Telecom Industry
TRAI’s Plans for New 4G and 5G Guidelines for Jio and Airtel
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to have new 4G and 5G guidelines for telecom companies. Despite claims of nationwide 5G rollouts, many mobile users in India still experience only 4G, even in major cities. This confusion might soon be resolved as TRAI considers requiring telecom operators to display network coverage […]
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5G Coverage Map by Jio & Airtel Might be Soon Unveiled for Users
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have extensively deployed 5G networks across the country, yet consumers face uncertainty regarding where they can access 5G versus 4G services. To address this issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to mandate telcos to publish comprehensive 4G and 5G coverage maps for consumers. TRAI aims […]
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Vodafone Idea eSIM Available for Prepaid Users in Mumbai
Vodafone Idea unveiled eSIM services for its prepaid customers in Mumbai on Monday, marking a significant stride toward delivering seamless, expedited, and eco-friendly connectivity to millions of Indians, according to a statement released by Vi. The eSIM service, available to both iOS and Android users, is compatible with various handsets, including Apple iPhone XR and […]
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Exploration of Telecom Sector Investments by Eight Major Investment Funds
Union Communications and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that at least eight large investment firms are looking to explore opportunities in the telecom sector amid rapid digital transformation and new opportunities. More and more investors are looking at the country as an emerging market for investments. “At least eight large investment firms have met me […]
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BSNL Can be A Potential Hub for Telecom Startups and Indigenous OEMs to Validate Solutions
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is poised to become the testing ground for India’s telecom startup ecosystem and domestic original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to assess the feasibility of their solutions within a sandbox environment. The introduction of the ‘BSNL PoC (Proof of Concept) policy’ by the government aims to facilitate the evaluation and development […]
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Telecom Company of the Year: Jio Platforms | Asian Telecom Awards 2024
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has been awarded the ‘Telecom Company of the Year’ at the Asian Telecom Awards 2024. The recognition stems from Jio’s deployment of the world’s largest 5G standalone (SA) core network, which has extended its reach across nearly every part of the country. Currently, Jio is focused on expanding its […]
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Ericsson, Microsoft, Thales, and Telcos Collaborate to Empower Enterprises with 5G Windows 11 Computers
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson, in collaboration with Microsoft and Thales, has joined forces with telecom giants SoftBank, T-Mobile, and Telia Sweden to empower 5G Windows 11 computers with advanced features such as zero-touch provisioning and automated eSIM profile management. Ericsson’s Ericsson Virtual Cellular Network (EVCN) solutions automate eSIM profile management, granting enterprises control over […]
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Smishing / SMS Fraud: A New Worry for Telecom Operators
Smishing, also known as SMS fraud, is experiencing a surge in many countries, driven by the widespread adoption of smartphones. This poses a significant challenge for telecom operators convening at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the industry’s premier annual event. What is Smishing? Smishing, a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing,” refers to a […]
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Kolkata Underwater Metro Gets 5G Connectivity From Airtel
Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday said it will provide under-river tunnel 5G connectivity to metro commuters in Kolkata by deploying high-capacity nodes 35 metres below river Hooghly. According to a company statement, this will make Airtel the first operator to deliver seamless connectivity through the 4.8km stretch in Kolkata’s East-West Metro corridor connecting Howrah […]
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Telcos Encounter Challenges in Adopting Open RAN, Highlighting Cost and Performance Concerns
This assumes significance in the sense that open RAN technology which was expected to reduce the cost for network deployment by about 30% for telcos, instead has shown an over two times increase in the cost compared to current traditional RAN solutions, executives said. RAN constitutes a major portion of the capital expenditure (CapEx) of […]
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