4G
India Showcases Telecom Transformation at 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting
At the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, highlighted India’s rapid transformation in digital infrastructure, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital growth. From Bridging the Digital Divide to Global Digital Leadership Dr. Sekhar showcased India’s digital […]
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BSNL Places ₹2,903 Crore Add-On 4G Order with TCS to Expand Nationwide Network
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom operator, has taken another major step toward its goal of deploying 4G services across India. As part of its phased rollout strategy targeting 1 lakh 4G sites, BSNL has issued an add-on Advance Purchase Order (APO) worth ₹2,903 crore to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). In a recent […]
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Ericsson and Proximus Join Forces to Enhance Indoor 4G and 5G Connectivity in Belgium
Belgian telecom operator Proximus has partnered with Ericsson to enhance indoor 4G and 5G connectivity using Ericsson’s advanced Radio Dot System. This initiative aims to address the growing data traffic demands driven by digital transformation in enterprise environments. Under this collaboration, Ericsson’s compact and energy-efficient small cell solution will be integrated into Proximus’ indoor network […]
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BSNL 4G to 5G Transition will Begin in June 2025, Says Scindia
State-run telecom operator BSNL is set to begin its transition from 4G to 5G in June 2025, aligning with the completion of its 4G deployment across 100,000 sites, Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced. Of the planned 100,000 sites, 89,000 have already been installed, with 72,000 commissioned […]
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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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