/6G
5G Use Case Labs: A Review on NTIPRIT workshop at IIT Guwahati
A two-day workshop titled “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness” commenced on February 12, 2024, at IIT Guwahati, inaugurated by Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom) of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. The event, organized by the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT) in Ghaziabad, saw participation from […]
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290 Million 6G Connections are Predicted within Two Years
Juniper Research predicts that 6G technology, slated for an official launch in 2029, will revolutionize wireless connectivity with downlink speeds potentially 1000 times faster than 5G. By 2030, an estimated 290 million 6G connections are projected globally, signaling a transformative leap in telecommunications. However, realizing this potential hinges on addressing significant technical hurdles, particularly network […]
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India Shines in 5G Era Amidst Ericsson, Samsung Revenue Slump
In a landmark development marking the first record low year of the 5G era, Ericsson, and Samsung each reported a decline in overall sales for 2023 during their earnings calls. They cited macroeconomic challenges, a shrinking mobile network infrastructure market, and reduced spending by operators as contributing factors. The rapid 5G rollouts in India provided […]
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Ericsson and IIT Kharagpur Establish Research Collaboration on AI, Compute, and Radio for 6G
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson and IIT Kharagpur have forged a long-term partnership for joint research in artificial intelligence (AI), Compute, and Radio domains. Under this collaboration, the two entities have inked two agreements enabling researchers from Ericsson and IIT Kharagpur to collaborate on pioneering AI and distributed Compute technologies aimed at 6G research. Ericsson […]
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Vodafone Idea Plans to Introduce 5G within Six Months Following Funding Acquisition
India’s rapid advancement in 5G deployment has propelled the government to initiate groundwork on the next frontier of telecom technology, as it now seeks proposals to expedite research on the development of the 6G ecosystem. Neeraj Mittal, the Telecom Secretary, unveiled the “Bharat 5G Portal – an integrated portal” on Tuesday, designed to serve as […]
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Invitation for Proposals: Research on 6G Ecosystem Development by DoT
India’s rapid advancement in 5G deployment has propelled the government to initiate groundwork on the next frontier of telecom technology, as it now seeks proposals to expedite research on the development of the 6G ecosystem. Neeraj Mittal, the Telecom Secretary, unveiled the “Bharat 5G Portal – an integrated portal” on Tuesday, designed to serve as […]
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Indian Operators Face Fines Over 5G Rollout Delays
While Reliance Jio asserts its completion of the national 5G rollout and Bharti Airtel aims to achieve the same by March, Vodafone Idea and newcomer Adani Data Networks may face fines for failing to meet the minimum 5G rollout obligations set by India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The DoT has issued “show cause” notices to […]
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Reliance Jio and OnePlus Ties Up for 5G Innovation Lab in India
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading telecom companies, and OnePlus, a prominent smartphone manufacturer, have joined forces to establish a 5G Innovation Lab in India. The primary objective of this lab is to foster innovation by creating and testing new technologies aimed at enhancing user experiences. This collaboration represents a strategic partnership aimed at unleashing […]
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Government Panel Examines 5G Deployment Challenges at Airports
A panel led by principal scientific adviser Ajay Kumar Sood has been assigned the task of resolving the contentious issue surrounding the rollout of 5G services near airports, considering concerns related to aircraft and passenger safety. According to senior officials familiar with the matter, a broader panel has been formed to address the “5G matter” […]
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Amdocs Facilitating Telecom Operators in Monetizing 5G and IoT Use Cases Across Logistics, Healthcare, and Connected Devices
U.S.-based telecom software firm AMDOCS, is collaborating with telecom operators to identify and capitalize cases of the use of new 5G and Internet of Things (IoT), especially in logistics, healthcare, connected vehicles and connected devices. Summit Banerjee, Chairman of Division, Cloud Operations Services and Customer Service Unit head mentioned that while these use cases are […]
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