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 are rolled out. Speaking about a possible revival of BSNL and its role in the telecom sector, Ashwini Vaishnaw said telecom is a strategic sector and BSNL plays an important role as the market stabilising force. "Despite all the issues, BSNL has a loyal 10 crore subscriber base in the country, so BSNL must become a vibrant, tech-savvy company in a highly competitive telecom market," he added.

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India TV News  

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BSNL fast losing its post-tariff hike charm, subscribers return to Jio and Airtel
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All the major telecom operators in India including Jio, Airtel and Vi hikes their tariff plans in July this year. However, in the recent days, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have seen fewer customers switching to BSNL, according to a report from IIFL Securities. Meanwhile, for the third consecutive month in September, Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea experienced …

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India Today  

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New Indian Express  

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New Indian Express  

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Live Mint  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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

India TV News  

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India Today  

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

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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31 mn Indians may upgrade to 5G phones in 2023

Live Mint  

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India TV News  

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

Live Mint  

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

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Is it too late to revive BSNL?

Live Mint  

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

BSNL to launch 4G services in Patna by year-end
1 year, 6 months ago

BSNL to launch 4G services in Patna by year-end

Hindustan Times  

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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 …

Cabinet approves Rs 89,047 crore for 4G, 5G spectrum allocation to BSNL
1 year, 6 months ago

Cabinet approves Rs 89,047 crore for 4G, 5G spectrum allocation to BSNL

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the third revival package for BSNL with a total outlay of Rs 89,047 crore, primarily for expenses related to spectrum for 4G and 5G services, Telecom and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. With the third and last revival package, the total financial support extended to BSNL has crossed Rs 3.22 lakh crore. The package …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

India TV News  

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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  

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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  

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Airtel 5G Plus now live in 26 cities of West Bengal: Know-more
1 year, 9 months ago

Airtel 5G Plus now live in 26 cities of West Bengal: Know-more

India TV News  

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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  

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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 …

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  

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4G/5G tech stack now ready, India to be major telecom technology exporter in 3 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 10 months ago

4G/5G tech stack now ready, India to be major telecom technology exporter in 3 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

India has proven its mettle with its indigenous 4G/5G technology stack which is "now ready" and the country is poised to emerge as a major telecom technology exporter to the world in the coming three years, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. The minister said India is set to emerge as a telecom technology exporter to the world in …

Vodafone Idea in talks with gear vendors for 5G rollout
1 year, 10 months ago

Vodafone Idea in talks with gear vendors for 5G rollout

Live Mint  

Vodafone Idea needs to raise ₹ 20k cr in debt and equity from investors to plough into 5G New Delhi: Vodafone Idea is in advanced discussions with telecom equipment makers for its 5G rollout strategy and will comply with minimum 5G rollout obligations, chief executive Akshaya Moondra said on Wednesday, indicating that the No. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} On 5G minimum rollout …

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, …

BSNL to launch India-developed 4G services
1 year, 10 months ago

BSNL to launch India-developed 4G services

Hindustan Times  

State-owned telecom firm BSNL will soon launch indigenously developed 4G services in the country and plans to cover 28,000 villages under the BSNL 4G saturation project, a top official said. BSNL indigenously developed 4G service likely to be rolled out this year. BSNL Director Arvind Vadnerkar in a press conference here said that the firm will very soon launch an …

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. …

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 …

Odisha: 5G Services Launched in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack
1 year, 11 months ago

Odisha: 5G Services Launched in Bhubaneswar & Cuttack

News 18  

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday launched the 5G services in Bhubaneswar. The next generation of mobile broadband will be available in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack in the initial phase while Reliance JIO aims to extend it to other cities in the coming days. Inaugurating 100 telecom towers for rural areas, …

BSNL to start 5G services in 2024: Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
1 year, 11 months ago

BSNL to start 5G services in 2024: Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

State-owned BSNL will start 5G services in 2024, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on January 5. "BSNL will start 5G services in 2024," Mr. Vaishnaw said while speaking to reporters in Bhubaneswar. Mr. Vaishnaw along with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the services. Today, 5G services have been launched in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack," the Telecom Minister said.

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