5G/6G
5G Subscriptions in India to Reach 130 Million by 2023
By the end of 2023, 5G subscriptions in India are anticipated to reach 130 million, as per the latest Ericsson Mobility Report from November 2023. Looking ahead to 2029, Ericsson predicts a substantial surge, estimating 860 million 5G subscriptions, constituting over 68% of total mobile subscriptions. Although 4G currently dominates the network landscape with 870 […]
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Ericsson’s Strategic Insights: Navigating India’s 5G Triumph and Preparing for 6G Transition
In its financial report for the October-December 2022 quarter, Ericsson reported a significant 21% increase in sales, attributing the growth to the company’s success in gaining market share in the 5G sector in India. Priyanka Anand, Vice President and Head of HR for South East Asia, Oceania & India at Ericsson, provided insights into the […]
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Asia-Pacific’s Mobile Services Market Set for Growth from 5G Expansion, Projects GlobalData
Mobile communications services revenue in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is poised for robust growth, anticipated to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% from $326.2 billion in 2023 to $479.1 billion in 2028, according to research conducted by GlobalData. The APAC region is emerging as a focal point in the global technological race […]
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Telecom Operators Advocate for Increased Spectrum Allocation to Facilitate Seamless 5G Services and 6G Rollout
The telecom industry has called on the government to allocate additional airwaves to facilitate the seamless delivery of 5G and 6G services. According to SP Kochhar, the director-general of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), each telecom operator requires around 2 GHz in the mid-band for 5G/6G use by 2030. The preferred spectrum for […]
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Initiation of 5G Tower Installation Process in MCD Areas Imminent
A senior official from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) revealed plans to utilize existing street infrastructure, such as street poles, electric poles, and public facilities, to deploy localized 5G equipment modules. The MCD official, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared that they have received five applications from operators to establish 5G network areas, and […]
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One Year Into 5G Deployment: Users Maintain Strong Preference for 4G
A year after the introduction of 5G services, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, collectively amassing around 125 million subscribers, are grappling with the challenge of recouping their substantial investments. The absence of compelling use cases that warrant premium pricing has hindered the monetization of 5G. Many users, equipped with 5G smartphones, find that 4G adequately […]
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5G to 6G: India’s Telecom Sector Poised for a Transformative Leap
About a year ago, India marked a significant milestone in mobile communication with the launch of 5G-able telecom services. The famous Pragati Maidan, the annual India Mobile Congress (IMC), hosted 2022, became one of the country’s first sites for wide public use of 5G telecom services. Proceed rapidly in a year, and there have been […]
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D-Link Unveils Advanced 5G LTE Outdoor CPE for Fixed Wireless Access
D-Link has introduced its latest 5G/LTE Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), designed to facilitate high-speed 5G internet access with multi-gigabit speeds. The DWP-1010, a robust outdoor unit, aims to offer fixed wireless access (FWA) for homes, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and enterprises in suburban and rural areas. This device, equipped with six internal 5G/LTE […]
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BITS Pilani and Airlinq Collaborate to Spearhead 5G and IoT Advancements in India
To drive innovation at the forefront and propel India into the future of 5G technology stands as the aim of the partnership. BITS Pilani and Airlinq announced a collaboration to lead the charge in 5G and IoT innovation. According to a press release by BITS Pilani, Airlinq is a US-based global technology company specialising in […]
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How the ‘Skilling on Wheels’ Initiative Harnesses 5G Technology to Bridge the Digital Divide
The Indian government has prioritized boosting the employability of the country’s youth by focusing on skill development. However, one of the key challenges lies in making these skill development programs accessible to all. In response, the Telecom Sector Skill Council has introduced the ‘Skilling on Wheels’ initiative. This groundbreaking project involves the conversion of buses […]
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