5G
India’s 5G Base Stations Top 4.6 Lakh, but Rollout Pace Slows
India’s 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) count recently surpassed 4.6 lakh in October 2024, adding just a few thousand in the past months. Following an initial rapid deployment, telecom operators have moderated their 5G expansion, citing extensive coverage already achieved and limited monetization opportunities. In July, India crossed the 4.5 lakh BTS milestone, but it […]
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TCS Highlights Transformative Impact of 5G and GenAI on Industries: Report
“Generative AI and 5G technology together have the power to revolutionize industries,” stated a senior executive at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). “While Generative AI (Gen AI) is a popular term, it’s often misused. However, there are definitive areas, particularly in telecom, where its impact can be profound.” Generative AI in Network Management and Security Mayank […]
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Ericsson Unveils 5G Advanced Software for High-Performance Programmable Networks
After establishing robust 5G networks, communications service providers (CSPs) are now set to unlock more potential with the latest innovations from Ericsson. Today, Ericsson announced the launch of seven new 5G Advanced software products, designed to help CSPs create high-performing programmable networks that elevate performance, enhance user experiences, and drive revenue and operational efficiency. These […]
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Data Centers and 5G Expansion Fueling Fiber Cable Boom
A data centre boom globally, in addition to rapid 5G rollouts, is silently propelling the growth of another ancillary industry: Optic fibre cables (OFCs). With top dollar expected to flow into the segment in the next decade, service providers and fibre manufacturers are looking to simultaneously strengthen deployment locally and double down on building capacities […]
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Iraq in Talks with Foreign Companies for 5G Network Launch, One Year Post-Approval
The Iraqi government is reportedly in discussions with foreign companies to operate the country’s forthcoming 5G network, a year after the Iraqi Ministry of Communications approved the 5G plan. According to a report by Iraqi News, Communications Minister Hiyam Al-Yasiri stated that talks are progressing following the cabinet’s approval of a task force, chaired by […]
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BSNL Successfully Trials Indigenous 5G Technology, Launch Set for Early 2025!
BSNL’s Breakthrough in Indigenous 5G Technology: A Milestone for Indian Telecom Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has marked a significant milestone by successfully testing its locally developed 5G technology on the 3.6 GHz and 700 MHz bands. This achievement underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in telecommunications as BSNL gears up for a full 5G launch […]
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Deutsche Telekom Launches 5G Standalone with Focus on Gaming Service
Deutsche Telekom (DT) has officially launched its 5G standalone (SA) service in Germany, taking a different approach compared to rivals Telefónica Deutschland (O2) and Vodafone Germany. Instead of a broad 5G SA network launch, DT is focusing on specific 5G SA use cases, starting with a new 5G+ Gaming option, which uses network slicing technology. […]
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Navi Mumbai Airport: Frog Cellsat to Build Network Coverage with OneDAS Deployment
Indian telecom equipment manufacturer Frog Cellsat Limited (FCL) has secured a contract valued at over Rs 16 crore with Metro Telworks Limited to deploy its OneDAS system at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The agreement, finalized during India Mobile Congress 2024, marks FCL’s third major airport contract in just three months, following successful deployments […]
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Mumbai Metro 3: Airtel First to Give 5G Connectivity
Bharti Airtel announced that it is the first telecom service provider to offer uninterrupted 5G connectivity across the ten new stations of the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line- 3, also known as the Aqua Line. This underground infrastructure is a groundbreaking step to connect the financial capital from the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, […]
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5G-IoT Powered Connected Ambulances Launched in India
India-based health-tech company LifeSigns has announced partnerships with IoT solutions provider Hetrogenous and UK-based airtime provider FloLIVE to launch a 4G/5G-powered connected ambulance solution in India. The product, called LifeConnect, uses medical sensors and live video to monitor patients during ambulance transport to hospitals. The Chennai-based company has already deployed this solution in hospitals across […]
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