5G spectrum auction to continue for few more days: Telecom min Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 years, 4 months ago

5G spectrum auction to continue for few more days: Telecom min Ashwini Vaishnaw

Live Mint  

Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the country had drawn bids totalling about $19 billion for 5G spectrum and the process is likely to continue for the next few days. Auctions for 5G spectrum continued today, after fetching bids worth ₹1,49,967 crore after 30 rounds so far from players such as Reliance Industries' Jio and Bharti Airtel. After a flying start on Tuesday that saw players pouring in ₹1.45 lakh crore on the first day, the numbers inched up incrementally over Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as Jio and Airtel engaged in intense bidding in UP East circle for 1800 MHz band. Besides powering ultra-low latency connections, which allow downloading full-length high-quality video or movie to a mobile device in a matter of seconds, the Fifth Generation or 5G would enable solutions such as e-health, connected vehicles, more-immersive augmented reality and metaverse experiences, life-saving use cases, and advanced mobile cloud gaming, among others.

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Adani mulls surrender of 5G spectrum after more than 2 years of purchase
1 month ago

Adani mulls surrender of 5G spectrum after more than 2 years of purchase

Live Mint  

Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, which bought 5G spectrum in the 26 GHz band in the 2022 auctions, is mulling surrendering the airwaves after more than two years of not putting them to use, said four people aware of the development. Telcos have to launch 5G services anywhere in the licensed service area in metro areas and …

Telcos bid ₹11,340 crore for expiring spectrum; Airtel leads
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Telcos bid ₹11,340 crore for expiring spectrum; Airtel leads

The Hindu  

Bharti Airtel Ltd. spent the most on retaining and acquiring new spectrum in the latest auction of airwaves concluded on Wednesday after seven rounds of bids. “As auction for 5G spectrum was held recently and 5G monetization is still in progress, no bidding took place in 800MHz, 2300MHz, 3300MHz and 26GHz bands,” the Department of Telecommunications said in a statement. …

Govt earns ₹11,340 crore from Spectrum Auction 2023-24
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Govt earns ₹11,340 crore from Spectrum Auction 2023-24

Op India  

The Department of Telecommunications, under the Ministry of Communications, has successfully concluded the Spectrum Auction 2023-24, marking a step in meeting the evolving spectrum needs of India’s telecom service providers. The auction offered spectrum across the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands. The auction saw participation from all …

Centre Got Rs 11,300 Crores from India's Second Spectrum Sale
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Centre Got Rs 11,300 Crores from India's Second Spectrum Sale

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Witnessing a low demand from telecom operators, the Centre is likely to have garnered over Rs 11,300 crore from India’s second spectrum sale in selling airwaves across the bands, which ended in two days after seven rounds on Wednesday noon. Telecom giant Bharti Airtel emerged as the top bidder, which may have bought spectrum worth around Rs 9,000 …

Spectrum auction ends in just two days with bids worth ₹11,340 crore
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Spectrum auction ends in just two days with bids worth ₹11,340 crore

The Hindu  

An auction of radiowaves that carry voice and data signals for mobile phones ended within two days on June 26, garnering less than 12% of the ₹96,238 crore minimum value that the government had estimated for the spectrum on offer. “The auction, where a total of 10 GHz of spectrum ranging between 800 MHz to 26 GHz was offered, got …

Spectrum auction Day 1: Telecoms place bids worth about ₹11,000 crore in 5 rounds: 6 Key things to know
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Spectrum auction Day 1: Telecoms place bids worth about ₹11,000 crore in 5 rounds: 6 Key things to know

Live Mint  

Telecom operators have placed bids worth ₹11,000 crore on the first day of the spectrum auctions that saw five rounds of bidding, reported PTI quoting anonymous sources. “Telecom operators have placed bids of around ₹11,000 crore on Day 1. Telecom companies like Bharti Airtel Limited, Vodafone Idea Ltd, and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, were the three to take part in …

Tenth spectrum auction for radiowaves worth ₹96,238 cr begins
6 months ago

Tenth spectrum auction for radiowaves worth ₹96,238 cr begins

The Hindu  

Auction for ₹96,238 crore worth spectrum began on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, that is expected to see firms like Airtel and Reliance Jio bidding to acquire airwaves that will help augment their 5G services. "The government begins the auction of Spectrum for Telecom Services today at 10:00 AM," an official statement said on Tuesday. "To augment existing telecom services and …

India to auction ₹96,318 crore telecom spectrum on Tuesday
6 months ago

India to auction ₹96,318 crore telecom spectrum on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

The Department of Telecommunications will begin the auction of ₹96,317.65 crore of spectrum on Tuesday. Representational The background On February 8, the Union Cabinet approved the auction of 10,523.15 megahertz of spectrum across bands at a reserve price of ₹96,317.65 crore, Business Standard wrote. Combined with much lower demand for spectrum and a cautious stance adopted by market leader Reliance …

Department of Telecom defers spectrum auction to June 25
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Department of Telecom defers spectrum auction to June 25

The Hindu  

The Department of Telecom on June 4 postponed the spectrum auction by 19 days to June 25, as per information available on its website. According to amendments made in the notice inviting applications for bids on Tuesday, the new date for "start of the live auction" has been changed to June 25 from June 6. All the available spectrum in …

Government proposes Spectrum auction in various bands: All you need to know
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Government proposes Spectrum auction in various bands: All you need to know

India TV News  

The Department of Telecommunications of the Indian government has proposed to auction the right to use specific radio spectrum frequencies in multiple bands this time, which will include sub-1 GHz bands like 800 MHz and 900 MHz, along with mid-bands like 2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2500 MHz, 2300 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz Band. Total spectrum offered and validity …

Jio vs Airtel vs VI for spectrum auction on May 20: Centre sets base price at…
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jio vs Airtel vs VI for spectrum auction on May 20: Centre sets base price at…

Hindustan Times  

The Department of Telecommunications on Friday released the date for the auction of eight spectrums of mobile internet, and all major telecom companies are expected to battle it out. Centre to commence internet spectrum auction from May 20 Government will auction eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a base price of ₹96,317.65 crore. It is expected that Reliance …

Spectrum auction to start from May 20
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Spectrum auction to start from May 20

The Hindu  

Auctions for telecommunications spectrum in the high-frequency bands of 800 megahertz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 gigahertz will be held on May 20, the Department of Telecommunications announced on March 8, inviting bid applications from telecom operators. While the reserve price of the spectrum on auction amounts to ₹96,317.65 crore, The …

DoT to hold spectrum auctions starting 20 May
9 months, 2 weeks ago

DoT to hold spectrum auctions starting 20 May

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The Department of Telecommunications will conduct the next round of spectrum auctions on 20 May, where frequencies valued at ₹96,317.65 crore across eight bands will be up for grabs. Now telecom service providers will get opportunity to buy spectrum regularly in a transparent way,” telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a social media post on X, after the …

DoT goes back on word; Spectrum sale in FY25
10 months, 2 weeks ago

DoT goes back on word; Spectrum sale in FY25

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after the Cabinet approved the spectrum auction, the Department of Telecommunications on Friday said it will be able to conduct the auction sometime in June 2024, as the entire process is time-consuming. Two top DoT officials said conducting auctions during this fiscal year or before the election is not possible as it involves technical and legal …

Union Cabinet gives nod for spectrum auction
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Cabinet gives nod for spectrum auction

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet approved an auction of telecom spectrum this year for airwaves amounting to a cumulative reserve price of ₹96,317.65 crore, the government announced on Thursday. Expiring airwaves that belong to “certain companies undergoing insolvency” will also be auctioned, the government said. Spectrum has also been approved for use by the railways for the deployment of Kavach, the automatic …

From fishery scheme to telecom spectrum auction, key decisions by Union Cabinet
10 months, 2 weeks ago

From fishery scheme to telecom spectrum auction, key decisions by Union Cabinet

Live Mint  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved key decisions related to the auction of telecom spectrum bands, PM Matsya Kisan Samriddhi Saha Yojana, Fisheries & Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund, and railway projects. The Union Cabinet approved the auctions in eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a base price of ₹96,317.65 crore. Telecom spectrum auctions The Union Cabinet on Thursday …

Minister hopes to complete long-awaited 5G frequency auction before summer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Minister hopes to complete long-awaited 5G frequency auction before summer

NL Times  

Telecommunications providers can apply for the auction of new nationwide 5G frequencies for super-fast mobile internet from next month. She hopes to conclude the auction with minimum proceeds of 170 million euros before the summer. "It is good for Dutch consumers and companies that we can now finally start to realize our ambitions in terms of digital mobile infrastructure," said …

Vodafone Idea seeks 30 more days to pay ₹1,680 cr spectrum auction instalment
1 year, 4 months ago

Vodafone Idea seeks 30 more days to pay ₹1,680 cr spectrum auction instalment

Hindustan Times  

Debt-ridden Vodafone Idea has sought 30 days more time to pay around ₹1,680 crore for spectrum auction instalment due on Thursday, a senior company official said on Wednesday. Vodafone idea has also acquired a 5G spectrum in mid-band and millimetre wave in the 26 GHz band in July 2022 spectrum auction. "We have submitted a letter to DoT that we …

Airtel prepaid Rs 8,024 cr to clear liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2015
1 year, 4 months ago

Airtel prepaid Rs 8,024 cr to clear liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2015

India TV News  

Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has prepaid Rs 8,024 crore to the Department of Telecom towards part prepayment of deferred liabilities pertaining to spectrum acquired in the auction in 2015. Airtel last year acquired 19867.8 MHz spectrum in 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz frequency bands through the auction for Rs 43,084 crore spectrum …

Bharti Airtel clears Rs 8,024 crore spectrum liabilities through prepayment
1 year, 4 months ago

Bharti Airtel clears Rs 8,024 crore spectrum liabilities through prepayment

India TV News  

Bharti Airtel has announced that it has prepaid Rs 8,024 crore to the Department of Telecom as a part of the deferred liabilities for the spectrum, acquired in the auction which was held in 2015. In the previous year's auction, Airtel acquired 19867.8 MHz spectrum in various frequency bands, including 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

5G services of this company will begin from August 2023. Details here
2 years, 2 months ago

5G services of this company will begin from August 2023. Details here

Hindustan Times  

On Saturday, prime minister Narendra Modi launched 5G technology in India. Reliance Jio will introduce its 5G services across the nation by December 2023, while Vodafone Idea, too, will begin its journey ‘soon.’ Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Besides the three private operators, state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, too, will offer 5G technology. BSNL will launch its services by August 15, …

Industry stalwarts hail 5G rollout
2 years, 2 months ago

Industry stalwarts hail 5G rollout

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G telecom services in India on Saturday, which industry leaders like Mukesh Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla and Sunil Bharti Mittal hailed as having the potential to transform education, health care and the ease of doing business in the country. 5G is the foundational technology that unlocks the full potential of other 21st century technologies like …

Mukesh Ambani says will roll out high quality, more affordable 5G services
2 years, 2 months ago

Mukesh Ambani says will roll out high quality, more affordable 5G services

Hindustan Times  

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Industries Ltd.’s 5G network will cover the remotest corners of India by December next year, providing services “more affordable than anywhere else in the world.” Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman Mukesh Ambani with his son Akash Ambani during the 6th India Mobile Congress at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, The technology can bring affordable, superior education …

5G Launch Live: PM Modi says launch of 5G gift from telecom industry to 130cr Indians
2 years, 2 months ago

5G Launch Live: PM Modi says launch of 5G gift from telecom industry to 130cr Indians

Live Mint  

Launch of 5G will have a lasting impact: Rajeev Chandrasekhar The launch of 5G will have a lasting impact. PM Modi experiences Jio Glass at 5G launch : What is it and how it helps users Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 5G services in India today. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} PM Modi says India creating history With 5G launch, Prime Minister Narendra …

Airtel 5G launches in 8 cities
2 years, 2 months ago

Airtel 5G launches in 8 cities

India TV News  

Airtel 5G launch: Bharti Airtel's 5G service will be available in eight cities from Saturday, its chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said at India Mobile Congress. He also said that Airtel will roll out 5G services in several cities across the country by March 2023 and across India by March 2024. Bharti Airtel Chief Technology Officer Randeep Singh Sekhon said that …

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 …

It is tough to launch 5G phones under Rs 10,000 right now, says Xiaomi India President
2 years, 3 months ago

It is tough to launch 5G phones under Rs 10,000 right now, says Xiaomi India President

India Today  

Xiaomi already offers a range of affordable 5G phones in the market. Speaking to India Today Tech, Muralikrishnan B, president of Xiaomi India said that the Rs 15,000 Rs 20,000 price segment will witness an increase in 5G penetration, starting with the festive season. He, however, believes that the “big chunk will be the ‘late majority’, users looking for smartphones …

Airtel is urging users to buy 5G smartphones, to launch 5G services in a month
2 years, 3 months ago

Airtel is urging users to buy 5G smartphones, to launch 5G services in a month

India Today  

Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal has urged users to look for a 5G-enabled smartphone when they buy a new device. In a letter to customers and reported by The Economic Times, the company chief announced that users would soon be able to check if their location supports Airtel's 5G services with the Airtel Thanks app. The letter claims that Airtel's 5G …

5G Prices In India Are Likely To Be Lower Than You Think: Here’s Why
2 years, 3 months ago

5G Prices In India Are Likely To Be Lower Than You Think: Here’s Why

News 18  

The 5G launch in India is just around the corner, and as the government has suggested, you could get 10X faster data speeds than a 4G network. But now, it seems the phone brands are working out a clever strategy to make sure you don’t have to shell out big to use the 5G network on your 5G smartphone. According …

How Reliance's ambitious 5G rollout plans can change India's digital story
2 years, 3 months ago

How Reliance's ambitious 5G rollout plans can change India's digital story

India Today  

The aggression demonstrated by Reliance Jio at the recently concluded 5G spectrum auction was the clear giveaway in terms of what to expect. Of the Rs 1.50 lakh crore that the government garnered through the auction of 5G spectrum, Jio’s outgo was over Rs 88,000 crore. Overall, it must be said that the 5G announcement by Reliance is highly disruptive,” …

Reliance Industries AGM 2022: With Jio 5G Set To Roll Out By Diwali, All Details About 5G Spectrum Acquired By Jio
2 years, 3 months ago

Reliance Industries AGM 2022: With Jio 5G Set To Roll Out By Diwali, All Details About 5G Spectrum Acquired By Jio

News 18  

Reliance Industries Limited today held its 45th Annual General Meeting where Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced Reliance Jio’s 5G services rollout. After the 5G spectrum auctions concluded, Reliance Jio confirmed that it has acquired 5G spectrum in India to start its 5G network services using different frequency bands. “With its unmatched 700 MHz spectrum footprint, Jio will be the only …

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 …

Demand for 5G phones in ₹10k to ₹15k segment grows four times, says Flipkart
2 years, 4 months ago

Demand for 5G phones in ₹10k to ₹15k segment grows four times, says Flipkart

The Hindu  

The homegrown e-commerce portal, Flipkart, witnessed almost double the searches for 5G smartphones in the first half of 2022 as compared to the same period last year. According to Flipkart’s sales trends, the demand for 5G smartphones in the ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 range has grown nearly four times in the first half of 2022 as against the same period last …

Minister asks telcos to prepare for 5G rollout
2 years, 4 months ago

Minister asks telcos to prepare for 5G rollout

The Hindu  

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said spectrum allocation letters have been issued to telecom service providers and asked them to start preparing for the roll out of 5G services in the country. The Department of Telecom has received a total payment of about ₹17,876 crore from Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Adani Data Networks and Vodafone Idea for spectrum they …

Can 5G in India unlock demand amidst tough times for the smartphone market?
2 years, 4 months ago

Can 5G in India unlock demand amidst tough times for the smartphone market?

Hindustan Times  

Two years of positive sentiment has spluttered to a halt. “5G smartphone supplies are much better than 4G, leading to higher ASPs but lower demand,” says Navkendar Singh, associate vice president, Devices Research, IDC India, South Asia & ANZ. “With the completion of 5G auctions, and anticipated roll-out of 5G services in India shortly, there will be further momentum in …

Airtel's Sunil Mittal hails Modi govt's efficiency in 5G spectrum allocation
2 years, 4 months ago

Airtel's Sunil Mittal hails Modi govt's efficiency in 5G spectrum allocation

Op India  

On Thursday, the Bharti Airtel founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal lauded the PM Modi led-government for ease of doing business after the company received an allocation letter for the designated 5G spectrum within hours of payment of the dues. Reports mention that the Department of Telecommunications has received an upfront payment of around Rs 17,876 crore from companies including …

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asks telcos to gear up for 5G launch
2 years, 4 months ago

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw asks telcos to gear up for 5G launch

The Hindu  

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on August 18 asked telecom service providers to gear up for 5G launch, post the issuance of spectrum allocation letters. The DoT has received payment of around ₹17,876 crore from service providers — Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Adani Data Networks and Vodafone Idea for spectrum they won in a recent auction. The country's biggest ever auction …

Airtel pays 5G spectrum dues for 4 years in upfront
2 years, 4 months ago

Airtel pays 5G spectrum dues for 4 years in upfront

Hindustan Times  

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has paid ₹8,312.4 crores to the Department of Telecom in upfront towards dues for spectrum acquired in the recently concluded 5G auctions. "The company believes that this upfront payment coupled with the moratorium on spectrum dues and AGR-related payments for four years will free up future cash flows and allow Airtel to …

Vi, Jio set to hire more employees as 5G job postings will rise up by 65%- Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Vi, Jio set to hire more employees as 5G job postings will rise up by 65%- Report

India TV News  

As India and other countries take concrete steps to adopt 5G, the number of job postings by telcos related to 5G increased by 65 per cent last month, from 5,265 job postings in January to 8,667 in July, a report showed on Wednesday. Reliance Jio is hiring for 'Lead 5G Core & Cloud Architecture' to support diverse use cases and …

5G India launch today? Here's what we know in 7 points
2 years, 4 months ago

5G India launch today? Here's what we know in 7 points

India Today  

5G spectrum auctions in India are over, and the wait for the official rollout is still going on. During the seven-day auction process last month, India's biggest telco, Reliance Jio, emerged as the largest spender, followed by Bharti Airtel and Vi. --Earlier this month, Reliance Jio Infocomm's chairperson, Akash Ambani, said that the company would celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' …

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 …

A good news for Airtel investors
2 years, 4 months ago

A good news for Airtel investors

Live Mint  

After the recently concluded auctions, telecom investors will be keen to hear from companies about future prospects of 5G. View Full Image On the front foot “These comments are reassuring as they validate Airtel’s frugal spectrum purchase strategy that was aided by opportunistic mergers and acquisitions," said Ambit Capital Pvt. Why rupee, higher fees don't deter students headed abroad Challenges …

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, CEO spells out 2024 vision
2 years, 4 months ago

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, CEO spells out 2024 vision

Hindustan Times  

Bharati Airtel is also set to launch 5G services this month with the telecom giant hoping to cover every town and key rural areas of the country with the services by March 2024. By March 2024 we believe we will be able to cover every town and key rural areas as well with 5G,” Vittal said, news agency PTI reported. …

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