Will people switch the service provider to get 5G? Read to know
2 years, 4 months ago

Will people switch the service provider to get 5G? Read to know

India TV News  

In the recently filed report, India is gearing up to usher in the 5G era- as 89%of consumers are willing to upgrade to the 5G network, whereas, there are another 48% who would upgrade to 5G even if it need to switch the service providers, as per the new report. According to the report by network intelligence and connectivity insights provider Ookla, 20 per cent of the Indian respondents would wait for their service providers to upgrade to the 5G network. While 14 per cent of respondents intend to avail of the services after upgrading to a 5G enabled handset, 7 per cent would wait for their current contract period to end. The findings showed that if mobile Internet connections were better, 70 per cent of respondents would increase their use of video streaming, while 68 per cent stated they would boost their mobile gaming. Just over a quarter of those who don't plan to upgrade said that they think the 5G tariff cost would be too expensive, followed by 24 per cent stating lack of 5G knowledge as an issue, and 23 per cent not having a 5G capable phone, said the Ookla report.

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Nokia CEO on Why He Wants to Put 5G in Soldiers’ Backpacks
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Nokia CEO on Why He Wants to Put 5G in Soldiers’ Backpacks

Live Mint  

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

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 …

5G-A pilots gathering steam
6 months, 1 week ago

5G-A pilots gathering steam

China Daily  

China Mobile employees check 5G-A equipment at a facility in Tongling, Anhui province. GUO SHINING/FOR CHINA DAILY Several cities in China are exploring 5G-A network construction and application scenarios, unlocking vast opportunities for the technology's development as well as for the digital economy, experts and business executives said. Zhao Zhiguo, chief engineer at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, …

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 …

Has Lava Blaze 2 democratised 5G for the Indian masses?
1 year, 1 month ago

Has Lava Blaze 2 democratised 5G for the Indian masses?

India Today  

In the world of smartphones, the year 2023 brought a significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of 5G technology. However, with the introduction of more affordable 5G smartphones this year, such as the Redmi 12, Poco M6 Pro, Lava Blaze Pro etc., 5G technology is becoming increasingly accessible to a wider range of consumers. Similarly, the Lava Blaze 2 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

L&T Tech, BSNL in deal for private 5G
1 year, 5 months ago

L&T Tech, BSNL in deal for private 5G

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : L&T Technology Services Ltd has tied up with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd to deploy private 5G networks for enterprises in India, chief executive officer and managing director Amit Chadha said in an interview. This strategic partnership marks the entry of L&T’s arm into the private 5G landscape, with BSNL providing spectrum and network infrastructure, and LTTS offering …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Driving Revenue Growth For Communication Service Providers Globally: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

5G Driving Revenue Growth For Communication Service Providers Globally: Report

ABP News  

5G is driving revenue growth for communication service providers worldwide and the top 20 5G markets have seen a significant network performance boost following the introduction of new services, a report showed on Tuesday. An Ericsson Mobility report now highlights a positive revenue growth trend since the beginning of 2020 in the top 20 5G markets -- accounting for about …

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. …

One fourth of India’s population now covered by 5G: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

One fourth of India’s population now covered by 5G: Report

The Hindu  

More than 25% of India’s population is being covered by 5G as of January 25, reported the research firm Techarc. According to the data available till January 25, Jio has taken the lead with 5G presence in 184 cities, making it available to 94.6% of the population of India that already has 5G coverage. Based on the dashboard data, 25.2% …

Himachal Pradesh: 5G services to be made functional by 2024-end, says IT Secretary Abhishek Jain
1 year, 11 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: 5G services to be made functional by 2024-end, says IT Secretary Abhishek Jain

India TV News  

The 5G services would be made functional in rural and urban areas of Himachal Pradesh by 2024-end, a state official said on Monday. This will ensure better internet facilities and reduce the digital divide among the masses, IT Secretary Abhishek Jain said. Presiding over the state-level meeting on modalities for use of government infrastructure in establishing telecom structure for making …

5 reasons why you should not switch to 5G right now
1 year, 11 months ago

5 reasons why you should not switch to 5G right now

India Today  

5G is being made available in many Indian cities at a faster rate – all thanks to telecom companies like Jio and Airtel. 5 reasons why you should not upgrade to 5G right now -One of the biggest reasons for not switching to 5G is to save data. 5G offers 10 times faster speed than 4G, so it buffers content …

5G rollout to boost hiring in telecom sector in 2023: NLB Services
1 year, 11 months ago

5G rollout to boost hiring in telecom sector in 2023: NLB Services

Live Mint  

The 5G rollout in the country is expected to boost hiring in the telecom sector in 2023. According to talent solutions company, NLB services, the expansion of the high-speed services will have a “compounding impact” on the hiring of both non-niche skills and technical skills employees. With the expansion of the 5G network and the delivery of high-speed services the …

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 has no plans to introduce 5G premium pricing
1 year, 11 months ago

Airtel has no plans to introduce 5G premium pricing

The Hindu  

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel has plans to invest ₹27,000-₹28,000 crore in telecom network with a focus on 5G rollout, a company official said on Wednesday. When asked whether Airtel will look at charging a premium for 5G services, the official said that the premium price for 5G has not worked anywhere in the world and the company is also not …

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI
1 year, 11 months ago

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI

India TV News  

As India rolls out 5G at a much faster pace than expected, it is critical to identify the 6 GHz band for international mobile telecommunications services, to not only aid long-term network planning but also help the National Broadband Mission achieve broadband speeds up to 50 Mbps by 2024-25, the Cellular Operators Association of India said on Wednesday. This is …

Another operator likely to launch 5G in Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirumala and Vijayawada on December 26
1 year, 11 months ago

Another operator likely to launch 5G in Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirumala and Vijayawada on December 26

The Hindu  

After the official launch of 5G services by private telecom operators in Visakhapatnam, the demand for 5G enabled handsets of mobile phones has picked up in the Port City. A private telecom operator on December 23 launched 5G services at 11 locations across Visakhapatnam, after Hyderabad in October this year, while another major telecom giant will be rolling out the …

From metaverse to 5G: Tech that shaped 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

From metaverse to 5G: Tech that shaped 2022

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :This year was a mixed bag for the tech industry. Claims of Google LaMDA becoming sentient and the buzz around the public release of the artificial intelligence -powered chatbot called ChatGPT also created quite a stir. If the International Semiconductor Consortium gets the Indian government’s sanction to set up a wafer fab in India, chipmaker Intel, too, will …

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why
2 years ago

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why

Firstpost  

The DGCA and the MoCA fear that the radio altimetres and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radiowaves used for 5G in India. Fearing that 5G bands that are being used by telecom companies might interfere with the navigation instruments on board most common aeroplanes, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of …

No 5G roadmap from Vi, Vodafone Idea users are waiting and watching before porting out
2 years, 1 month ago

No 5G roadmap from Vi, Vodafone Idea users are waiting and watching before porting out

India Today  

5G is gradually rolling out in India, and telcos like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, are letting users in select circles enjoy fast internet connectivity practically for free. Speaking to India Today Tech, Debayan Dutta, a media professional in Kolkata and a long-time Vi user, said it bothers him as a customer that Vi is "lagging behind." Not all customers …

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 …

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 …

Why 5G users are having buyer’s remorse
2 years, 1 month ago

Why 5G users are having buyer’s remorse

Live Mint  

Phone users who rushed to upgrade to 5G services, dazzled by commercials of ultra-fast networks, are beginning to have doubts. According to him, the number of spots with 5G coverage in the city has increased in the past two weeks, but a simple speed test seems to be consuming nearly 1GB of data on 5G. Meanwhile, photo blogger Ayush Pathak …

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 …

BSNL to launch 5G in August 2023, but before that it will launch 4G across India
2 years, 2 months ago

BSNL to launch 5G in August 2023, but before that it will launch 4G across India

India Today  

India's two big private telecom operators, Reliance Jio and Airtel, have started rolling out the 5G services in India and are expected to spread the service across India by 2024. Minister of Communication Ashwini Vaishnaw recently revealed that the government-led telecom network BSNL is on track to launch the 4G services in the country by January 2023. Announcing the 5G …

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 …

Only 5% of mobile users want to switch to 5G technology this year?
2 years, 2 months ago

Only 5% of mobile users want to switch to 5G technology this year?

Hindustan Times  

The 5G services were launched on October 1 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India Mobile Congress. Now a recent survey by local social networking platform Localcircles claims that less than 5% of people want to switch to 5G in 2022. Visitors at India Mobile Congress 2022 exhibition in New Delhi where Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, announced the …

Samsung, Apple to upgrade phone software to 5G in Nov-Dec
2 years, 2 months ago

Samsung, Apple to upgrade phone software to 5G in Nov-Dec

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Samsung and Apple will upgrade the software for their 5G-enabled phones in India in November-December as the government has pushed smartphone manufacturers to quickly roll over to the high-speed network. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1 launched 5G services amid much fanfare, with leading telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio outlining plans for rollout of the …

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 …

GoI pulls up Apple, Samsung and other smartphone makers, calls meeting to immediately push out 5G update
2 years, 2 months ago

GoI pulls up Apple, Samsung and other smartphone makers, calls meeting to immediately push out 5G update

Firstpost  

Smartphone users who have budget devices from companies like Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi and Realme etc. However, users who have flagship devices from Samsung and Apple are still unable to access 5G, due to a pending software update. Now, while some users have been able to access 5G internet in certain cities across India, at selected spots, iPhone users in India, …

iPhone users in India will have to wait for more than 2 months to use 5G
2 years, 2 months ago

iPhone users in India will have to wait for more than 2 months to use 5G

India Today  

iPhones are yet to get 5G connectivity, even though Apple smartphones support the cellular option. Airtel said that its 5G network would come to compatible iPhones once Apple updates the software. In a statement to The Economic Times, Apple said, "We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon …

5G a boon but high-priced handsets and tariffs may slow down adoption
2 years, 2 months ago

5G a boon but high-priced handsets and tariffs may slow down adoption

The Hindu  

Up to 10 times faster Internet speeds, download of 8K movies in seconds and console quality gaming experience on smartphones — these are just some of the many benefits that 5G networks will bring to users. While 5G may come as a ‘saviour’ for the smartphone industry that has seen its user base plateauing in the past three years, users …

Airtel 5G plans price to be announced soon, could be priced similar to its 4G plans
2 years, 2 months ago

Airtel 5G plans price to be announced soon, could be priced similar to its 4G plans

India Today  

Airtel 5G is rolling out in eight Indian cities, though we are yet to hear about the tariffs from the company. It is also reported that the Airtel 5G won't be too expensive compared to 4G plans, though the company hopes this changes. It may not be possible since Airtel's biggest domestic rival, Jio, has already promised to keep 5G …

5G users to get speed at par with computers during launch phase: Experts
2 years, 2 months ago

5G users to get speed at par with computers during launch phase: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Mobile subscribers will get up to 600 megabit per second speed in 5G network during the launch phase and handsets are expected to work at par with professional computers for accessing apps and data processing, according to industry players. Former BSNL chairman and managing director Anupam Shrivastava said that telecom operators are expected to provide free 5G service …

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