5G/6G
BSNL to Showcase Indigenous 4G Stack and 5G Plans
Summary:On September 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the full indigenous 4G stack of BSNL developed by TCS, C-DoT and Tejas Network. “Made in India” technology ensures sovereign telecom security, supports seamless 5G upgrades, and is a significant step in India’s self-reliance in telecom infrastructure. BSNL also confirmed plans to launch 5G services in […]
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BSNL 5G Services in Mumbai and Delhi by End of 2025
Summary:According to the Telecommunications Department (DoT), BSNL is preparing to roll 5G services in Delhi and Mumbai by December 2025. With already ongoing tests, state-run operator is ready to compete with private telcos such as Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, but with unique focus on the deployment of indigenous devices. India’s state-owned telecom operator Bharat […]
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India’s 6 GHz Wi-Fi Spectrum Delicensing Faces Delays Amid Industry Divide
Summary:India’s plan to increase the Wi-Fi speeds by dedicating the lower 6 GHz spectrum has been delayed as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) continues consultations. While technology companies are pushing for full unlicensed access to activate the Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 with speeds up to 9.6 Gbps, telecom operators and satellite players are resisted, […]
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Vodafone Idea Puts 5G FWA Launch on Hold, Focuses on Mobile 5G Expansion
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has now chosen not to start its 5G -Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service in India. Instead, the company is preferring mobile 5G rollout in metro and urban areas to attract new users and reduce the churning, while competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel aggressively expand their FWA home broadband services. Vi’s Current […]
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India Adds 5600+ New 5G Base Stations in August 2025, Total Nears 5 Lakh
Summary:India deployed 5,615 new 5G base stations (BTS) in August 2025, taking a total of 498,135 sites nationwide. This is slightly less than the Rollout of 6,450 BTS in July, but Vodafone continues to expand India’s 5G footprint with operators, advancing developments like Idea, Reliance Jio and Airtel. India’s 5G network continues to expand rapidly, […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Lucknow
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G network by launching services in Lucknow (September 9, 2025) and Kolkata (September 5, 2025). With this rollout, Vi continue their phase 5G extension across their 17 priority circles, offering unlimited 5G data on selected plans and improves digital experiences for customers. Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Kolkata- Officially
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has officially launched its 5G services in Kolkata, which has made it another city in West Bengal after Siliguri. With this rollout, Vi continues its network expansion in India, aiming to strengthen its position in India’s highly competitive telecom market. After the 5G launch of Vodafone Idea in Kolkata, the operator recently […]
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IMC 2025 to Focus on 5G, 6G, and Digital Inclusion for All Indians
Summary:The upcoming India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, scheduled for October 8-11 in New Delhi, will focus on advancing 5G and 6G technologies at the same time as also prioritizing their role in virtual inclusion. The event’s subject, “Innovate to Transform,” emphasizes how these advanced technologies can benefit all sections of society, which includes farmers, college […]
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India Hosts 3GPP RAN Meetings for the First Time: A Milestone in 6G Standardization
Summary:India has achieved a historic milestone for the first time in Bengaluru by hosting the 3GPP Radio Access Network (RAN) Working Group Meetings (RAN1 -RAN5). Supported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the event brings together global experts to discuss 6G standardization under 3GPP release 20 and finalize […]
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Indian Government Sets Up 100 5G Labs, Approves Rs 275.88 Crore for 6G R&D Projects
Summary:100 dedicated 5G labs has been set up by Govt of India in educational institutions to create 6g-tailoured ecosystems for startups, researchers and academics. Under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, the government has already approved 104 projects worth Rs 275.88 crore for 6G research and development. The initiative also includes the formation of […]
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