Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series get 5G support in India with latest software update
1 year, 9 months ago

Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series get 5G support in India with latest software update

India Today  

Google Pixel phones receive new features via the Pixel feature drop update. As reported by GSMArena, Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro users in India can finally enjoy 5G internet speed. To enable 5G on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro, open Settings > Network and internet > SIM > Preferred network type. Interestingly, Airtel's official supported 5G handset page notes that the Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are yet to receive a software update to enable 5G access.

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Starlink satellite internet speed explained: Will it challenge Jio, Airtel 5G?
1 month ago

Starlink satellite internet speed explained: Will it challenge Jio, Airtel 5G?

India TV News  

Starlink satellite internet service is on the verge of launching in India. In addition to Starlink, other companies like Airtel, Jio, and Amazon are also gearing up for the introduction of satellite internet in India. 5G Services from Jio and Airtel Starlink will provide a superfast, wire-free internet connection, allowing users to make audio and video calls from virtually anywhere …

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 …

Google Will Not Launch These 5 Things In India: All Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Google Will Not Launch These 5 Things In India: All Details

News 18  

Google has launched multiple products in India this week and the list includes the new Pixel 8 series phones and the Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch. 5 Things That Google Will Not Launch In India Pixel 8 Pro With 256GB or More Storage Google has launched the 128GB and 256GB storage variants of the Pixel 8 in the country but when …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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,” …

Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: 5 new features in Google's latest 5G smartphone
1 year, 7 months ago

Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: 5 new features in Google's latest 5G smartphone

India Today  

After much hype and anticipation, the Google Pixel 7a is finally official in India. However, it's worth noting that the primary rear camera of the Pixel 6a uses an older Sony IMX363 sensor, which Google enhances with its software wizardry to achieve stunning results. For starters, the Pixel 7a maintains its predecessor's dual-rear camera system, but the main rear camera …

Pixel 7a is coming to India, likely to bring these 5 big upgrades that Pixel 6a missed
1 year, 7 months ago

Pixel 7a is coming to India, likely to bring these 5 big upgrades that Pixel 6a missed

India Today  

Google has confirmed the launch of Pixel 7a in India, and the phone is coming to Flipkart on May 11. Processor: Since it is a new-gen device, Google may consider adding Tensor G2 SoC, which is faster and more efficient than the first-gen Tensor SoC on Pixel 6a. 5G and Android experience: Google may consider adding more 5G bands on …

Pixel 7a India launch set for May 11, here is how much it will likely cost
1 year, 7 months ago

Pixel 7a India launch set for May 11, here is how much it will likely cost

India Today  

The Pixel 7a will launch in India on May 11. Pixel 7a launch next week: Expected price in India and global market The price of the Pixel 7a will likely be high in India when it will launch on May 11. The Pixel 6a seemed like a pretty expensive phone because of the features it was launched with, but it …

Pixel 7a coming to India this month, Google confirms launch date and Flipkart availability
1 year, 7 months ago

Pixel 7a coming to India this month, Google confirms launch date and Flipkart availability

India Today  

The Pixel 7a is finally here as Google India has teased the launch of this mid-range phone. Google hasn’t explicitly mentioned the name of the phone, but the teaser image and the launch timeline strongly hint that the Pixel 7a is coming to India this month. The tech giant is tipped to launch the Pixel 7a at its upcoming Google …

Pixel Owners Get New Service Support Partners In India For Repairs: All Details
1 year, 8 months ago

Pixel Owners Get New Service Support Partners In India For Repairs: All Details

News 18  

Using a Pixel phone in India and have trouble getting it repaired or any other service support? But now, reports say Google is going to work with F1 Info solutions to service and repair Google Pixel phones that are available in the country. And having a new service partner means Google could finally show its worth in terms of after-sales …

Jio 5G and Airtel 5G available in 500 plus India cities: List of cities and how to activate 5G on your phone
1 year, 8 months ago

Jio 5G and Airtel 5G available in 500 plus India cities: List of cities and how to activate 5G on your phone

India Today  

It has been around six months since the launch of 5G services in India. While India plans to offer 5G through all of its prominent network providers, whether public or private, currently only Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are the two telecom operators that offer 5G networks in the country. Within the last 6 months, both Jio and Airtel have …

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 …

Google starts rolling out 5G support for Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 phones in India
1 year, 9 months ago

Google starts rolling out 5G support for Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 phones in India

Live Mint  

Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series users in India, here’s some good news for you. The tech giant has started rolling out 5G support on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro phones in the country. Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6a smartphones have started receiving March 2023 software update that brings firmware version TQ2A.230305.008.E1 …

Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro And 6A Phones Now Support 5G In India: All Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro And 6A Phones Now Support 5G In India: All Details

News 18  

Finally Google Pixel phones support 5G networks in India. The stable Android 13 update from Google means Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6a users in India can finally enjoy the high-speed 5G network from Airtel and Jio where the service is available. Pixel 7 Pro 5G Update India: How To Install As you might be aware, not all …

Google Pixel 7a expected to launch soon, but will it come to India?
1 year, 9 months ago

Google Pixel 7a expected to launch soon, but will it come to India?

India Today  

More and more details about the rumoured Pixel 7a are surfacing online every week, hinting at its imminent launch soon. Google introduced the Pixel 3a in India in May 2019, and the following year, the company launched Pixel 4a in the country. Therefore, a majority of Google Pixel A-series phones have been launched in India, and the trend may continue …

Airtel invites customers to experience its powerful 5G network at over 1,000 stores
1 year, 9 months ago

Airtel invites customers to experience its powerful 5G network at over 1,000 stores

India Today  

Leading telecom service provider Airtel has launched a new initiative, allowing customers to experience the power of its 5G network at its stores. Airtel has created 5G experience zones across select retail stores in the country to demonstrate the power of its high-speed internet offering to consumers. We heard from our customers about their curiosity and desire to experience the …

Airtel invites customers to experience power of 5G at its stores
1 year, 9 months ago

Airtel invites customers to experience power of 5G at its stores

Live Mint  

Bharti Airtel, India’s leading telecommunications services provider has created 5G experience zones across all its retail stores in the country. Through these specially curated zones, Airtel is demonstrating the power of 5G to consumers by brining to life its blazing data speeds and the emerging use cases like immersive virtual reality entertainment, cloud gaming and more. Customers with 5G enabled …

Airtel 5G service launched in 125 more cities, to reach all parts of India by March 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

Airtel 5G service launched in 125 more cities, to reach all parts of India by March 2024

India Today  

Bharti Airtel has recently launched its 5G network connectivity in 125 more Indian cities. Airtel in a statement said that, Airtel 5G Plus is planned to be deployed across all towns and key rural areas across India by March 2024. "Airtel was the first in the country to offer 5G services in October 2022, and today's mega launch is our …

India climbs 49 places on Ookla Speedtest Global Index, mobile speeds increase by 115%
1 year, 9 months ago

India climbs 49 places on Ookla Speedtest Global Index, mobile speeds increase by 115%

The Hindu  

India climbed 49 places on the Ookla Speedtest Global Index, jumping from the 118th position in September 2022 to the 69th position in January 2023. Data shows improvement in LTE speeds for both Jio and Airtel since the launch of 5G services, with median download speeds across India increasing by 115% from 13.87 Mbps in September 2022 to 29.85 Mbps …

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 …

Race to 6G: South Korea aims roll out by 2028; Where India stands?
1 year, 9 months ago

Race to 6G: South Korea aims roll out by 2028; Where India stands?

Hindustan Times  

With 5G technology still in its adolescent phase, in India it is just functional in few cities, South Korea has announced its plan to launch the sixth generation of mobile cellular technology - the 6G, by 2028. Korean ministry of science and information and communication technology on Monday announced that the government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, …

Airtel bets on enhanced network to grow 5G revenue
1 year, 10 months ago

Airtel bets on enhanced network to grow 5G revenue

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Bharti Airtel Ltd plans to deploy a multipronged approach for future business growth, managing director and chief executive Gopal Vittal said. “This expansion will give us our fair market share, and provide tailwinds to the business,” Vittal said at Airtel’s December quarter earnings call on Wednesday. “The rollout is going to happen across urban India by March 2024, …

5G services are behind schedule and far from completion: Know-why?
1 year, 10 months ago

5G services are behind schedule and far from completion: Know-why?

India TV News  

5G was unleashed in India last year by our Prime minister and since then telecom operators- Reliance Jio and Airtel have been working hard to expand their latest offerings across the nation. It has been stated that the 5G service rollout could unleash a number of new economic opportunities which could help India to leapfrog the traditional barriers to development. …

5G map lights up in India as puzzle comes together
1 year, 11 months ago

5G map lights up in India as puzzle comes together

Hindustan Times  

Video calls without stutters. This means that all 5G smartphones in India will work on the Airtel network without any glitch,” an Airtel spokesperson told HT, adding, “In other technologies, it is possible that as many as four out of 10 5Gphones don’t support 5G.” SA has its advantages, including no dependency on the 4G network and multiple frequencies including …

Pixel phones get 5G support update, but it is not for everyone
1 year, 11 months ago

Pixel phones get 5G support update, but it is not for everyone

India Today  

Google has finally rolled out a software update to enable 5G on Pixel phones, but it is not available for everyone. The Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro already have support for 5G because of the Tensor chip they are using, but these devices needed an update to enable support for it. People who can’t wait for the …

These 16 OnePlus phones can now run Jio and Airtel 5G in India: check full list
1 year, 11 months ago

These 16 OnePlus phones can now run Jio and Airtel 5G in India: check full list

India Today  

Two of the top telecom operators of the country – Reliance Jio and Airtel – are rolling out their 5G services in various parts of India. Jio and Airtel have partnered with OnePlus to bring 5G support to all phones launched since 2020. OnePlus has officially confirmed that all of its smartphones launched since the year 2020 can run Jio …

Year in Review | What happened with 5G in India in 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Year in Review | What happened with 5G in India in 2022

The Hindu  

As 2022 draws to a close, we look at how 5G technology fared in India through some significant milestones. The auctioning of 5G spectrum bands also caused an outcry, as the Union Cabinet said earlier in the year that it was setting aside a quota of the airwaves for private captive networks, which are generally used by enterprises. The Cellular …

Airtel 5G services now available in Jammu and Srinagar
1 year, 11 months ago

Airtel 5G services now available in Jammu and Srinagar

Live Mint  

Bharti Airtel, a telecom operator, announced on Wednesday the launch of its 5G services in Jammu and Srinagar. Customers with 5G enabled devices will be able to access Airtel '5G Plus' network at no extra cost until the roll out is more widespread, the company said. Adarsh Verma, Chief Operating Officer of Bharti Airtel - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh said, …

Airtel 5G now available in 2 more cities: when will you able to use 5G?
1 year, 11 months ago

Airtel 5G now available in 2 more cities: when will you able to use 5G?

India Today  

Airtel 5G is already available in various parts of the country. Airtel 5G Plus: List of cities Delhi Mumbai Chennai Bengaluru Hyderabad Siliguri Nagpur Varanasi Panipat Gurugram Guwahati Patna Lucknow Shimla Imphal Ahmedabad Vizag Visakhapatnam And a few others. If you live in one of the eligible cities but are still unable to use 5G on your phone, you need …

Airtel 5G is now available in 18+ cities: Plans, offers and more
1 year, 11 months ago

Airtel 5G is now available in 18+ cities: Plans, offers and more

India TV News  

Airtel has been on the surge to roll out the new 5G network across the country for fast connectivity. The network, called Airtel 5G Plus, the fifth-generation network connectivity by the telecom operator is now available in more than 18 cities of the country and is soon going to reach more cities. Airtel Expansion The Indian telecom operator has further …

Airtel launches 5G services in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Imphal
2 years ago

Airtel launches 5G services in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Imphal

The Hindu  

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced the launch of high-speed 5G services in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. In a statement anouncing that 5G services have gone live in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, the company said that the services are currently operational at SG Highway, Memnagar, Satellite, Navrangpura, Sabarmati, Motera, Chandkheda, South Bopal, Gomtipur, Memco, Bapunagar in Ahmedabad and Koba, Raysan, Sargasan, …

Apple releases 5G support in India with latest iOS update
2 years ago

Apple releases 5G support in India with latest iOS update

The Hindu  

Apple on Tuesday launched the Freeform app, Apple Music Sing, and 5G support for iPhone 12 and above users with its latest iOS update in India. Earlier Apple had said it would rollout support for 5G services in India after the Indian government pushed mobile phone manufacturers to start enabling 5G services in the country. The update also included the …

Google Pixel 7 Series And Pixel 6A Get New Android Update But Still No Sign Of 5G Support In India
2 years ago

Google Pixel 7 Series And Pixel 6A Get New Android Update But Still No Sign Of 5G Support In India

News 18  

Google is offering a new update this week for the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6a among other smartphones. The latest Pixel Drop was eagerly anticipated because it was believed that Google will enable 5G on its Pixel devices in India with this update. But as things turn out, we still don’t have 5G support in the country …

Airtel 5G Plus now available in 4 airports and 13 cities
2 years ago

Airtel 5G Plus now available in 4 airports and 13 cities

India TV News  

Airtel has been at a flee to expand its 5G Plus services across the nation. Since the launching of the 5G network in October, the business of Airtel has been steadily expanding on the 5G Plus services. Initially, around 8 cities received the latest 5G services in the areas and now it has upscaled to around 13 cities which has …

Airtel launches 5G services in Guwahati
2 years, 1 month ago

Airtel launches 5G services in Guwahati

The Hindu  

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday said that it has rolled out the latest 5G services in Guwahati, the gateway to the Northeast. The 'Airtel 5G Plus' services will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the rollout, Bharti Airtel said in a statement. "Customers with 5G enabled devices …

Jio 5G, Airtel 5G launched: List of cities where 5G is available, how to access 5G on phone
2 years, 1 month ago

Jio 5G, Airtel 5G launched: List of cities where 5G is available, how to access 5G on phone

India Today  

Jio and Airtel 5G are currently available in many Indian cities. Telecom companies are offering it for free and people don’t even need to change their SIM cards for 5G, which is great. Jio 5G: Full list of Indian cities -Hyderabad -Bengaluru -Mumbai -Chennai -Varanasi -Kolkata - Delhi -Gurugram -Noida -Ghaziabad -Faridabad -Other Delhi-NCR regions Airtel 5G: Full list of …

iPhone 5G Update In India: How To Enable 5G On Your iPhone
2 years, 1 month ago

iPhone 5G Update In India: How To Enable 5G On Your iPhone

News 18  

5G is now available in India, with Airtel and Jio launching their services in select cities. 5G promises 10x faster speeds than a 4G network but most brands are yet to offer the network support on its devices in India, especiall Apple which has been working with the network providers in order to test the 5G network performance on various …

How indigenous is India's 5G technology?
2 years, 1 month ago

How indigenous is India's 5G technology?

Business Standard  

Play this FM interaction video from the beginning till 0:34. 5G rollout in India Back home, a few days before the finance minister’s US visit, the country’s Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced that over 200 cities in India will get access to 5G within six months. Under the contracts, Nokia will supply equipment from its AirScale radio portfolio, including …

Apple starts beta rollout for 5G on iPhones in India
2 years, 1 month ago

Apple starts beta rollout for 5G on iPhones in India

Live Mint  

Apple has started rolling out the update that will make its iPhones support 5G connectivity in India to the company’s beta software platforms. Anyone with a valid Apple ID and an iPhone can sign up for the iOS 16.2 Beta Program, access 5G on iPhones, and share their feedback using the Feedback Assistant app. Both Airtel and Reliance Jio rolled …

Airtel surpasses 1 million customers on it 5G network within 30 days
2 years, 1 month ago

Airtel surpasses 1 million customers on it 5G network within 30 days

India TV News  

Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced that it has crossed the one million unique 5G user mark on its network, as the telecom operator rolls out 5G services in a phased manner. "Our network is being built every day even as all 5G devices are now capable of working on the Airtel 5G Plus network barring a few exceptions which should …

Hyderabad residents enthused by launch of 5G services
2 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad residents enthused by launch of 5G services

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: City residents are enthused by the launch of 5G services, despite it being available only on a handful of phones and in select pockets. A representative for telecom company Airtel said that the 5G service is being rolled out in a phased manner and that it is expected to cover the entire city by the year-end. Airtel 5G services …

Why users need to wait for 5G implementation - The Hindu
2 years, 2 months ago

Why users need to wait for 5G implementation - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of next generation 5G services in India on October 1. However, nearly three weeks after Mr. Modi launched 5G services in India, the majority of mobile phone users — who have a 5G-enabled handset and are in cities where the services has been launched — may need to wait …

Jio 5G available in India: Download speed, 5G plans, list of 4 eligible cities, how to activate 5G
2 years, 2 months ago

Jio 5G available in India: Download speed, 5G plans, list of 4 eligible cities, how to activate 5G

India Today  

Reliance Jio has launched Jio 5G in India. However, the company has confirmed that the pan India Jio 5G service rollout will happen by the end of next year. Jio Welcome offer Soon after the launch of 5G services in India, Reliance Jio announced the 5G Welcome Offer 2022.Under the offer, Jio is offering eligible users 1gbps unlimited data speed …

Indians Are Not Much Willing To Pay More For 5G; Reduced Call Drop Key Reason To Shift To 5G: Survey
2 years, 2 months ago

Indians Are Not Much Willing To Pay More For 5G; Reduced Call Drop Key Reason To Shift To 5G: Survey

News 18  

With 5G arriving in India, the biggest highlight has to be 10X internet speeds compared to 4G but if a survey by LocalCircles is to be believed then Indian mobile users are more keen to see reduced call drops instead of higher data speeds. WATCH VIDEO: How To Edit Videos On Mobile For Instagram Reels Or YouTube The first survey …

Google Pixel 7 And Pixel 7 Pro Launched In India: Unboxing And First Look
2 years, 2 months ago

Google Pixel 7 And Pixel 7 Pro Launched In India: Unboxing And First Look

News 18  

Google Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro have launched in India, the first Pixel flagship phones after the Pixel 3 series to come to our shores. Google Pixel 7 series gets the new Tensor G2 chip and some improvements on the camera front. Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. …

Apple will roll out 5G updates for iPhones in India by December, Samsung by November
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple will roll out 5G updates for iPhones in India by December, Samsung by November

Firstpost  

Both Apple and Samsung claim that they are working with operator partners in testing for quality and performance, and for network validation, and will soon roll out OTA updates to enable 5G. The Government of India had recently called up executives from Apple, Samsung and a bunch of other smartphone makers, for their delay in rolling out updates that would …

Google Confirms Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Phones Will Soon Get 5G Update In India
2 years, 2 months ago

Google Confirms Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 Phones Will Soon Get 5G Update In India

News 18  

Google Pixel 6a and the new Pixel 7 smartphones will soon be getting a new update which will enable 5G network on these devices in India. The company has confirmed that it is actively working with the Indian telecom operators to allow the 5G functionality on its Pixel devices in the country. Google has launched a slew of Pixel phones …

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