5G
DoT Launches Initiative to Boost Industry 4.0 Adoption Among MSMEs
The Telecom Sector of Excellence (TCoE) India, representing DoT, is seeking proposals from organizations and startups to develop a comprehensive baseline survey for the MSME sector in India. The focus of this survey will be on Digital Transformation through 5G Technologies and their impact. With the manufacturing industry experiencing a significant shift due to Industry […]
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Airport 5G: DoT Calls for Enhanced In-Building Solutions
In light of ongoing security concerns, the government has temporarily barred the use of 5G services in airports. However, recognizing the critical need for uninterrupted connectivity, authorities have reportedly instructed telecom operators to deploy more in-building solutions within airport facilities. The decision to restrict 5G services at airports stems from potential interference with aircraft communication […]
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Modi 3.0: Telcos Set for 6 GHz Demand
In a fresh set of demands to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third-term National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, the telecom industry has called for the allocation of the 6 GHz frequency band, non-commercial electric power rates, and the on-ground implementation of the right of way (ROW) framework to expand telecom services in the country. “Some of […]
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T20 Cricket World Cup: Reliance Jio Plans are Here
Reliance Jio, a leading Indian telecom operator, offers Disney+ Hotstar subscriptions bundled with various postpaid, prepaid, and broadband plans. These plans provide access to Disney+ Hotstar, enabling you to watch the T20 Cricket World Cup in high resolution at no extra cost. Here’s a breakdown of the plans that include Disney+ Hotstar: Reliance Jio Prepaid […]
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HPE Aruba Aims to Simplify Private 5G for Enterprises
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba has introduced a new private 5G portfolio designed specifically for enterprise use, providing a streamlined configuration that includes everything needed to deploy a private 4G/5G network. A private 5G network employs the same network solutions, encoding schemes, and often the same spectrum as public 5G. The key difference is its […]
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5G Spectrum Auction Date Postponed to 25 June
On the eve of its next 5G spectrum auction, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has once again postponed the auction, now rescheduled for June 25. Initially set for May 20, the auction was first delayed to June 6 to follow the country’s general elections, the results of which were announced today. However, the DoT amended […]
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What is RAN (Radio Access Network) in Telecom?
What is RAN in Telecom? RAN is a key element of a wireless telecommunications system that connects individual devices to other parts of the network via a radio link. The RAN connects user equipment—such as cellphones, computers, or remotely controlled machines—over a fiber or wireless backhaul connection. What is RAN used for? 1. Connecting […]
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Ericsson to Deploy Private 5G at Tesla Berlin Factory
Ericsson has been identified as the exclusive provider of 5G equipment for Tesla’s inaugural private 5G network at its Berlin Gigafactory, according to Asad Khan, Research Director for 5G and Wireless Networks at SNS Telecom & IT. Initially in Proof-of-Concept (PoC) mode since 2023, the network recently became fully operational. “Our understanding is that it […]
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5G Spectrum News: Airtel to Lead 5G Spectrum Purchases, Says Analysts
Bharti Airtel is poised to boost its sub-GHz spectrum holdings in the coveted 900 MHz band across a dozen circles, likely emerging as the top spectrum buyer among the three major telecom operators in the upcoming auction, despite Reliance Jio submitting the highest earnest money deposit (EMD), according to analysts. This strategic move is primarily […]
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For Faster 5G at Home, Jio and Airtel Push Major Expansion of FWA Broadband
Indian consumers can look forward to an enhanced 5G experience at home, as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are set to expand their high-speed wireless broadband services. The two leading telecom operators by market share are planning to broaden their fixed wireless access (FWA) offerings in the coming quarters to aggressively target the home and […]
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