Airtel

1 Lakhs MIMO 5G Radios Installed By Ericsson For Bharti Airtel

As the first telco to launch 5G network in India, Bharti Airtel has been rolling out 5G at a record pace and scale. Further strengthening these claims, Ericsson today announced the successful deployment of 100,000 Massive MIMO 5G radios for Bharti Airtel across its 12 circles within a timeframe of over 500 days. Rapid 5G […]

Regulatory Telecom Infrastructure

Government Plans Incentives to Boost Telecom Equipment Production Expansion

Telecom equipment manufacturers are poised to receive relief as the government plans to roll out incentives to boost their production capacity, aiming to decrease reliance on imports from overseas. Valued at Rs 400 crore, the incentives are slated for release within a week to selected firms following thorough verification. According to a source familiar with […]

Worldwide Innovation

Bharti Airtel and Ericsson Reaches 4.7Gbps 5G mmWave Speeds for FWA

Bharti Airtel of India and Swedish telecom equipment vendor Ericsson announced on Wednesday that they have achieved peak speeds of 4.7Gbps using Airtel’s 5G mmWave network for fixed wireless access (FWA) in a recent demonstration. The 5G high-band or millimeter-wave spectrum is particularly suitable for providing coverage in densely populated urban areas with numerous mobile […]

Telecom Industry

Reliance Jio and Airtel Gets Into Social Media Banter On Valentine’s Day

Reliance Jio, spearheaded by Akash Ambani, stands as the largest telecom operator in India, fundamentally transforming the telecom landscape through its introduction of affordable data plans and devices. Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest individual, has propelled Reliance Jio to unprecedented heights, entrusting the leadership of the company to his son Akash Ambani in 2022. Reflecting a […]

Broadband

OpenSignal Reports Shows the Need of ISPs

In the realm of internet service providers (ISPs) in India, Airtel Xstream, Reliance JioFiber, and BSNL stand out as the only pan-India options. However, numerous broadband players are gaining traction by competing with these major brands in different regions across the country. Opensignal sheds light on how ISPs are selected for assessment, a factor that […]

Broadband

Airtel Leads in Fixed Broadband Speed Over Jio

Opensignal’s latest analysis of fixed broadband services in India reveals that Airtel’s Xstream broadband service surpasses Reliance JioFiber in terms of broadband download speed nationally by 10.3Mbps. As remote working becomes increasingly common, consumers are keen on understanding the quality and speed of their home broadband connections and exploring alternatives like 5G. Airtel’s Xstream broadband […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

Indian Operators Face Fines Over 5G Rollout Delays

While Reliance Jio asserts its completion of the national 5G rollout and Bharti Airtel aims to achieve the same by March, Vodafone Idea and newcomer Adani Data Networks may face fines for failing to meet the minimum 5G rollout obligations set by India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The DoT has issued “show cause” notices to […]

Regulatory

DoT Anticipates Limited Revenue during Spectrum Auctions 2024

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised its anticipated revenue from the forthcoming spectrum auctions, signaling a significant reduction in expected earnings. Initially, the government aimed to generate Rs 5,000 crores from the spectrum auctions scheduled for the last quarter of FY24. However, a report that DoT has slashed the revenue target to Rs 500 […]

Regulatory

Prospects Dim for Telecom Spectrum Auction amid Likely License Renewals

The upcoming telecom spectrum auction is anticipated to be lackluster, with telecom service providers (TSPs) largely focused on renewing existing licenses rather than making significant new investments. In the previous auction held in 2022, the government garnered ₹1,50,173 crore, with Reliance Jio emerging as the highest bidder, acquiring radio waves worth €88,078 crore. However, industry […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

Airtel and Reliance Jio May Introduce Charges for 5G, Ending Unlimited 5G Data Offers

5G services were introduced in India in October 2022, with Reliance Jio and Airtel leading the way. These telecom giants have garnered over 125 million 5G subscribers, providing 5G connectivity at the existing 4G rates and featuring unlimited 5G data in select plans. However, industry experts now anticipate a shift in strategy as both companies […]