Indian telecom operators surpass 3-year 5G rollout target in six months
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian telecom operators surpass 3-year 5G rollout target in six months

The Hindu  

Indian telecom operators have surpassed the three-year 5G network rollout target given to them within six months and now the government is making efforts to enhance adoption of 5G applications across various key segments, a senior government official said here. I'm glad to say that in the first six months of 5G rollout, they have surpassed all the targets that we have given them for the next three years," Mr. Rao said. So this is a big plus for the rollout of 5G services in India," Mr. Rao said. This is how the Indian government is able to support a large ecosystem of tech startups and innovators in India, especially in the telecom sector," Mr. Rao said.

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After Vi, BSNL to launch 5G services soon, intensifies competition for Airtel, Jio
4 days, 23 hours ago

After Vi, BSNL to launch 5G services soon, intensifies competition for Airtel, Jio

India TV News  

Exciting developments are underway concerning BSNL's 5G service. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has unveiled new timelines for upgrading BSNL's network. The Union Minister shared that the government has two paths: either to use foreign equipment for upgrading BSNL’s 4G service or to cultivate local solutions. Notably, all the equipment used in BSNL's 4G and 5G towers is made in India. …

Telecom operators to boost network coverage, capacity in small towns, villages
1 week, 3 days ago

Telecom operators to boost network coverage, capacity in small towns, villages

Live Mint  

Indian telecom operators would look to focus on improving network coverage and capacity in small towns and rural areas in the coming year, as availability of 5G service enables higher data consumption in these geographies compared to metros, analysts said. According to data from investment research firm Bernstein Societe Generale Group, consumers in tier-II cities use more data compared to …

Yearender 2024: From tariff hikes to increasing spam calls, how this year shaped telecom sector in India
1 week, 4 days ago

Yearender 2024: From tariff hikes to increasing spam calls, how this year shaped telecom sector in India

India TV News  

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the events that shaped the year, especially in the telecom sector. Tariff Increases One of the biggest developments this year was the increase in mobile service prices by major telecom companies like Jio, Airtel, and Vi. In response, the government developed new tools using artificial intelligence and …

Reliance Jio breaks records in 5G, India leaps ahead of many nations
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Reliance Jio breaks records in 5G, India leaps ahead of many nations

India TV News  

Reliance Jio is now the largest telecom company in India, boasting the highest number of customers in the telecom industry. The report also indicates that around 78 percent of India's population now has access to mobile services, making it easier for people to connect. Currently, there are about 93 crore mobile internet users in India, and Reliance Jio leads the …

India leads the world in 5G users and genAI adoption, finds Ericsson study
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India leads the world in 5G users and genAI adoption, finds Ericsson study

Firstpost  

India’s 5G adoption continues to grow, with satisfaction rates among users climbing from 48 per cent in 2023 to 57 per cent in 2024. Image Credit: Pexels India is leading the charge in 5G adoption and generative artificial intelligence use, according to the 2024 Ericsson ConsumerLab Report, “Elevating 5G with Differentiated Connectivity.” The study, based on a survey of over …

India will have more than 270 mn 5G subs by 2024-end, 970 mn by 2030: Ericsson report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India will have more than 270 mn 5G subs by 2024-end, 970 mn by 2030: Ericsson report

Live Mint  

India is poised to become a 5G powerhouse in the coming years, with projections indicating that 5G subscriptions will exceed 270 million by the end of 2024, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. By 2030, the number of 5G subscriptions is expected to climb to around 970 million, accounting for 74% of all mobile subscriptions, the report said. The …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users: New telecom rules to improve service from January 1
1 month ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users: New telecom rules to improve service from January 1

India TV News  

To make life easier for mobile users, the government routinely updates telecom regulations. If you use a mobile phone, there’s important news to note: a new rule will come into effect starting January 1, 2025, impacting customers of Jio, Airtel, Vi, and BSNL. Currently, RoW rules vary from state to state, which has resulted in telecom operators encountering different charges …

Nokia wins 5G extension deal from Bharti Airtel for its India operations
1 month ago

Nokia wins 5G extension deal from Bharti Airtel for its India operations

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 20 : Nokia has been awarded a multi-year, multi-billion extension deal by Bharti Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G equipment across key Indian cities and states, a joint statement said on Wednesday. Airtel will also be leveraging Nokia's MantaRay Network Management for intelligent network monitoring and management that uses AI-based tools covering digital deployment, optimization, and technical …

BSNL threatens Jio, Airtel, Vi market dominance, invites tenders for 5G service launch in Delhi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSNL threatens Jio, Airtel, Vi market dominance, invites tenders for 5G service launch in Delhi

India TV News  

BSNL has recently gained a considerable number of new customers during July and August, thanks to the tariff hikes implemented by private telecom rivals like Jio, Airtel, and Vi. The company has put out a tender to kickstart 5G services in Delhi, inviting bids from network providers and equipment manufacturers to implement indigenous 5G using a standalone architecture across 1,876 …

India Is Now Ahead Of US As The 2nd Largest 5G Mobile Market, China Still The Leader
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India Is Now Ahead Of US As The 2nd Largest 5G Mobile Market, China Still The Leader

News 18  

India has overtaken the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China, a report has mentioned. The global 5G handset shipments grew 20 percent in the first half of 2024, according to the Counterpoint Research. Apple led the 5G handset shipments, accounting for more than 25 percent share. Apple led the 5G handset …

Ep6: Is India prepared for the next telecom revolution? | The Interface podcast
5 months ago

Ep6: Is India prepared for the next telecom revolution? | The Interface podcast

The Hindu  

Behind the seamless experience of an internet call lies a complex ecosystem of networking infrastructure. When you call a friend using a WhatsApp service, your voice is converted into digital data packets that zip through a maze of routers, switches, and servers before reaching your friend’s device, where they’re reassembled into sound. This process, which happens in milliseconds, relies on …

5G subscriptions in India are expected to account for more than half of all mobile subscriptions by end of 2029, says study
5 months, 3 weeks ago

5G subscriptions in India are expected to account for more than half of all mobile subscriptions by end of 2029, says study

The Hindu  

5G subscriptions in India are expected to account for nearly 65% of all mobile subscriptions by the end of 2029 reaching 840 million. At end of 2023, 5G subscriptions stood at around 119 million, Ericsson Mobility report said. Globally, mobile network data traffic grew 25% year-on-year between the end of March 2023 and the end of March 2024, driven primarily …

TCS partners with BSNL in Rs 15,000 crore 4G deal- Tata to work on fast internet service in India
6 months, 1 week ago

TCS partners with BSNL in Rs 15,000 crore 4G deal- Tata to work on fast internet service in India

India TV News  

The Tata Group, through its flagship IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services, is said to embark on a new venture to enhance mobile connectivity across the country. Expanding 4G reach to rural areas TCS and BSNL, under the ambitious initiative, aim at bringing high-speed 4G connectivity to over 1,000 villages, which is significantly boosting the quality of mobile internet services …

Vivo T3x 5G to launch in India soon: Here's what we know so far
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Vivo T3x 5G to launch in India soon: Here's what we know so far

India TV News  

Vivo is all set to launch a new smartphone in India. The company has confirmed the launch of the Vivo T3x 5G smartphone, which will succeed the Vivo T2x 5G in the country. Vivo T3x 5G India launch As per an X post by the company, the Vivo T3x smartphone will launch in the country soon. Vivo T3x 5G specifications …

GSMA: China's 5G connection rate to reach 90% by 2030
8 months, 3 weeks ago

GSMA: China's 5G connection rate to reach 90% by 2030

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Mar 29, 2024 China's telecom operators have invested relentlessly over the past five years in building out a fantastic network, GSMA director-general Mats Granryd said during an exclusive interview with China Daily Website on Tuesday, adding that they think by 2030 the country will reach almost 90 percent in 5G connection. He said China has quite a …

GSMA: China's 5G connection rate to reach 90% by 2030
8 months, 3 weeks ago

GSMA: China's 5G connection rate to reach 90% by 2030

China Daily  

China's telecom operators have invested relentlessly over the past five years in building out a fantastic network, GSMA director-general Mats Granryd said during an exclusive interview with China Daily Website on Tuesday, adding that they think by 2030 the country will reach almost 90 percent in 5G connection. He said China has quite a lot of contributions in the world's …

5G smartphone shipments surpass 2 billion globally in Q4 2023
9 months, 4 weeks ago

5G smartphone shipments surpass 2 billion globally in Q4 2023

The Hindu  

Global 5G smartphone shipments surpassed 2 billion units globally in Q4 2023. Major smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung emerged as the top 5G smartphone brands, shipping over one billion units cumulatively, Counterpoint, a global market research firm shared in a press release. The launch of the iPhone 12 series significantly accelerated 5G adoption taking shipments to above 100 million …

93 per cent of Indians expected to adopt 5G connectivity by 2029: Report
1 year ago

93 per cent of Indians expected to adopt 5G connectivity by 2029: Report

India TV News  

India is gearing up for a massive increase in 5G subscriptions, predicts a recent report by Ericsson. The report also predicts that 5G coverage will be available to more than 45% of the global population by the end of 2023 and 85% by the end of 2029. But as 5G becomes more popular, the number of people using 4G might …

Bharti Airtel 5G coverage in Tamil Nadu crosses 4.2 million customers
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharti Airtel 5G coverage in Tamil Nadu crosses 4.2 million customers

Business Standard  

Within a year of launching Airtel 5G Plus, Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, announced on Friday that it has surpassed 4.2 million unique 5G customers in Tamil Nadu. We thank all our 4.2 million customers for embracing the Airtel 5G Plus network. Our 5G landscape has the state’s widest, quickest, and most reliable network, encompassing all …

India’s smartphone market sees flat growth in September quarter
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s smartphone market sees flat growth in September quarter

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s smartphone market posted almost flat year-on-year growth during the second quarter of 2023-24, with shipments of 44 million units. Next year, we will see affordable 5G and foldable phones at the mid to premium end, but inflationary stress and longer refresh cycles may limit annual market growth in 2024,” said Navkendar Singh, assistant vice- president, devices research, …

5G Budget Phones Are Not Dead In India: Qualcomm To News18
1 year, 1 month ago

5G Budget Phones Are Not Dead In India: Qualcomm To News18

News 18  

Indian users can finally expect brands to launch budget 5G phones helping them use the new high-speed network in the country. Speaking to News18 recently, Savi Soin, President of Qualcomm India talked about his company’s relative absence from the sub-Rs 10,000 mobile segment in the country with 5G phones so far. We have been hearing from brands about their plans …

After 5G success, India aims to lead in 6G: PM Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

After 5G success, India aims to lead in 6G: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the rollout of 5G telecom networks in the country and the progress of the technology sector, calling them crucial for India’s transition to a developed economy. “If our entire value chain resides within India, it will be easier to secure it.” Union communications and electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said telecom …

IMC 2023: India has to play lead role in 6G, PM Modi says
1 year, 1 month ago

IMC 2023: India has to play lead role in 6G, PM Modi says

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 7th edition of India Mobile Congress 2023 saying India has to play the lead role in 6G. We’ve a century of unicorns now and the 3rd largest startup ecosystem in the world.” On smartphone ecosystem, PM Modi said that India is now an exporter of mobile phones and is the 2nd largest …

India on the cusp of ‘an epochal leap’ in ICT sector, says KPMG report
1 year, 1 month ago

India on the cusp of ‘an epochal leap’ in ICT sector, says KPMG report

The Hindu  

Three technologies, 5G/6G, Satellite Communication and Semiconductors, collectively will add $240 billion to the Indian economy in the next five years and add 1.6% to India’s GDP by FY28, estimates KPMG in a report titled Expanding Tech Horizons: Unlocking India’s Digital Potential released at the India Mobile Congress 2023 on Friday. The report projects an ambitious and positive outlook for …

India will lead the world in 6G technology, says PM Modi at India Mobile Congress in Bharat Mandapam
1 year, 1 month ago

India will lead the world in 6G technology, says PM Modi at India Mobile Congress in Bharat Mandapam

India TV News  

India Mobile Congress: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress 2023 as the flagship technology event aims to strengthen India’s position as developer, manufacturer and exporter of key cutting-edge technologies. India to lead the world in 6G The Prime Minister hailed the expansion of 5G in the country and exuded confidence that …

Jio can deploy 5G cell every 10 seconds, deployed 85% 5G network in India: Akash Ambani
1 year, 1 month ago

Jio can deploy 5G cell every 10 seconds, deployed 85% 5G network in India: Akash Ambani

The Hindu  

“Telecom major Reliance Jio has deployed 85% 5G network in India and has the capability to deploy one 5G cell in every 10 seconds,” the company’s Chairman Akash Ambani said. Ookla on Sunday said Jio has emerged as the number one network in India, winning all nine Speedtest awards presented by Ookla for mobile networks in the market, including all …

31 million users in India seen upgrading to 5G phones by December: Ericsson survey
1 year, 2 months ago

31 million users in India seen upgrading to 5G phones by December: Ericsson survey

The Hindu  

As many as 31 million smartphone users in India are expected to upgrade to 5G phones between now and December, a report by Ericsson said on Tuesday underlining the accelerated pace at which the world’s second largest telecom market is adopting the ultra high-speed services. Swedish telecom maker Ericsson’s Consumer Lab’s Global Survey released on Tuesday pointed out that 5G …

Indians willing to pay a premium for elevated 5G experience
1 year, 2 months ago

Indians willing to pay a premium for elevated 5G experience

The Hindu  

Indian 5G users, 14 percent, are willing to pay a premium for the innovative use cases like elevated speed, low latency and high uplinking speed, telecom gear maker Ericsson said on Tuesday while launching its consumer lab report. Indians on 5G networks are spending additional two hours more, per week, compared to countries like South Korea and U.S. “The majority …

31 mn Indians may upgrade to 5G phones in 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

31 mn Indians may upgrade to 5G phones in 2023

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Nearly 31 million users in India are expected to upgrade to 5G phones in 2023, and 39% are willing to pay more for higher data usage on 5G plans, a report by Ericsson Consumer Lab's Global Survey said. The research shows that one in five smartphone users are willing to pay an average premium of 14 percent for …

Global 5G Mobile Subscriptions Reach 1.3 Bn, India Adds Most Overall Users
1 year, 3 months ago

Global 5G Mobile Subscriptions Reach 1.3 Bn, India Adds Most Overall Users

News 18  

Global 5G subscriptions grew by 175 million in the second quarter while India accounted for the most net addition of overall mobile subscriptions with over seven million new users in the period, a new report showed on Tuesday. In the second quarter, the number of mobile subscriptions totalled 8.3 billion, with a net addition of 40 million subscriptions during the …

India tops global mobile subscription growth, contributing over 7 million users
1 year, 3 months ago

India tops global mobile subscription growth, contributing over 7 million users

India TV News  

Global 5G mobile subscriptions have reached a milestone of 1.3 billion, with significant growth in the second quarter of the year. During the same period, the total number of mobile subscriptions worldwide reached 8.3 billion, with a net addition of 40 million subscriptions in Q2. In terms of mobile subscription penetration, the global rate stood at 105 per cent in …

G20 Summit In India: Delhiites Could Enjoy Faster 5G Speeds And See Fewer Call Drops
1 year, 3 months ago

G20 Summit In India: Delhiites Could Enjoy Faster 5G Speeds And See Fewer Call Drops

News 18  

Mobile users in Delhi could get faster 5G speeds and fewer call drops in the coming weeks thanks to the high-roll G20 Summit preparation in the Capital city. The Indian government has mentioned that it has rapidly improved the 5G network infrastructure in Delhi to cater to the demands of international dignitaries and also help the local people access high-speed …

Jio 5G on track to cover entire country by Dec; JioAirFiber to be launched on Ganesh Chaturthi: Mukesh Ambani
1 year, 3 months ago

Jio 5G on track to cover entire country by Dec; JioAirFiber to be launched on Ganesh Chaturthi: Mukesh Ambani

The Hindu  

Reliance Jio's 5G services marks the fastest-ever rollout of this scale anywhere in the world, and the company is "on track" to cover the entire country with the ultra high-speed network by December this year, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani said on August 28. Mr. Ambani said that Jio was launched seven years ago with a mission to transform India into …

Independence Day 2023: India Working On 6G Launch, 'Task Force' Created, Says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Independence Day 2023: India Working On 6G Launch, 'Task Force' Created, Says PM Modi

News 18  

Celebrating India’s 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage at New Delhi’s Red Fort to reflect upon India’s progress in recent years. Prime Minister Modi said that India has achieved the fastest nationwide rollout of 5G—with 700 districts already benefiting from the country’s 5G infrastructure. During the last year’s launch of 5G services at Pragati Maidan, New …

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI
1 year, 4 months ago

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI

The Hindu  

Telecom industry body COAI has cautioned the telecom department that delicensing spectrum in the 6 Ghz band will hamper roll-out of 5G advance and 6G services in the country. COAI said that the 6 GHz band was the only additional contiguous spectrum available in mid-band for IMT, beyond what had already been put up in auction. The industry body cautioned …

No signal from Delhi Metro on plans to provide 5G access underground
1 year, 4 months ago

No signal from Delhi Metro on plans to provide 5G access underground

The Hindu  

While the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed the installation of 5G infrastructure on metro pillars, its response to a Right to Information plea by The Hindu showed that the transit system has no concrete plans to provide faster internet in its underground sections. At present, 4G network is accessible on the underground metro lines, albeit at a slow speed, …

‘India tops Ericsson agenda; country to be future 5G hub’
1 year, 5 months ago

‘India tops Ericsson agenda; country to be future 5G hub’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India has been a top priority market for Swedish telecom gear manufacturer Ericsson with telecom service providers spearheading the fastest deployment of 5G networks, said Nunzio Mirtillo, senior vice president and head of South East Asia, Oceania and India, in an interview. Edited excerpts: With India swiftly rolling out 5G networks, what has been the impact on your …

Slow 5G adoption in India due to limited coverage and affordable handset availability
1 year, 5 months ago

Slow 5G adoption in India due to limited coverage and affordable handset availability

India TV News  

According to a recent report by Counterpoint Research, the mass adoption of 5G in India is being hindered by patchy network coverage and the lack of affordable 5G handsets. Furthermore, the report highlighted the lack of awareness about the use cases of 5G and the limited availability of 5G handsets priced below Rs 10,000. Counterpoint's data revealed that 5G smartphone …

57 Percent Of Mobile Subscriptions In India Expected To Be 5G By 2028: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

57 Percent Of Mobile Subscriptions In India Expected To Be 5G By 2028: Report

News 18  

The 5G subscription in India is estimated to have reached about 10 million by 2022 end, and is seen accounting for about 57 per cent of mobile subscriptions in the country by the end of 2028, making it “the fastest growing" 5G region globally, according to Ericsson Mobility Report. The geopolitical challenges and macroeconomic slowdown in some markets notwithstanding, communications …

India set to achieve 700 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2028: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

India set to achieve 700 million 5G mobile subscriptions by 2028: Report

India TV News  

A recent report from Ericsson has revealed that the number of 5G mobile subscriptions in India reached approximately 10 million by the end of 2022. The study estimates that this figure will skyrocket to around 700 million by the end of 2028, constituting roughly 57% of all mobile subscriptions in the country. The report forecasts a compound annual growth rate …

Skilled Workforce In Telecom Top Need To Unlock India's 5G Potential: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Skilled Workforce In Telecom Top Need To Unlock India's 5G Potential: Report

News 18  

A staggering 80% of respondents in a report identify IT and Banking and Financial Services as the primary beneficiaries of 5G, recognising the immense growth potential and innovation opportunities in these sectors. The report reveals insights into the impact of 5G on job creation and upskilling in the tech talent pool. Kartik Narayan, CEO, Staffing, TeamLease Services, said, “The advent …

5G network crosses 2 lakh sites mark with roll out in Uttarakhand's Gangotri
1 year, 6 months ago

5G network crosses 2 lakh sites mark with roll out in Uttarakhand's Gangotri

Hindustan Times  

5G network in India crossed 2 lakh mobile sites with the commissioning of the latest unit in Gangotri on Wednesday. The 5G site at Gangotri was inaugurated by Union Minister for Communications and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The first 1 lakh 5G sites were rolled out within 5 months of the launch of service …

India Will Take the Lead in 6G; US Wants to Use Our 4G & 5G Technology, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 6 months ago

India Will Take the Lead in 6G; US Wants to Use Our 4G & 5G Technology, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

News 18  

Engineers in India have started to receive patents in 6G technology, with the number around 100 as of now, said Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw. While talking about the vision of PM Narendra Modi, Vaishnaw said that in case of 5G, India will be sharing the stage with the world, but in 6G technology, the …

5G keeps up the pace, as price wars may belatedly transform home broadband
1 year, 7 months ago

5G keeps up the pace, as price wars may belatedly transform home broadband

Hindustan Times  

Stuttering video calls; stumbling music streaming; buffer breaks for video streams; e-mail attachments taking ages to upload — all annoyances — have now been relegated to the past, as India’s 5G networks swiftly cover large parts of the country. “5G will play a crucial role in achieving India’s digital inclusion goals especially for bringing broadband to rural and remote homes,” …

5G Connections In Asia-Pacific Expected To Grow Up To 3.2 Billion In 2025: IDC
1 year, 7 months ago

5G Connections In Asia-Pacific Expected To Grow Up To 3.2 Billion In 2025: IDC

ABP News  

According to a recent report by market research firm International Data Corporation, the number of 5G connections in the Asia-Pacific region, including both mobile subscribers and Internet of Things connections, is projected to soar from 574 million in 2021 to 3.2 billion in 2025. IDC found that around 12.4 per cent of telecom carriers surveyed in Asia-Pacific identified IoT as …

5G connections to grow to 3.2 billion in Asia-Pacific in 2025
1 year, 7 months ago

5G connections to grow to 3.2 billion in Asia-Pacific in 2025

India TV News  

Tech news: 5G connections in the Asia-Pacific region, both mobile subscriber and IoT connections, will grow from 574 million in 2021 to 3.2 billion in 2025, growing at a five-year compound annual growth rate of 87.9 per cent, according to a new report. Industrial Internet of Things is one of the important reasons for telecom services providers rolling out 5G …

5G smartphone share goes up by 45% in India as high-end 4G devices vacate space
1 year, 7 months ago

5G smartphone share goes up by 45% in India as high-end 4G devices vacate space

India TV News  

5G smartphone share increased to 45 per cent in India in the March quarter, up from 31 per cent in the same period last year, led by Samsung which accounted for more than a quarter of the 5G smartphone shipments. A report from the International Data Corporation showed that 31 million smartphones were shipped in the country in the first …

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI
1 year, 8 months ago

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI

India TV News  

The Cellular Operators Association of India said that India must allocate more spectrum in the mid-band like 6GHz for a seamless 5G mobile service in the country. If the mid-band does not adhere then the 5G download speed would reduce to 50 per cent, when fully deployed, if less spectrum is allocated in the 6GHz band. In a letter to …

Explained | Why is India taking 6G seriously?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Why is India taking 6G seriously?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On March 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision Document, a starting point for policymakers and the industry to gear up for the next generation of telecommunications. Another key motivation is the delay in previous generations of telecommunications technology rolling out in India — 5G started rolling out here years after countries like …

First Principles | How Indian telcos are cracking the 5G challenge
1 year, 8 months ago

First Principles | How Indian telcos are cracking the 5G challenge

Hindustan Times  

The Indian telecom business is on the cusp of significant change that’s not immediately apparent. Technically a lot can be done but there are not enough used cases.” While his observation may be true on the ground, it also appears that an altogether different business model may emerge out of India even after the recent hiccups faced by the Adani …

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