5G
IEEE Innovates 5G, 6G Test Beds
Telecom engineers and researchers often face significant challenges when testing their 5G and 6G prototypes, primarily due to the difficulty in finding suitable testbeds that can run experiments with new hardware and software. Traditional experimentation platforms that mimic real-world conditions can be expensive, have time limitations, or be restricted to specific companies and technologies. To […]
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BSNL 5G SIM Card Launched | BSNL 4G & 5G Rollout Gets Boost
BSNL is actively rolling out its 4G services across India and has begun preparations for its 5G network. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently announced that 80,000 towers would be installed by the end of October, with an additional 21,000 by March next year, totaling one lakh 4G network towers by March 2025. He noted that […]
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5G Rollout in India to Accelerate After RoW Permission
The Indian government has implemented key measures to streamline Right of Way (RoW) permissions for infrastructure providers (IPs) and telecom operators, facilitating a faster rollout of 5G across the country. According to the latest data from the Smart Cities Mission by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, 7,218 projects worth Rs 1,45,083 crore have […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Conducts 5G Call Using Indigenous Technology
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, inaugurated the Network Operations Centre at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus. The Centre hosts indigenously developed security infrastructure for identifying and monitoring cyber […]
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Jio, Airtel to Spend $2 Billion on 5G Gears
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are poised to collectively purchase an additional $2 billion worth of 5G network equipment to enhance their next-generation mobile broadband coverage, catering to a rapidly growing user base amidst rising shipments of 5G-compatible smartphones, according to sources familiar with the matter. Sunil Mittal-led Airtel has issued a fresh request for […]
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Fastest 5G Standalone Network Launched in Japan
NTT Docomo has announced plans to commercialize the deployment of New Radio-Dual Connectivity (NR-DC) technology, which it claims will offer Japan’s fastest download speeds, reaching up to 6.6 Gbps on its 5G Standalone (SA) Network. The company will begin offering this technology on August 1, 2024, in selected areas within Tokyo and Kanagawa Prefecture, with […]
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Indian Telecom Providers Anticipate 6G Commercial Launch by 2029-30
Although 5G is still being rolled out across India, telecom providers are already exploring the development of 6G technology. This upcoming network generation is anticipated to heavily rely on artificial intelligence (AI), with experts forecasting that AI algorithms will be integral in autonomously managing 6G networks. Sajan Paul, Managing Director and Country Manager for India […]
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Budget 2024: Cost of 4G and 5G Network Rollouts Set to Rise with Customs Duty Increase
The upcoming rollouts of 4G and 5G networks are expected to become more expensive, following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to increase the basic customs duty (BCD) on printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) from 10% to 15% in the Budget 2024-25. PCBAs are a crucial component in various telecom equipment, including mobile base stations, and […]
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Airtel Unlimited 5G Plan Updated with New Booster Plan
After revising its tariff plans, Bharti Airtel has introduced new data booster packs, allowing users on plans without Unlimited 5G benefits to upgrade and enjoy Unlimited 5G data. Initially, Airtel announced that only users on plans with 2GB of data per day or more would receive Unlimited 5G Data benefits. New Data Booster Packs For […]
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Telefonica Boosts 5G Network in Over 400 Tourist Destinations Across Spain
Telefonica Spain (Movistar) has launched its 5G summer plan to boost network capacity and coverage in 401 out of 445 tourist destinations where its 5G service is already operational. This upgrade spans 320 coastal areas and 81 inland locations experiencing significant summer visitor influxes. Telefonica announced on Thursday that these enhancements will remain in place […]
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