5G
India’s 5G Infrastructure Faces Challenges in Supporting AI Workloads
Summary: India’s 5G network has expanded quickly, led by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and the ongoing rollout by Vodafone Idea, placing the country ninth globally for median 5G download speeds. However, an Ookla report highlights that relatively low upload speeds and average multi-server latency of 51.6 ms could limit the performance of AI-powered applications, particularly […]
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Tech Mahindra and Microsoft Collaborate to Accelerate AI-Powered 5G Network Digital Twin for Telecom Transformation
Summary: Tech Mahindra has partnered with Microsoft to launch an AI-powered network digital twin platform that helps telecom operators modernise network operations, improve service quality, and maximise 5G revenue opportunities. Built using Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Azure Digital Twins, and advanced AI technologies, the solution enables real-time network intelligence, predictive analytics, automated decision-making, and autonomous operations. […]
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Premium 5G Offering Triggers Fresh Competition in Telecom Sector
Summary: India’s telecom sector is witnessing a divide over 5G monetisation strategies, with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio supporting premium 5G priority services through network slicing, while Vodafone Idea has opposed the concept, citing concerns over digital equality and net neutrality. The debate intensified after Airtel launched its “Priority Postpaid” plans, offering enhanced connectivity for […]
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Ericsson CEO Highlights Bharti Airtel’s Network Slicing as a Key Enabler for India’s AI-Driven 5G Future
Summary: Börje Ekholm said Bharti Airtel’s launch of differentiated connectivity services marks a major milestone in India’s 5G journey. He highlighted that Airtel is using advanced 5G Standalone and network slicing technologies to deliver enhanced and more reliable performance for postpaid users, while also supporting future AI-driven applications that require low latency and stable connectivity. […]
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Vodafone Idea Limited Rolls Out 5G Services in Goa
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited has launched its 5G services in Goa, expanding its network footprint and entering a key high-demand market. The rollout focuses on enhancing connectivity in areas with heavy data usage, including tourist hotspots and commercial centres, as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen presence in priority regions and deliver improved network […]
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Telecom operators have called on the government to lower spectrum prices before the upcoming auction, citing slow returns from 5G investments
Summary: India’s telecom operators have urged the government to lower spectrum prices ahead of the next auction, citing weak returns from heavy 5G investments and continued pressure on their finances. Industry body COAI has highlighted that despite billions spent since 2022, monetisation remains slow due to limited use cases and gradual adoption, with revenues not […]
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Vi rolls out 5G services in Chennai
Summary: Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has launched 5G services in Chennai, completing its presence across all metro cities and expanding its reach in India’s data market. The company plans to extend 5G to multiple cities, including Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Vellore, and Pondicherry by May 2026 as part of its broader strategy to cover 133 […]
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Mobile Services Revenue in APAC Expected to Hit $347 Billion by 2030, Fueled by Expansion of 5G
Summary: Mobile service revenue in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow steadily to $347.3 billion by 2030, driven by rising mobile subscribers and rapid 5G expansion. Data services will remain the main revenue source, supported by increased adoption of high-value 5G plans across both developed and emerging markets. Government-backed 5G initiatives are further accelerating […]
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Virgin Media O2 broadens its RAN agreement with Ericsson to enhance the UK’s 5G network and improve mobile performance
Summary: Ericsson has expanded its long-term partnership with Virgin Media O2 through a five-year agreement to serve as the primary RAN supplier, supporting a major upgrade of the UK network under the operator’s Mobile Transformation Plan. The collaboration focuses on enhancing 5G capabilities, network performance, and efficiency through advanced radio technologies, AI-driven optimization, and improved […]
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Vi excels in 5G experience, while Jio and Airtel hold speed advantage: Opensignal
Summary: Opensignal’s latest analysis shows that Vodafone Idea (Vi) has, for the first time since launching 5G in March 2025, outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel on key 5G experience metrics, leading in video, gaming, and voice app performance based on user data collected in Q4 2025. While Vi topped experience categories, Jio retained its […]
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