5G
Contribution of 5G Technology on India Economy
Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Monday that 5G technology is projected to contribute approximately USD 450 billion to the Indian economy by 2040. Speaking at the Global Standards Symposium at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, one of the world’s largest telecom events, Scindia highlighted the transformative potential of 5G. He stated, “In […]
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Ericsson and Bharti Airtel Multi Billion Deal for 5G Equipment
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has secured a new multi-billion-dollar contract to supply 5G equipment to India’s Bharti Airtel, according to two sources familiar with the deal. This follows Ericsson’s involvement in a $3.6 billion contract last month with Vodafone Idea, where it shared the deal with Samsung. The new agreements are expected to boost […]
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Vodafone Idea Grants Ericsson 4G/5G Contract in Key Operational Circles
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), India’s third-largest telecom operator, has awarded Ericsson a significant 4G/5G contract in key operational circles. This move will enhance Ericsson’s market share in the country’s network infrastructure business. Ericsson will assist Vodafone Idea in deploying 4G and 5G networks across existing operational areas, including Delhi, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, further expanding […]
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Jio’s Rs 198 Prepaid Plan Offers Unlimited 5G
Reliance Jio is the only Indian telecom operator offering 5G services at a price point below Rs 200. This is a strategic move for Jio, as it caters to its highly price-sensitive customer base. After the tariff hike in July 2024, Jio updated its 5G terms—now, only plans with 2GB of daily data qualify for […]
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BSNL Promises Government About Network Deployment
BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) officials have assured members of parliament (MPs) that the state-run telecom operator’s services will improve within six months, aiming to meet the target of deploying 1 lakh towers. This differs from Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s statement that BSNL is expected to reach this milestone by mid-2025. MPs raised concerns over […]
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Green 5G Initiative Launched by Airtel
Bharti Airtel has launched a “Green 5G” initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency across its mobile network. The collaboration focuses on reducing carbon emissions by approximately 143,413 metric tons of CO2 annually through energy-efficient solutions in Airtel’s 4G and 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN), as announced by Airtel. Airtel Green 5G Initiative Responding to the growing […]
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3385 5G BTS Deployed in September 2024
5G has expanded rapidly in India, but recently, the pace of 5G base transceiver station (BTS) deployments has slowed. In September 2024, India added 3,385 new 5G BTS sites, increasing the total count from 4,53,794 to 4,57,179. This is a more significant jump compared to the 1,500 new sites added in August. So why have […]
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5G O-RAN Testing Lab Inaugurates at C-DOT Bengaluru
Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, visited the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) campus in Bengaluru, where he inaugurated the 5G O-RAN testing lab and the “Tejas Centre of Excellence for Wireless Communications.” He also launched C-DOT’s indigenously designed 32T32R Massive MIMO radio, capable of delivering 1+ Gbps download speeds using the 5G […]
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Jio Launches New 98-Day Plan with Unlimited 5G, Read Full Details Here
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading mobile network operators, has introduced a new plan with 98 days of validity, available for both prepaid and postpaid customers. Priced at Rs 999, the plan offers unlimited 5G access, unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day, and access to Jio Cloud, Jio Cinema, and JioTV apps. If 5G […]
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Reliance Jio Set to Unveil Private 5G Deployments in Upcoming Months
Reliance Jio, India’s top telecom operator, plans to showcase its private 5G network deployments with enterprise customers in the coming three to four months, according to Ajay Sehgal, Chief Revenue Officer of Jio Business. Speaking at 5G Industries Innovation Summit 2024, Sehgal revealed that multiple proof-of-concept (PoC) projects are already in progress, with a focus […]
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