6G
Reliance-Samsung Partnership Set to Deepen with Push Into 6G and AI Data Centers
Summary:Reliance Industries and Samsung Electronics are reportedly strengthening their partnership to focus on 6G network technology, AI-data centers and related infrastructure, a move that could shape the future of telecom and AI infrastructure in India and globally. In a significant development, Reliance and Samsung have agreed to expand their cooperation, targeting next-generation communications and AI […]
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HFCL Files 33 Patents in 5G & 6G Tech, Boosting India’s Telecom Sovereignty
Summary:Indian telecom-gear company HFCL has filed 33 patent applications over the past four years targeting advanced 5G and 6G technologies, spanning areas like energy-efficient systems and AI/ML-based network solutions. HFCL is building intellectual property to help India achieve technological sovereignty in next-generation telecom. HFCL’s Executive President, Jayanta Dey, says these patents—filed between 2021 and 2025 […]
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Ericsson Opens 5G RAN Software R&D Centre in Bengaluru to Accelerate India’s Telecom Innovation
Summary:Ericsson has opened a new 5G RAN software R&D centre in Bengaluru, strengthening its investments in India and accelerating the development of 5G and 5G-Advanced technologies. In short, this new unit boosts India’s role in global 5G innovation, leverages Bengaluru’s engineering talent, and expands Ericsson’s collaborations in AI, XR, and 6G research. Ericsson Opens 5G […]
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India Boosts 5G-6G Research: NIT Meghalaya and NESAC Collaborate in Sohra Project
Summary:Scientists from NIT Meghalaya and NESAC have started a joint research project in Sohra (Cherrapunji) to study how its extreme rainfall affects 5G and 6G signal transmission. Their goal: to develop rain-resilient, high-frequency networks that can work reliably even under very heavy precipitation. Alongside, NIT Meghalaya has also designed its first integrated chip (IC), which […]
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With 5G, Satcom Market to be Expanded by India, Says Scindia
Summary:India is setting ambitious goals beyond 5G — aiming to secure 10% of global 6G patents and triple its satellite communication (Satcom) market to nearly $15 billion by 2033, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia at the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025. The minister highlighted India’s transformation from a technology follower to a global digital innovation […]
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India’s 6 GHz Wi-Fi Spectrum Delicensing Faces Delays Amid Industry Divide
Summary:India’s plan to increase the Wi-Fi speeds by dedicating the lower 6 GHz spectrum has been delayed as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) continues consultations. While technology companies are pushing for full unlicensed access to activate the Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 with speeds up to 9.6 Gbps, telecom operators and satellite players are resisted, […]
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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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Telecom Leaders Push for Smooth 6G Rollout, Emphasize Learning from 5G
Some of the world’s leading telecom operators are calling for globally harmonized 6G standards, as discussions around the next generation of mobile technology gain momentum. The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance this week released a report urging the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to ensure a seamless and evolutionary transition to 6G, ahead of […]
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