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Jio Leads Wireline Subscriber Base in India in February 2024: TRAI
Reliance Jio, India’s largest wireline services provider, recorded the highest increase in wireline users in February 2024, as per data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in its monthly performance indicator report for the telecom sector. The report indicates that the number of wireline subscribers in India rose from 32.54 million at […]
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Spectrum Auction 2024 Date Postponed
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided to reschedule the spectrum auction to June 6, 2024. Initially, the spectrum auction was slated for May 20, 2024, as indicated in the Notice Inviting Application (NIA). However, due to the upcoming general elections during that period, the DoT has opted to postpone the auction to June 6, […]
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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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Space Broadband | Jio in Satellite Broadband Race | Eutelsat OneWeb Looks to Go Ahead of Starlink
In the competition to offer satellite broadband services in India, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb is emerging as a leading contender, poised to outpace competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio. Setting itself apart by securing demo satellite spectrum in the ‘Ka’ and ‘Ku’ bands through administrative channels, Eutelsat OneWeb diverges from Starlink’s retail […]
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5G/6G Congress 2024 | Jio’s Development of Own 6G Core Tech
During the seventh edition of the ETTelecom 5G | 6G Congress 2024, Aayush Bhatnagar, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Jio Platforms Limited, highlighted Reliance Jio’s active involvement in the research and development (R&D) of sixth-generation (6G) technology. Bhatnagar revealed that Reliance Jio is currently developing a 6G Core and actively contributing to the standards shaping […]
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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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Telecom Company of the Year: Jio Platforms | Asian Telecom Awards 2024
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has been awarded the ‘Telecom Company of the Year’ at the Asian Telecom Awards 2024. The recognition stems from Jio’s deployment of the world’s largest 5G standalone (SA) core network, which has extended its reach across nearly every part of the country. Currently, Jio is focused on expanding its […]
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