5G
Turk Telekom Launches 5G-Driven Smart Agriculture Initiative
Turk Telekom has launched a pilot 5G network in the town of Çorum, focusing on developing digital agriculture applications to revolutionize the agricultural sector. Collaborating with ZTE, the project uses drones to monitor crops and farming infrastructure, collecting real-time data to enable automated processes such as irrigation and fertilization. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like drones […]
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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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Median Mobile Download Speed- India Touches 100 Mbps | Ookla Speed Test Report
Indian telecom operators have been making significant strides in addressing network capacity and coverage challenges across the nation. Their sustained investments and relentless efforts have propelled the country to new heights in mobile connectivity. India’s median mobile download speed, which remained below 30 Mbps just a few years ago, has now reached an impressive 100 […]
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5G and Private Networks- Key Drivers of Smart Manufacturing Revolution
As India progresses toward its ambition of becoming a $7 trillion economy by 2030, the manufacturing sector is poised to play a pivotal role in this transformation. The Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative has been instrumental in fostering and strengthening the manufacturing ecosystem by boosting foreign direct investments, advancing skill development, and modernizing infrastructure. […]
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Vodafone Idea Starts Its 5G Services in 17 Areas
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has launched 5G services across all 17 licensed service areas (LSAs) in India, marking its commercial entry into the 5G domain. However, this launch is on a small scale, meaning only a limited number of users can currently experience the service. Vodafone Idea has deployed 5G on both the 3.3 GHz […]
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Vodafone Idea Partners with Tejas Networks to Enhance Backhaul for 4G and 5G Expansion
Homegrown telecom equipment manufacturer Tejas Networks has secured a three-year contract from Vodafone Idea (Vi) to supply backhaul solutions for the operator’s 4G and upcoming 5G networks. Under the agreement, Tejas Networks will provide its TJ1400 and TJ1600 packet and optical transmission systems to enhance Vi’s backhaul capacity and improve network performance across multiple regions […]
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Du Launches 5G Cloud RAN Solution in Abu Dhabi
UAE telecom provider du has deployed the first commercial 5G Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) solution in the Middle East and Africa. This deployment is part of du’s hybrid RAN strategy, which integrates cloud-native and purpose-built infrastructures to enhance scalability and flexibility while addressing the UAE’s growing digital demands. The initiative supports advanced technologies like […]
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Airtel Ericsson Deal of Multi-Billion Dollar Extended
Ericsson has signed a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension agreement with Bharti Airtel to provide radio access network (RAN) products and solutions for its 4G and 5G networks. The agreement includes the deployment of centralized RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions to enhance network capacity and coverage. Under the deal, Ericsson will also deliver software upgrades for […]
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AT&T Partners with Mavenir for Open RAN 5G Radio Deployment
AT&T has announced plans to deploy Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) radios from Mavenir, aligning with its strategy to build an open, multi-vendor, and programmable wireless network. In a joint blog post, Rob Soni, VP of RAN Technology, and Todd Zeiler, VP of Wireless Engineering & Construction at AT&T, stated, “We have signed new […]
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Jio and Airtel Focus on 4G-to-5G Upgrades Over New 5G Infrastructure Investments
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are taking a cautious approach to the construction of their 5G network. With low capacity uses and monetization issues, both businesses are focusing on upgrading their 4G consumers to more expensive 5G service, which has shut down 5G infrastructure investment. According to industry sources, the current 5G network usage of […]
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