5G
BSNL 4G to 5G Tower Upgrade in Next 8 Months, Says Scindia
Summary:BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6–8 months, as announced by Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The transformation targets seamless next-generation connectivity across India. BSNL’s 4G-to-5G Upgrade Timeline Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces, BSNL plans to upgrade its entire 4G tower network to 5G within the next 6-8 months. […]
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6400 5G Towers Added in India During September 2025
Summary:India’s 5G rollout continues to accelerate, including over 6,400 new 5G base stations (BTS) in September 2025, which has taken a total of 5.04 lakh 5G sites across the country. This stable expansion highlights India’s strong pace in achieving 5G coverage nationwide, led by operators like Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL. According to the stats […]
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DoT Extends 5G EMF Self-Certification Deadline to December 31 2025
The Telecommunications Department (DoT) has expanded the self-certification compliance to the 5G Electro Magnetic Field (EMF) by December 31, 2025. This step gives Indian telecom operators more time to ensure that the EMF is met with safety standards, adjusting the Rapid Network Rollout with public health and regulatory standards. What the Extension Means Telecom operators […]
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Vodafone Idea Launches IoT Innovation Lab in Mumbai
Summary:A new IoT Innovation Lab has been launched in Mumbai to accelerate digital transformations led by an enterprise in the Vodafone Idea (Vi) business. The lab will enable businesses, startups and device manufacturers to test and scale IoT solutions in areas such as smart cities, connected vehicles, manufacturing, logistics, BFSI and healthcare. Supported by standardization […]
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BSNL to Showcase Indigenous 4G Stack and 5G Plans
Summary:On September 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the full indigenous 4G stack of BSNL developed by TCS, C-DoT and Tejas Network. “Made in India” technology ensures sovereign telecom security, supports seamless 5G upgrades, and is a significant step in India’s self-reliance in telecom infrastructure. BSNL also confirmed plans to launch 5G services in […]
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BSNL 5G Services in Mumbai and Delhi by End of 2025
Summary:According to the Telecommunications Department (DoT), BSNL is preparing to roll 5G services in Delhi and Mumbai by December 2025. With already ongoing tests, state-run operator is ready to compete with private telcos such as Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, but with unique focus on the deployment of indigenous devices. India’s state-owned telecom operator Bharat […]
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Vodafone Idea Puts 5G FWA Launch on Hold, Focuses on Mobile 5G Expansion
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has now chosen not to start its 5G -Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service in India. Instead, the company is preferring mobile 5G rollout in metro and urban areas to attract new users and reduce the churning, while competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel aggressively expand their FWA home broadband services. Vi’s Current […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Lucknow
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G network by launching services in Lucknow (September 9, 2025) and Kolkata (September 5, 2025). With this rollout, Vi continue their phase 5G extension across their 17 priority circles, offering unlimited 5G data on selected plans and improves digital experiences for customers. Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G […]
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Reliance Jio VoNR Activated in India
Summary:Reliance Jio has successfully rolled out the voice on New Radio (VONR) Pan-India, which has become the first telecom operator in India to give native 5G voice calling. This upgrade eliminates dependence on 4G Follow, which ensures rapid call setup for Jio users over 500 million, ensures crystal-clear voice quality, low delay and better battery […]
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5G Smartwatches Expected to Accelerate 5G Standalone Growth in 2025-26
Summary:Industry experts agree that the launch of 5G smartwatches, expected at the end of 2025, could boost the adoption of 5G standalone (SA) networks. According to Dell’Oro Group, the new gadgets will depend upon 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) tech, which functions on 5G SA networks. With AT&T already announcing RedCap aid masking almost 200 million […]
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