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Ookla Report: India 5G Speed Ranks 14th Globally
India has emerged as one of the top 15 markets globally in terms of reported 5G media download speeds, fueled by extensive deployments of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks by major telecom operators such as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, as per findings from network testing and analytics firm Ookla. Analyzing data from Q4 2023, Ookla […]
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India is Leading 6G Deployment with Early Contributions | 5G/6G Congress 2024
Beginning research and development efforts into the forthcoming generation of network standards early could position India as a global leader in the 6G revolution, as emphasized by prominent telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer at Airtel, underscored the importance of not only focusing on 6G development but also on […]
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AirFiber or 5G FWA are the Future, Says Airtel
Bharti Airtel, a leading Indian telecom operator, looks at 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) or AirFiber as a use case of 5G that can definitely be monetised heavily in the future. The telco believes in the underlying potential and the problem that FWA or AirFiber solves for customers and the telcos. Randeep Sekhon, Bharti Airtel’s […]
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TRAI’s Plans for New 4G and 5G Guidelines for Jio and Airtel
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to have new 4G and 5G guidelines for telecom companies. Despite claims of nationwide 5G rollouts, many mobile users in India still experience only 4G, even in major cities. This confusion might soon be resolved as TRAI considers requiring telecom operators to display network coverage […]
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5G Coverage Map by Jio & Airtel Might be Soon Unveiled for Users
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have extensively deployed 5G networks across the country, yet consumers face uncertainty regarding where they can access 5G versus 4G services. To address this issue, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to mandate telcos to publish comprehensive 4G and 5G coverage maps for consumers. TRAI aims […]
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5G Spectrum Base Price Increased by 9-12% for May 20 Auction
The government has raised the pan-India base prices for the upcoming 5G airwaves auction across the 3.3 GHz, 26 GHz, and 1,800 MHz bands by 9-12% per unit compared to the previous sale nearly two years ago, according to analysts. The auction, slated to commence on May 20, is the country’s second for 5G spectrum. […]
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Kolkata Underwater Metro Gets 5G Connectivity From Airtel
Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday said it will provide under-river tunnel 5G connectivity to metro commuters in Kolkata by deploying high-capacity nodes 35 metres below river Hooghly. According to a company statement, this will make Airtel the first operator to deliver seamless connectivity through the 4.8km stretch in Kolkata’s East-West Metro corridor connecting Howrah […]
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Telcos Encounter Challenges in Adopting Open RAN, Highlighting Cost and Performance Concerns
This assumes significance in the sense that open RAN technology which was expected to reduce the cost for network deployment by about 30% for telcos, instead has shown an over two times increase in the cost compared to current traditional RAN solutions, executives said. RAN constitutes a major portion of the capital expenditure (CapEx) of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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