5G/6G
With 5G, Satcom Market to be Expanded by India, Says Scindia
Summary:India is setting ambitious goals beyond 5G — aiming to secure 10% of global 6G patents and triple its satellite communication (Satcom) market to nearly $15 billion by 2033, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. The minister highlighted India’s transformation from a technology follower to a global digital innovation […]
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Tech Mahindra Expands Private 5G in India to Drive Smart Factory and AI-Led Innovations
Summary:Tech Mahindra is accelerating the deployment of private 5G networks in India to power Industry 4.0 use cases such as connected robotics, real-time analytics, and AI-driven automation. Despite regulatory challenges and slow enterprise adoption, the company continues to collaborate with telecom operators and ecosystem partners to expand the industrial 5G landscape across India. Tech Mahindra […]
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Ericsson Expands Private 5G Deployments in U.S. Factories
Summary:Ericsson U.S. is deploying a private 5G network in large production facilities including Hitachi Rail’s New Maryland Plant and LG Electronics Tennessee Factory. The company looks to strengthen its presence in the 5G sector. These advanced networks are designed for power automation, maintenance and digital operation of the upcoming generation. Ericsson Powers Hitachi Rail’s Smart […]
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BSNL 4G to 5G Tower Upgrade in Next 8 Months, Says Scindia
Summary:BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6–8 months, as announced by Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The transformation targets seamless next-generation connectivity across India. BSNL’s 4G-to-5G Upgrade Timeline Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces, BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6-8 months. […]
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DoT Extends 5G EMF Self-Certification Deadline to December 31 2025
The Telecommunications Department (DoT) has expanded the self-certification compliance to the 5G Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) by December 31, 2025. This step gives Indian telecom operators more time to ensure that the EMF is met with safety standards, adjusting the Rapid Network Rollout with public health and regulatory standards. What the Extension Means Telecom operators […]
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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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