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Mid-Band Spectrum: The Key to 5G Success Worldwide
The success of 5G networks heavily relies on the mid-band spectrum, which telecom operators worldwide have primarily used to deliver 5G services to consumers. While mmWave spectrum is essential for industrial applications, the mid-band is ideal for consumer-related use cases. According to an Ookla report, 72% of the 295 global operators providing 5G services utilize […]
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India to Lead in Telecom Category by 2030, Says GSMA
India has emerged as the third-largest 5G user base globally and is on course to become a leading telecom superpower by the end of this decade, according to a senior executive of the London-based GSM Association (GSMA). “India already ranks third in global 5G usage and is well-positioned to become one of the top telecom […]
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With 5G, $27 Billion Can be Contributed to India’s GDP by 2030: GSMA
The GSM Association (GSMA) recently reported that widespread 5G networks in India could contribute up to $27 billion to the country’s GDP by 2030. To achieve this, the industry body emphasized the need for making the 6 GHz spectrum available to telecom operators. Currently, the government is still deliberating on how to utilize the 6 […]
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Center Urged to Ensure Sustainable Telecom Industry by C-DEP
The Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research (C-DEP) emphasized the need for the government to ensure a sustainable telecom industry, particularly amidst a scenario where the average revenue per user (ARPU) remains low, sparking debates about fairness in revenue distribution. Jaijit Bhattacharya, founder & president of C-DEP, expressed concerns about the sustainability of the telecom […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | 5G Rollout Speeds Up in India in Last 4 Months, Says Julian Gorman
The rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks has rapidly accelerated in India over the last four months, as stated by a senior executive of GSMA, the London-based telco association. This acceleration has led to the revision of GSMA Intelligence’s global forecast for 5G subscriptions by the end of the decade. Julian Gorman, Head of Asia […]
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GSMA Intelligence Predicts 5G Connections to Grow to 5.5 bn by 2030
The number of 5G connections reached 1.6 billion by the end of last year, with projections indicating a surge to 5.5 billion by 2030, according to the ‘Mobile Economy 2024’ report by the GSMA. The report anticipates that 5G connections will constitute over half (51%) of mobile connections by 2029, rising further to 56% by […]
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