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5G Near Airports to be Launched in Next Year
Residents near 124 airports in the country may soon access 5G services starting January 1 next year, as the government mandates the replacement or upgrade of radio altimeters in all old aircraft by the end of 2024. The rollout of 5G services in and around airports has been restricted due to concerns that spectrum in […]
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Telcos Urge TRAI: Stringent Radiation Norms Impacting 5G Rollouts
Struggling to recoup nearly ₹1 lakh crore invested in 5G networks without adequate use cases, mobile operators are urging the telecom regulator to relax electromagnetic radiation norms in India to reduce their rollout costs. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has informed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that Indian radiation norms are […]
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DGCA Rejects Telecom Operators’ Proposal for 5G in Indian Airports due to Safety Concerns
5G deployment has been rapidly expanding across various regions in India. However, one notable area where telecom operators are refraining from introducing 5G is airports. The concern revolves around the potential interference of 5G frequencies with the altimeter frequencies inside aircraft, posing a risk of accidents. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued […]
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