4G
India’s 4G Saturation Project to Cover 24,680 Unserved Villages
The government, under the Digital Bharat Nidhi initiative, is expanding telecom connectivity in rural and remote areas through the installation of 4G mobile towers as part of the 4G Saturation Project. This project aims to provide 4G mobile connectivity to 24,680 uncovered villages, ensuring nationwide 4G coverage. Supporting the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” initiative, BSNL has […]
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Cabinet Clears ₹6,000 Crore Boost for BSNL & MTNL’s 4G Expansion
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹6,000 crore financial package to accelerate the 4G network expansion of BSNL and MTNL, according to a report. This funding will help both state-owned telecom companies strengthen and expand their network infrastructure. The allocated funds will be used to enhance 4G coverage across the country, ensuring better connectivity for […]
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Airtel Prioritizes 5G Expansion, Ends 4G Capacity Investments
Bharti Airtel’s Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Gopal Vittal, has confirmed that the company is no longer investing in expanding 4G capacity. Instead, its focus is now on scaling up 5G coverage and capacity. During the Q3 FY25 earnings call, Vittal stated that Airtel will continue deploying more 5G radios as the number of 5G-enabled […]
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Batelco and Ericsson Expand 4G & 5G Network Across Bahrain
Batelco, a part of the Beyon Group, has partnered with Ericsson to expand its mobile broadband network, enhancing 5G and 4G capabilities across Bahrain. This expansion involves deploying Ericsson’s latest radio access network (RAN) solutions and upgrading Batelco’s Core network infrastructure to the latest network function virtualization infrastructure (NFVI) release. The modernization also includes capacity […]
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BSNL 4G News- TCS to Expect More 4G Orders from BSNL
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) expects Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to place a follow-on order for further 4G expansion across India. The current order covers 1 lakh sites, with deployment supported by a TCS-led consortium, including the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) and Tejas Networks. While C-DoT provides the network core, Tejas Networks supplies […]
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Freshwave Deploys 4G Network at London
UK connectivity infrastructure provider Freshwave, in collaboration with real estate technology firm Electracom Projects, has successfully deployed 4G connectivity from all four major UK mobile network operators (MNOs) at 8 Bishopsgate, a landmark development in the City of London. Developed by Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, the 50-storey skyscraper spans over 900,000 square feet, with […]
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Vodafone Idea Collaborates with HCLSoftware to Automate 4G and 5G Networks
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has teamed up with HCLSoftware to enhance the performance of its 4G and 5G networks. Leveraging HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multi-vendor self-optimizing network (MV-SON) platform, Vi aims to optimize its Ericsson and Samsung networks. This initiative focuses on improving network performance, conserving energy, and delivering superior services to its […]
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Airtel Brings 4G Connectivity to Ladakh’s Remote Villages with 42 Towers in 5 Months
The Indian Army, in partnership with Bharti Airtel, has launched a groundbreaking initiative to extend 4G mobile connectivity to remote and border regions of Ladakh, addressing a long-standing digital gap in the area. Villages such as Kargil, Siachen, Demchok, DBO, and Galwan, which had been disconnected from modern telecommunications for years, are now part of […]
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2025 Resolution of BSNL- To Expand 4G Rollout
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is rapidly expanding its 4G network, with approximately 12,000 new towers being installed nationwide. By December 2024, BSNL had rolled out 4G services in all four metro cities—Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai—and most state capitals. The company aims to extend 4G coverage across all circles by June 2025. In parallel […]
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What are Telcos Looking Forward in 2025?
As we usher in a new year, the Indian telecom industry stands at a pivotal moment of transformation. Operators are focusing on monetizing services to sustain investments in networks and technologies while delivering on their commitments to customers and investors. From 5G rollouts to AI-driven solutions, 2024 marked significant progress, setting the stage for 2025. […]
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