Telecom Industry
1 Lakhs MIMO 5G Radios Installed By Ericsson For Bharti Airtel
As the first telco to launch 5G network in India, Bharti Airtel has been rolling out 5G at a record pace and scale. Further strengthening these claims, Ericsson today announced the successful deployment of 100,000 Massive MIMO 5G radios for Bharti Airtel across its 12 circles within a timeframe of over 500 days. Rapid 5G […]
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View of Government Stake in VI
Despite the potential for significant gains, the government has opted against reducing its stake in Vodafone Idea as the company, experiencing a surge in its share prices over recent months, prepares for its upcoming fund-raising event scheduled for Feb 27. Holding a 33% stake, the government remains the largest shareholder in the company, surpassing the […]
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Unexpected Request from the Employees of BSNL for 4G Services
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has faced delays in launching 4G services as it awaits homegrown technology from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Despite BSNL officials’ assurances of imminent 4G deployment, the current status of the technology remains uncertain. This delay has led to BSNL losing customers to private telecom operators offering 4G services without additional […]
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Reliance Jio and Airtel Gets Into Social Media Banter On Valentine’s Day
Reliance Jio, spearheaded by Akash Ambani, stands as the largest telecom operator in India, fundamentally transforming the telecom landscape through its introduction of affordable data plans and devices. Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest individual, has propelled Reliance Jio to unprecedented heights, entrusting the leadership of the company to his son Akash Ambani in 2022. Reflecting a […]
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Jio Urges Government Against Spectrum Delicensing, Cites Crucial Role of 6 GHz for 6G in India
Reliance Jio, India’s foremost telecom operator, underscored the significance of the 6 GHz spectrum for both introducing 6G technology and ensuring comprehensive 5G coverage across the nation in its response to the consultation paper titled “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem”. In its submissions, Jio emphasized that the 6 GHz spectrum holds pivotal importance for the […]
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Vodafone Idea Installs Emergency Calling Booths on Mumbai Pune Highway
Vodafone Idea (Vi), a leading telecom service provider in India, is implementing emergency calling booths along the Mumbai-Pune expressway to facilitate communication with relevant authorities during emergencies. This initiative is undertaken in collaboration with the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd (MSRDC). Vi plans to install emergency calling booths every two kilometers along the expressway, […]
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DoT Foresees Revival of FDI in India’s Telecom Sector
India’s telecom sector is poised for a resurgence in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the next few years, buoyed by recent regulatory changes. The recent opening of satellite communications to the private sector and the introduction of the Telecommunications Act are expected to enhance the sector’s appeal and spur investment, according to analysts and industry […]
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Vodafone Idea Unveils IoT Smart Central for Enterprise Solutions
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has introduced ‘IoT Smart Central’ tailored for its enterprise clientele, managed under Vi Business across the nation. This innovative platform offers enterprise customers access to a sophisticated, fully integrated, self-service IoT connectivity and device management solution. Through IoT Smart Central, enterprises gain the capability to monitor, control, and […]
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Satellite Communications to Extend Network Coverage in Remote, Rural Areas: Ashwini Vaishnaw
During the India Satcom Symposium 2024, Minister for Communications, IT, and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the significance of satellite communications (satcom) in extending connectivity to remote and far-flung areas, particularly in the northeast region of India. Vaishnaw noted that terrestrial mobile networks currently cover over 95% of the country, with satellite communication playing a crucial […]
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Vodafone Idea Plans to Introduce 5G within Six Months Following Funding Acquisition
India’s rapid advancement in 5G deployment has propelled the government to initiate groundwork on the next frontier of telecom technology, as it now seeks proposals to expedite research on the development of the 6G ecosystem. Neeraj Mittal, the Telecom Secretary, unveiled the “Bharat 5G Portal – an integrated portal” on Tuesday, designed to serve as […]
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