5G/6G
5G Services Reach 773 Out of 776 Districts Across India: Government
5G services have been rolled out across all states and Union Territories in India and are now available in 773 out of 776 districts, including Lakshadweep, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. As of February 28, telecom service providers (TSPs) have installed 4.69 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) nationwide, Minister of State for Communications […]
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BSNL 5G Rollout News- Government to Fast Track 5G Rollout
The government is fast-tracking BSNL’s 5G rollout, with ongoing efforts to upgrade the state-run telecom operator’s 4G network. As part of this initiative, BSNL has set an ambitious target of deploying 100,000 new mobile towers, of which 65,000 4G towers have already been installed. Alongside these upgrades, momentum is building for the launch of BSNL’s […]
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BSNL 5G Rollout Accelerated as India Reconsiders Make-in-India Policy
India is considering a major policy shift in its approach to upgrading Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to 5G by allowing foreign vendors to participate in the ₹17,000 crore telecom equipment tender. This would mark a significant departure from the government’s previous stance, which mandated the use of only indigenous technology for BSNL’s network upgrades, […]
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Vodafone Idea Prepares for 5G Rollout to Stay Competitive
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, is gearing up for a major transition—its long-awaited 5G rollout. While the company continues to expand and enhance its 4G coverage and capacity, it cannot afford to ignore the rapid advancements in 5G. Unlike Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have already achieved nationwide 5G coverage, Vodafone Idea […]
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Indian Mobile Congress 2025 Date Announced by Scindia
For the first time on the global stage, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communications and Development in the North East Region, Government of India, announced at MWC Barcelona that the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) will be held in New Delhi from October 8-11, 2025. As Asia’s largest digital technology forum, IMC […]
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India Focuses on Private 5G Sector
India’s private 5G sector is still in its early stages. Telecom operators believe they are best positioned to provide enterprises with access to private 5G networks. However, many businesses argue that they should have the option to set up their own private 5G networks if they are granted access to the spectrum. The Department of […]
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Bharti Airtel Ericsson 5G Standalone Deal in India
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have strengthened their long-standing collaboration with a new agreement to deploy Ericsson’s 5G Core network solutions in India. Announced on February 25, this initiative will accelerate Airtel’s transition to a full-scale 5G Standalone (SA) network, enhancing connectivity for millions of customers and enterprises. #Airtel is embarking on an exciting new chapter […]
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Jio Recorded World’s Fastest 5G SA Speeds in Q4 2024: Ookla
Reliance Jio, the only Indian telecom operator to have deployed a 5G Standalone (SA) network, has recorded the highest median download speeds globally among countries with 5G SA, according to Ookla’s latest Q4 2024 report. The report highlights India’s leadership in 5G SA download speeds, clocking in at 260.71 Mbps—surpassing China’s 224.82 Mbps, Japan’s 254.18 […]
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India Set to Operate Fully on 5G by 2026, Accelerates Indigenous 6G Development
India will operate entirely on 5G by the end of 2026, with efforts already in motion to develop homegrown 6G technology, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced at the India-Israel Business Forum in New Delhi. India’s 5G Rollout and Future 6G Development “By the end of 2026, the entire country will be […]
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India Poised to Lead the Development of Next-Gen 6G Technology
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, speaking at a Business Summit, stated that India is set to take the lead in developing next-generation 6G technology. He praised telecom service providers for executing the world’s fastest 5G rollout, covering 99% of India’s districts in just 22 months. Scindia also announced that 6G testing is already underway, promising a […]
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