5G
5G Use Case Workshop by DoT at IIT Gandhinagar
The National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training (NTIPRIT), operating under the Department of Telecommunications (DOT), organized a two-day workshop at IIT Gandhinagar aimed at raising awareness about the diverse applications of 5G technology across industries. Titled “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness,” the workshop focused on fostering innovation in 5G […]
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Nokia MBiT Report 2024 Highlights 5G-Led Mobile Data Usage Growth in India
Nokia has published the findings of its latest annual Indian market-focused Mobile Broadband Index (MBiT). The Nokia MBiT 2024 report highlights a significant surge in mobile data usage in India, particularly among 5G users, who are consuming approximately 3.6 times more data compared to 4G users since October 2022. In 2023, the country witnessed users […]
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AirFiber or 5G FWA are the Future, Says Airtel
Bharti Airtel, a leading Indian telecom operator, looks at 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) or AirFiber as a use case of 5G that can definitely be monetised heavily in the future. The telco believes in the underlying potential and the problem that FWA or AirFiber solves for customers and the telcos. Randeep Sekhon, Bharti Airtel’s […]
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Qualcomm Chennai Design Center Launched on 14th March
American chipmaker Qualcomm on 14th March inaugurated its Chennai Design Center which has been built with an investment of Rs. 177.27 crore and will specialize in wireless connectivity solutions, with a focus on innovations that complement Wi-Fi technologies. The company said that the center would actively contribute to Qualcomm’s global Research and Development endeavors in […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | 5G Rollout Speeds Up in India in Last 4 Months, Says Julian Gorman
The rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks has rapidly accelerated in India over the last four months, as stated by a senior executive of GSMA, the London-based telco association. This acceleration has led to the revision of GSMA Intelligence’s global forecast for 5G subscriptions by the end of the decade. Julian Gorman, Head of Asia […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | India’s 5G Growth is Fastest Than Anywhere Globally, Says Ludvig Landgren
The fifth-generation (5G) mobile subscriptions in India have surged past 165 million and are projected to reach 860 million by the close of 2029, according to a senior executive from Swedish telecom giant Ericsson. Ludvig Landgren, Vice President Cloud Software & Services and Head of Enterprise, Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India at […]
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TAWAL & MOBiSENSE Launches New Tech for Private 5G Networks
Saudi Arabia’s integrated IT infrastructure provider, TAWAL, has unveiled a new technical system developed locally for private 5G networks. The AI-native mobility analytics solution has been showcased in collaboration with MOBiSENSE at the recently concluded LEAP 2024 in Riyadh. According to TAWAL, the new technology was developed at KAUST labs with the support of the […]
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5G to Increase Mobile Service Revenue Growth In APAC During 2023-2028, Says GlobalData
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is anticipated to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% in mobile services revenue, surging from $321.9 billion in 2023 to $388.7 billion by 2028, primarily fueled by the adoption of 5G mobile data services, according to the latest report from GlobalData released on Tuesday ie 12th Mar […]
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5G Coverage Map by Jio & Airtel Might be Soon Unveiled for Users
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have extensively deployed 5G networks across the country, yet consumers face uncertainty regarding where they can access 5G versus 4G services. To address this issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to mandate telcos to publish comprehensive 4G and 5G coverage maps for consumers. TRAI aims […]
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5G Spectrum Base Price Increased by 9-12% for May 20 Auction
The government has raised the pan-India base prices for the upcoming 5G airwaves auction across the 3.3 GHz, 26 GHz, and 1,800 MHz bands by 9-12% per unit compared to the previous sale nearly two years ago, according to analysts. The auction, slated to commence on May 20, is the country’s second for 5G spectrum. […]
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