5G
Jio Advocates for 2G Shutdown Policy; Vodafone Idea Pushes for 4G/5G Migration
India’s leading telecom operator has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to advocate for a government policy aimed at phasing out legacy 2G and 3G technologies in India. This move is intended to prevent unnecessary network costs and facilitate the migration of all customers to more advanced 4G and 5G mobile networks. Vodafone […]
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Indian Operators Face Fines Over 5G Rollout Delays
While Reliance Jio asserts its completion of the national 5G rollout and Bharti Airtel aims to achieve the same by March, Vodafone Idea and newcomer Adani Data Networks may face fines for failing to meet the minimum 5G rollout obligations set by India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The DoT has issued “show cause” notices to […]
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DoT Anticipates Limited Revenue during Spectrum Auctions 2024
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised its anticipated revenue from the forthcoming spectrum auctions, signaling a significant reduction in expected earnings. Initially, the government aimed to generate Rs 5,000 crores from the spectrum auctions scheduled for the last quarter of FY24. However, a report that DoT has slashed the revenue target to Rs 500 […]
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Private 5G: A Pivotal Model in Transforming Major Sporting Events
In 2018, the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea provided an early glimpse into the potential of pre-standardized 5G technology, offering valuable lessons that influenced the eventual development of 5G networks. Fast forward five years, and 5G is reshaping major sporting events in significant ways. While Formula 1 has long been at the forefront of […]
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Government Panel Examines 5G Deployment Challenges at Airports
A panel led by principal scientific adviser Ajay Kumar Sood has been assigned the task of resolving the contentious issue surrounding the rollout of 5G services near airports, considering concerns related to aircraft and passenger safety. According to senior officials familiar with the matter, a broader panel has been formed to address the “5G matter” […]
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Amdocs Facilitating Telecom Operators in Monetizing 5G and IoT Use Cases Across Logistics, Healthcare, and Connected Devices
U.S.-based telecom software firm AMDOCS, is collaborating with telecom operators to identify and capitalize cases of the use of new 5G and Internet of Things (IoT), especially in logistics, healthcare, connected vehicles and connected devices. Summit Banerjee, Chairman of Division, Cloud Operations Services and Customer Service Unit head mentioned that while these use cases are […]
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Reliance’s 5G Launch Fails to Boost Fixed Wireless Broadband Subscriptions, Experiences Decline
Despite the launch of Reliance’s 5G broadband service, Reliance Air Fibre, in September, data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reports a decline in subscription rates for fixed wireless broadband in September and October. According to TRAI, the monthly growth rate for fixed wireless subscribers was -2.51% in September and -1.24% in October, […]
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Telecom Hiring in India Expected to Decelerate in FY25 After Conclusion of 5G Rollout
The hiring landscape in India’s telecom sector is anticipated to experience a significant decline, dropping to 10-15% year-over-year in the fiscal year 2025 from the notable 35% year-over-year witnessed in the fiscal year 2024. The moderation is primarily attributed to the completion of the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) services by major carriers such as Reliance […]
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Jio Achieves World’s Fastest 5G Rollout in December, Says Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Jio declared the completion of its 5G rollout across every taluka and town in India by December 2023, fulfilling a prior commitment. Despite this claim, the company’s official website still displays 5G availability in 7,764 cities/towns, with the last update date unclear. During the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet – 2024, Mukesh Ambani announced […]
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Guidelines in the Pipeline for Telecom Operators to Lease 5G Spectrum to Private Networks
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to establish guidelines for the leasing of spectrum to captive private networks, presenting a new revenue avenue for telecom operators, especially in the context of 5G monetization. This move will enable telcos, which have acquired spectrum through auctions, to lease airwaves to captive non-public networks (CNPN) or private […]
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