4G
Nokia Introduces 4G/5G Drone-in-a-Box Solution in the United States
Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz jointly announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of the Nokia Drone Networks solution, marking a significant milestone as the FCC’s first full certification of a native 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution. The purpose of this innovative solution, designed by Nokia, is to serve as a shareable data collection platform with diverse […]
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BSNL Collaborates with IITM and Anna University to Extend 4G/5G Networks to Campuses and Enhance Student Skillsets
As a significant step towards fostering collaboration between industry and academia in the country, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology – Madras (IIT-M) and Anna University (AU) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to facilitate enterprise solutions for start-ups and international training, […]
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Anticipating 2024 in India: 5G, Rural Connectivity, and Satcom
The upcoming year is poised to be pivotal for the Indian telecom industry, grappling with the imperative to realize returns on 5G investments while witnessing the growth of the satellite communication (satcom) ecosystem. The year could also accentuate India’s telecom duopoly, with a potential focus on rural connectivity by telecommunication companies. 5G Monetization: Year of […]
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Challenges in Timely Permissions Hampers Telecom Infrastructure Deployment in UP
Telecom infrastructure deployment is facing significant hurdles in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP), causing concerns for both telecom operators and infrastructure providers (IPs). The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has highlighted the delays in obtaining permissions for deploying telecom infrastructure in UP. Despite the implementation of a single-window system for clearances and approvals by […]
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Airtel’s Evaluation Raises Questions on Taara Technology for Backhaul Deployment
Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, is reconsidering Taara as its primary choice for wireless backhaul technology. Taara, developed by Alphabet, Google’s parent company, was initially intended to be the backhaul for Airtel’s 4G/5G services. However, field trials revealed limitations, particularly in terms of efficiency during adverse weather conditions. Airtel found that Taara’s performance declines […]
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Vodafone Idea’s Surge in 4G Subscribers: A Boost from Government Initiative
In Q2 FY24, Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, experienced a significant boost through a government initiative in collaboration with the Rajasthan government. The partnership aimed to provide free smartphones and mobile connections to females in the state under the scheme known as Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojna (IGSY). This strategic move by the government, […]
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One Year Into 5G Deployment: Users Maintain Strong Preference for 4G
A year after the introduction of 5G services, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, collectively amassing around 125 million subscribers, are grappling with the challenge of recouping their substantial investments. The absence of compelling use cases that warrant premium pricing has hindered the monetization of 5G. Many users, equipped with 5G smartphones, find that 4G adequately […]
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BSNL 4G Sim Upgradation: BSNL Offers Free Data to Encourage SIM Upgrade
As part of its efforts to promote the adoption of the latest technology, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering additional data benefits to users who upgrade their old BSNL 2G/3G SIMs to a BSNL 4G SIM. BSNL’s Andhra Pradesh division has announced that users who switch to a 4G SIM will receive 4GB of […]
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BSNL’s 4G Service Set to Debut in December, Nationwide Expansion Targeted by June 2024
The state-owned telecommunications company BSNL is set to launch its 4G service in a phased approach, starting in December and gradually expanding nationwide by June of the following year. P K Purwar, the Chairman and Managing Director of BSNL, revealed these plans during an interview with PTI at the India Mobile Congress. He emphasized that […]
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India Aims for Self-Reliance in Telecom Sector, Surprises the World with 4G/5G Tech
Neeraj Mittal, the Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), expressed India’s aspiration to achieve self-reliance in the telecom sector. He highlighted India’s remarkable progress in developing indigenous 4G and 5G technologies in a short period, noting that the country has “surprised” the world with its achievements. Mittal made these remarks at the ‘India Telecom […]
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