Reliance Jio

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 […]

Telecom Industry

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 […]

5G/6G

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Telecom Industry

Jio Urges Government Against Spectrum Delicensing, Cites Crucial Role of 6 GHz for 6G in India

Reliance Jio, India’s foremost telecom operator, underscored the significance of the 6 GHz spectrum for both introducing 6G technology and ensuring comprehensive 5G coverage across the nation in its response to the consultation paper titled “Digital Transformation through 5G Ecosystem”. In its submissions, Jio emphasized that the 6 GHz spectrum holds pivotal importance for the […]

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 […]

Telecom Industry

Jio Advocates for 2G Shutdown Policy; Vodafone Idea Pushes for 4G/5G Migration

India’s leading telecom operator has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to advocate for a government policy aimed at phasing out legacy 2G and 3G technologies in India. This move is intended to prevent unnecessary network costs and facilitate the migration of all customers to more advanced 4G and 5G mobile networks. Vodafone […]