5G
6G Launch in India Likely to be Delayed Beyond 2030 Due to Slow 5G Monetization
The rollout of 6G services in India is expected to be delayed beyond the 2030 target, as telecom operators and industry experts point to slow 5G Monetization and the absence of strong use cases. Globally, telecom operators are seeing low returns on investment (ROI) at just 3%, even lower than traditional bank deposits, making large-scale […]
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5G Services Reach 773 Out of 776 Districts Across India: Government
5G services have been rolled out across all states and Union Territories in India and are now available in 773 out of 776 districts, including Lakshadweep, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. As of February 28, telecom service providers (TSPs) have installed 4.69 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) nationwide, Minister of State for Communications […]
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BSNL 5G Rollout News- Government to Fast Track 5G Rollout
The government is fast-tracking BSNL’s 5G rollout, with ongoing efforts to upgrade the state-run telecom operator’s 4G network. As part of this initiative, BSNL has set an ambitious target of deploying 100,000 new mobile towers, of which 65,000 4G towers have already been installed. Alongside these upgrades, momentum is building for the launch of BSNL’s […]
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India’s 5G BTS Count Reaches 4,69,792 by February 2025
The expansion of 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) in India has significantly slowed down. Both Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have scaled back their capital expenditure on 5G rollout, shifting their focus towards network optimization. The sluggish pace of 5G BTS additions reflects a stagnating market, with limited consumer use cases driving adoption. As of […]
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BSNL 5G Rollout Accelerated as India Reconsiders Make-in-India Policy
India is considering a major policy shift in its approach to upgrading Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to 5G by allowing foreign vendors to participate in the ₹17,000 crore telecom equipment tender. This would mark a significant departure from the government’s previous stance, which mandated the use of only indigenous technology for BSNL’s network upgrades, […]
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Vodafone Idea Prepares for 5G Rollout to Stay Competitive
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecom operator, is gearing up for a major transition—its long-awaited 5G rollout. While the company continues to expand and enhance its 4G coverage and capacity, it cannot afford to ignore the rapid advancements in 5G. Unlike Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have already achieved nationwide 5G coverage, Vodafone Idea […]
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India Focuses on Private 5G Sector
India’s private 5G sector is still in its early stages. Telecom operators believe they are best positioned to provide enterprises with access to private 5G networks. However, many businesses argue that they should have the option to set up their own private 5G networks if they are granted access to the spectrum. The Department of […]
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Jio Recorded World’s Fastest 5G SA Speeds in Q4 2024: Ookla
Reliance Jio, the only Indian telecom operator to have deployed a 5G Standalone (SA) network, has recorded the highest median download speeds globally among countries with 5G SA, according to Ookla’s latest Q4 2024 report. The report highlights India’s leadership in 5G SA download speeds, clocking in at 260.71 Mbps—surpassing China’s 224.82 Mbps, Japan’s 254.18 […]
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India Set to Operate Fully on 5G by 2026, Accelerates Indigenous 6G Development
India will operate entirely on 5G by the end of 2026, with efforts already in motion to develop homegrown 6G technology, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced at the India-Israel Business Forum in New Delhi. India’s 5G Rollout and Future 6G Development “By the end of 2026, the entire country will be […]
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India’s Optical Fiber Surge Fueled by AI, 5G, and Data Center Expansion
India’s optical fiber cable sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by rapid digitalization, expanding 5G networks, and the increasing adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI). According to a recent CBRE report, India’s data center capacity is projected to nearly double from 950 MW to 1,800 MW by 2026. Key Drivers of Data Center Growth […]
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