6G
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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Bharat 6G Mission Reviewed by MoS
Minister of State for Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, recently chaired a high-level review meeting on the Bharat 6G Mission, a flagship initiative aimed at developing indigenous 6G technology and establishing India’s leadership in next-generation telecommunications. During the meeting, the Minister assessed the progress of over 100 funded R&D proposals, India’s role in shaping global […]
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MediaTek Backs mmWave Spectrum in India, Sees Role in Driving 6G Ambitions
MediaTek, the Taiwan-based global chipset manufacturer, has expressed strong support for the deployment of millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum in India—highlighting its critical role in the evolution of 5G and the country’s future 6G ambitions. “We invest heavily in cellular—our largest business segment—and we’re strong believers in the potential of mmWave,” said Thomas Ho, Marketing Director […]
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India to Play Key Role in Shaping Global 6G Standards: Scindia
India is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the global 6G landscape, emerging as one of the top six countries in terms of patent filings for next-generation telecom technology, said Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Speaking at the theme launch of India Mobile Congress 2025, scheduled for October, Scindia emphasized India’s growing influence in […]
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India Reaffirms Commitment to Lead Global 6G Development: Minister
Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, reiterated India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in 6G technology during the ‘Bharat 6G 2025’ conference held in New Delhi. Pemmasani described 6G as a “civilisation-scale opportunity” and emphasized India’s journey from a technology adopter to a global standard-setter. India’s 6G Vision The […]
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The Critical Role of Advanced Wi-Fi in the 6G Era
As the world prepares for the next generation of wireless technology, 6G, it’s becoming clear that advanced Wi-Fi will play a crucial supporting role. While 6G is expected to deliver ultra-high speeds, extremely low latency, and seamless connectivity across devices, these ambitious goals cannot be achieved by cellular networks alone. That’s where advanced Wi-Fi standards […]
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India’s Open-Source 5G/6G Push Gets a Boost from FSID, FITT, and C-DAC
In a major move to bolster India’s indigenous telecom infrastructure, three prominent organizations — the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc Bengaluru, the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) — have joined forces to develop open-source communication networks for […]
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