5G speed will be as fast as the professional high-end computers- Know more
2 years, 2 months ago

5G speed will be as fast as the professional high-end computers- Know more

India TV News  

Mobile customers will get speeds of 600 megabits per second during the 5G launch phase. Reliance Jio has said that its customers will continue to use 5G services under ‘beta testing’ until the ‘network coverage’ of a city is complete. Thiawasheng Ng, President, Strategic Network Development, Ericsson, Network Solutions, said, “The 5G rollout phase is expected to deliver speeds of up to 600 Mbps. “Once the 5G service is rolled out in a circle, the telco will be able to announce its tariffs and charge more for 5G,” said Srivastava, Nokia’s senior vice president and India market. Qualcomm Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Cristiano Amon said, “Looking at the 5G growth opportunities in India, I see many and very significant opportunities.

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After Vi, BSNL to launch 5G services soon, intensifies competition for Airtel, Jio
5 days, 17 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. …

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 …

Airtel 5G download speed increased compared to Jio: Here's difference between their 5G networks
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Airtel 5G download speed increased compared to Jio: Here's difference between their 5G networks

India TV News  

Bharti Airtel has witnessed an increase in its average 5G download speeds. Opensignal data also reported that Reliance Jio experienced a decrease in 5G download speeds across nearly all telecom circles as India's 5G subscriber base and availability expanded. Airtel and Jio 5G speed Nationally, Airtel users saw an increase in average 5G download speeds from 260.4 Mbps in Q1 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

BSNL officially reveals 4G and 5G rollout details, to offer 5G plans at affordable prices
2 years, 2 months ago

BSNL officially reveals 4G and 5G rollout details, to offer 5G plans at affordable prices

India Today  

While two major telecom operators in India have started rolling out 5G service in India, the government-led BSNL is now preparing to rollout 4G using homegrown technology. The telco’s Chairman and Managing Director, P K Purwar, has asserted that 4G will be available for BSNL users starting November this year, which basically means next month. According to a report by …

India Mobile Congress 2022 Highlights: What We Saw This Year
2 years, 2 months ago

India Mobile Congress 2022 Highlights: What We Saw This Year

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the 5G telephony services in the country, ushering in an era of ultra-high-speed internet on mobile phones. The Prime Minister launched the 5G services in select cities at the India Mobile Congress 2022 conference. 5G technology will help in connecting billions of Internet of Things devices, allow higher quality video services with mobility …

Jio 5G Service Launched In India, Announces 5G Welcome Offer With 1Gbps Speed
2 years, 2 months ago

Jio 5G Service Launched In India, Announces 5G Welcome Offer With 1Gbps Speed

News 18  

Reliance Jio has announced its True 5G service in India, which is going to start with four cities Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Varanasi from October 5 onwards. The beta trial of Jio’s True 5G service will be offered to existing Jio users by invitation. Those users getting invited to trial the Jio 5G Welcome Offer will be automatically upgraded to …

DC Edit | Here comes the 5G revolution
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Here comes the 5G revolution

Deccan Chronicle  

India has finally entered into a select group of nations by launching the high-speed fifth-generation telecommunication network. The new technology is expected to be nearly 600 times faster and support 10 times more devices per square kilometre than the current 4G. The high capital expenditure cost involved in such deployment would force telecom companies to extend 5G services in densely …

5G launched in India. How will next-gen technology change your life?
2 years, 2 months ago

5G launched in India. How will next-gen technology change your life?

Hindustan Times  

5G technology is now available in India, with prime minister Narendra Modi launching services of the next-generation technology on Saturday. PM Modi launched India's 5G services on Saturday Well, here are some ways 5G may change your life: Download movie in just 1 second: While 4G has top data speed of 100 Mbps, peak speed of 5G goes up to …

5G To Launch In India Today: What To Expect, How Will It Be Different From 4G And More
2 years, 2 months ago

5G To Launch In India Today: What To Expect, How Will It Be Different From 4G And More

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 5G services in India at the India Mobile Congress on October 1 at 10 AM. 5G technology will help in connecting billions of Internet of Things devices, will allow higher quality video services with mobility at high speed, delivery of critical services such as tele-surgery and autonomous cars among others. At IMC 2022, the …

5G to be available in over 200 cities in next 6 months, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 years, 2 months ago

5G to be available in over 200 cities in next 6 months, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

5G India launch: Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that in the coming 6 months, 5G services will be available in over 200 cities adding attempts being made to make it available in 80-90 per cent of country in next two years. "In coming 6 months, 5G services to be available in over …

PM Modi to bring 5G services in India by Oct 1- Everything you need to know
2 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to bring 5G services in India by Oct 1- Everything you need to know

India TV News  

The National Broadband Mission under the Ministry of Communications on Saturday tweeted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially roll out the 5G services in India on October 1 -- the same day when the India Mobile Congress kicks off which will heavily focus on 5G and related domains. "Taking India's digital transformation & connectivity to new heights, Hon'ble PM, …

Jio 5G service is launching next month, do you need a 5G phone use it?
2 years, 3 months ago

Jio 5G service is launching next month, do you need a 5G phone use it?

India Today  

At the annual general meeting 2022, Reliance Jio chief Mukesh Ambani announced that Jio 5G services will roll out for this Diwali. The company claims that “Jio True 5G” delivers “breakthrough increases in broadband speed and drastically lowers latency.” “Jio 5G will be the world’s largest and most advanced 5G network. Now, coming to people living in the 4 cities …

Indian Telecos to spend 19.5 billion USD on 5G infrastructure by 2025: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian Telecos to spend 19.5 billion USD on 5G infrastructure by 2025: Report

India TV News  

The telecom carriers in India are reportedly expected to invest around $19.5 billion in the development of advanced infrastructure for 5G by 2025, according to a GSMA report. The report showcased that the 5G could benefit the Indian economy by 455 billion USD between 2023 and 2040, or more than 0.6 per cent of the GDP forecast for 2040, reflecting …

Airtel to launch 5G services in a month, 4G SIM can work on 5G phones: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Airtel to launch 5G services in a month, 4G SIM can work on 5G phones: Report

Hindustan Times  

Telecom operator Airtel has confirmed that it will launch 5G services within a month. Along with this, Airtel has also disclosed that the older 4G SIM will work in 5G smartphones as it is already compatible with offering the 5G services, a report by the Hindustan Times sister website Live Hindustan stated. According to the report, the Airtel chief executive …

Nearly 10% of smartphones in India are already 5G-enabled, claims survey
2 years, 3 months ago

Nearly 10% of smartphones in India are already 5G-enabled, claims survey

Hindustan Times  

With the 5G network launch approaching in India, there are already a substantial number of users who are in possession of a 5G-enabled smartphone. 5G smartphones already giving faster speed The report also states a compelling data that the 5G phone users in India are getting faster download speeds than users who have 4G smartphones with same 4G network. “Users …

This Is The '5G Launch Deadline' That Government Has In Mind
2 years, 3 months ago

This Is The '5G Launch Deadline' That Government Has In Mind

News 18  

The government said it expects 5G services to be rolled out in the country by October 12, and the Centre will make sure that the prices are affordable for the consumers. The government also introduced the “The Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2022" along with the launch of the 5G right of work application Form on the GatiShakti Sanchar …

Airtel's 5G services may only be limited to more expensive plans
2 years, 4 months ago

Airtel's 5G services may only be limited to more expensive plans

India Today  

Airtel has said that the company might not charge a premium on 5G plans, but it won't be available to all Airtel customers either. In an interview and as reported by Livemint, vice-chairman of parent Bharti Enterprises, Akhil Gupta, said the telco would offer 5G services only for high-priced tariff plans in the initial phase. Airtel's development comes weeks after …

Explained: 5G, its significance to India, and the controversies surrounding it
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: 5G, its significance to India, and the controversies surrounding it

Firstpost  

5G or fifth generation is the latest upgrade in the long-term evolution mobile broadband networks. He said that the Digital India Movement with production of semiconductors, 5G networks and optical fibre network show strength in three segments – education, health facilities and change in common man’s lives. Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said that the government would allocate radiowaves bought …

Majority of Indians Want To Switch 5G Network: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Majority of Indians Want To Switch 5G Network: Report

News 18  

As India gears up to usher in the 5G era, 89 per cent of consumers wish to upgrade to 5G network in India while 48 per cent would upgrade to 5G even if it calls for switching service providers, a new report showed on Monday. According to the report by network intelligence and connectivity insights provider Ookla, 20 per cent …

89% of Indians ready to switch to 5G technology: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

89% of Indians ready to switch to 5G technology: Report

Hindustan Times  

A recent report by Network and connectivity analysis firm Ookla says that 89% of Indians are ready to upgrade their network to 5G. Ookla’s Consumer Survey published on Monday has 2,000 smartphone users aged 18 and above across urban and rural areas of India. In a letter written to communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in June this year, Cellular Operators Association …

5G mobile services likely to be rolled out in about a month: MoS Telecom
2 years, 4 months ago

5G mobile services likely to be rolled out in about a month: MoS Telecom

The Hindu  

The long-awaited high-speed 5G services are expected to be rolled out in about a month, Minister of State for Telecom Devusinh Chauhan said on August 8. Addressing the inaugural event of the International Telecommunication Union's Regional Standardisation Forum for Asia and Oceania region, Mr. Chauhan said India is likely to deploy indigenously developed and manufactured 5G telecom gears by end …

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 …

Services will remain affordable even with 5G, says telecom minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Services will remain affordable even with 5G, says telecom minister

India Today  

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 5G services in the country are expected to begin in October and the telecom sector will remain one of the most affordable in the world, even with 5G. Speaking about the equipment that will be used to provide 5G services, minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said ramping up of 5G handsets will be done once the services …

How India Plans To Solve Network Congestion With 5G Rollout
2 years, 4 months ago

How India Plans To Solve Network Congestion With 5G Rollout

News 18  

5G spectrum auctions have finally started in India, and this has got the country excited about the near future as 5G connectivity is close to being available on handsets in India. Much has been said about 5G, how it operates compared to a 4G network, and what speeds can users expect from the latest network in the industry. But in …

How India Plans To Solve Network Congestion with 5G Launch
2 years, 5 months ago

How India Plans To Solve Network Congestion with 5G Launch

News 18  

India is set to hold its 5G spectrum auctions in the coming weeks, and this has got the country excited about the near future when 5G connectivity will finally become available on handsets in India. Much has been said about 5G, how it operates compared to a 4G network, and what speeds can users expect from the latest network in …

5G service to commence in 20-25 Indian cities, towns by late 2022: IT Minister
2 years, 6 months ago

5G service to commence in 20-25 Indian cities, towns by late 2022: IT Minister

The Hindu  

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said 5G deployment will commence in 20-25 cities and towns by the year-end, and indicated that India, with its current data prices significantly lower than global average, will continue to set rate benchmarks as new services are rolled out. Speaking at an event, Mr. Vaishnaw said that nations are keen to give preference to …

5G commercial roll out will first happen in 13 major cities in India
2 years, 6 months ago

5G commercial roll out will first happen in 13 major cities in India

India Today  

The government of India has approved 5G spectrum auctions, which means that 5G service will soon be rolled out in the coming months. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given green light to spectrum pricing for 5G auctions. It was previously reported that the 5G India launch could kick off on August 15, but it doesn’t …

5G speed in India said to be 10 times faster than 4G
2 years, 6 months ago

5G speed in India said to be 10 times faster than 4G

India Today  

India is still waiting to get 5G services while the network is already available in some markets including the US, the UK, China, South Korea, among a few others. On Wednesday, the union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister finally approved the Department of Telecommunications ’s 5G spectrum auction. In an official press release, PIB noted that the 5G will …

5G In India: What Is 5G, Will You Need To Pay More And 5 Other Common Questions Answered
2 years, 6 months ago

5G In India: What Is 5G, Will You Need To Pay More And 5 Other Common Questions Answered

News 18  

With the 5G spectrum auction finally getting the green light, we would like to refresh your memory around what exactly is a 5G network, what are its benefits, what users can expect, and some other frequently asked questions around the new network standard. Now, 5G, in the most simple terms, is the latest network standard that offers faster than ever …

5G Will Unlock Next Level of Economic Growth, Help India's Digital Transformation: Ericsson MD
2 years, 7 months ago

5G Will Unlock Next Level of Economic Growth, Help India's Digital Transformation: Ericsson MD

News 18  

The question on every mobile phone user’s mind is — When will 5G services be launched in India? News18 spoke to Nitin Bansal, MD, India & Head-Networks, Southeast Asia, Oceania and India at Ericsson, about the upcoming 5G services and India’s digital future. According to Ericsson’s economic study of enhanced mobile broadband, evolution to 5G will enable 10 times lower …

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