5G
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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Indian Army Introduces First Indigenous 4G Base Station by Signaltron
The Indian Army has inducted its first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron via the government e-marketplace portal. Signaltron’s founder, Himamshu Khasnis, informed that the chip used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations was developed by Signalchip. Founded in 2010, Signalchip is a fabless semiconductor company dedicated to developing chips […]
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Germany to Phase Out Huawei and ZTE Components from 5G Networks
Germany announced on Thursday that it will phase out the use of components from Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE in its 5G networks over the coming years due to national security concerns. The interior ministry stated that parts from these firms will no longer be used in “core” 5G mobile networks by the end […]
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DoT to Host Hackathon on 5G and 6G Technologies
The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is set to host the “5G/6G and Emerging Technologies Hackathon” this September. This initiative seeks to unite innovators, industry leaders, and academics to explore the cutting-edge of next-generation telecom technologies, according to a department statement. The World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA2024) will take place in New Delhi from October 15 […]
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Telefonica Germany to Expand 5G Network Along Motorways
Telefonica Germany (O2 Telefonica) has entered into a cooperation agreement with Autobahn, the company managing highways, and the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport to expand the 5G network along highways. Telefonica aims to enhance mobile connectivity by deploying 5G technology along the 13,200-kilometer motorway network to accommodate increasing mobile data traffic. Expanding the 5G […]
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