Telecom Industry
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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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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