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Bharat 6G Alliance Pushes for Extension of PLI Scheme Until 2030
The working group on device technology, sensors, and manufacturing systems, part of the Bharat 6G Alliance, has proposed extending the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for mobile devices until 2030. It also recommended maintaining the policy of discouraging imported phones through the end of the decade, a key strategy to boost local 6G device manufacturing. The […]
Read MoreAI with 6G Vision, How Does It Goes?
During the recent 6G Forum, although the opening session wasn’t directly focused on artificial intelligence (AI), the discussion repeatedly returned to the role of AI in shaping the overall 6G vision. AI is evidently pivotal for 6G, but how does it truly fit into the bigger picture? While OpenAI’s ChatGPT popularized generative AI, making it […]
Read MoreIMC 2024: India Will Lead 6G Globe wise
India is poised to lead the world in 6G technology, having marched alongside global advancements in 5G and previously followed in 4G, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the inauguration of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) and India Mobile Congress. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for not just adopting new technologies but […]
Read MoreIndia Joins 6G Global Leaders by Patent Filling
After successfully rolling out 5G across the country at record speed, India is now rapidly advancing in 6G technology and ranks among the top six nations globally in filing 6G-related patents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned India as a key player in the design, development, and deployment of 6G technology by 2030. Under the […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Indian Mobile Congress 2024
The Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, one of India’s premier technology events, is set to take place from October 15 to October 18, 2024. This highly anticipated event will bring together key players from both the Indian and international tech sectors. The theme for this year is “The Future Is Now,” focusing on the latest […]
Read MoreBroadband Providers and Tech Giants Oppose Bharat 6G’s 6GHz Band Proposal
A draft report from the Bharat 6G Alliance, proposing the use of the 6GHz band for telecom operators in 6G services, has sparked opposition from tech companies and broadband service providers. The report, which is yet to be publicly released, identifies the 6GHz band due to its extensive contiguous bandwidth, stating that it can “enhance […]
Read MoreNTT Docomo Unveils 6G Harmonised Intelligence Initiative
NTT Docomo has launched a new initiative called the “6G Harmonised Intelligence” project, marking the first step toward its vision of 6G as a “Network for AI.” As the next generation of communication technology, 6G is currently being explored by various standardization bodies and companies, with commercial deployment anticipated in the 2030s, according to the […]
Read More6G Soon to be In India
Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held a meeting with the seven working groups of the Bharat 6G Alliance, signaling the future arrival of 6G in India. Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter), Scindia expressed optimism about India’s 6G potential, stating, “6G is India’s future! 6G is India’s potential!” He highlighted the initiative as part of […]
Read More5G Standalone is a Must for 6G
Despite the growing skepticism surrounding 5G in the tech world and the forward-looking hype around 6G—which Fierce reminds us is still six years away—6G will heavily rely on key 5G standalone (5G SA) technology. For years, operators have voiced concerns over the high costs of implementing 5G SA. Carrier executives have expressed to Fierce […]
Read More6G Rollout to Propel Growth Toward Developed Nation Status, Says Neeraj Mittal
India is now preparing for the rollout of 6G technology, a move that Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal believes will drive the growth needed to achieve developed nation status. Speaking on Wednesday, Mittal highlighted that the government has replaced the 150-year-old Telegraph Act with a new Telecommunications Act, designed to be relevant for the next 20-30 […]
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