5G
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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Vodafone Idea 5G Launched in Kolkata- Officially
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has officially launched its 5G services in Kolkata, which has made it another city in West Bengal after Siliguri. With this rollout, Vi continues its network expansion in India, aiming to strengthen its position in India’s highly competitive telecom market. After the 5G launch of Vodafone Idea in Kolkata, the operator recently […]
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IMC 2025 to Focus on 5G, 6G, and Digital Inclusion for All Indians
Summary:The upcoming India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, scheduled for October 8-11 in New Delhi, will focus on advancing 5G and 6G technologies at the same time as also prioritizing their role in virtual inclusion. The event’s subject, “Innovate to Transform,” emphasizes how these advanced technologies can benefit all sections of society, which includes farmers, college […]
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India Hosts 3GPP RAN Meetings for the First Time: A Milestone in 6G Standardization
Summary:India has achieved a historic milestone for the first time in Bengaluru by hosting the 3GPP Radio Access Network (RAN) Working Group Meetings (RAN1 -RAN5). Supported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), the event brings together global experts to discuss 6G standardization under 3GPP release 20 and finalize […]
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Indian Government Sets Up 100 5G Labs, Approves Rs 275.88 Crore for 6G R&D Projects
Summary:100 dedicated 5G labs has been set up by Govt of India in educational institutions to create 6g-tailoured ecosystems for startups, researchers and academics. Under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme, the government has already approved 104 projects worth Rs 275.88 crore for 6G research and development. The initiative also includes the formation of […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Tested in Kolkata (Officially Not Announced)
Summary:Vodafone Idea (Vi) has rolled out its 5G network in Kolkata, making it the first city to receive Vi’s next generation mobile service in West Bengal. Although the official announcement is not yet, the initial user reports confirm that the 5G is live in parts of the city, Siliguri is expected to follow soon. The […]
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Vodafone Idea Lauches 5G Service in Jaipur
Summary:Vodafone Idea (VI) has officially launched its 5G services in Jaipur, which marks the entry into Rajasthan’s high-speed mobile broadband space. With this rollout, VI aims to provide an enlarged user experience through advanced infrastructure and AI-operated adaptation. Following the approach of the contestants Jio and Airtel, service is available for free for users recharging […]
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