India surpasses Japan and UK in global mobile speed ranking
1 year, 2 months ago

India surpasses Japan and UK in global mobile speed ranking

Live Mint  

India has beaten developed countries like the UK and Japan in mobile speed, according to Ookla. The 5G has turbocharged mobile download speeds, pushing India's ranking 72 notches higher to the 47th spot in Speedtest Global Index, ahead of nations like Japan, the UK, and Brazil. India As per Ookla, the mobile speed performance has seen a 3.59 times increase since the introduction of 5G, with median download speeds improving to 50.21 Mbps in August 2023, from 13.87 Mbps in September 2022. In fact, in nine telecom circles of Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata, North East, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh West, median 5G download speeds were below 100 Mbps because networks were in early testing stages.

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

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

India TV News  

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

iPhone 16 has the best 5G download speeds across the world, finds Ookla report
1 month ago

iPhone 16 has the best 5G download speeds across the world, finds Ookla report

Firstpost  

the iPhone 16 outperforms some of the best of Samsung’s flagship device in markets across the world, including India, when it comes to download speeds. Packed with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon X75 5G modem, the iPhone 16 lineup is beating out rivals, including Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, which features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and 5G capabilities. Global speed test …

India Is Now Ahead Of US As The 2nd Largest 5G Mobile Market, China Still The Leader
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India Is Now Ahead Of US As The 2nd Largest 5G Mobile Market, China Still The Leader

News 18  

India has overtaken the US to become the world’s second-biggest 5G handset market for the first time, behind China, a report has mentioned. The global 5G handset shipments grew 20 percent in the first half of 2024, according to the Counterpoint Research. Apple led the 5G handset shipments, accounting for more than 25 percent share. Apple led the 5G handset …

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 …

Top Tech News Today: Motorola Edge 50 Pro Price Leaked, India Bags 14 Spot Globally In 5G Media Download Speeds
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Top Tech News Today: Motorola Edge 50 Pro Price Leaked, India Bags 14 Spot Globally In 5G Media Download Speeds

ABP News  

Motorola Edge 50 Pro European Price Leaked Ahead Of India Launch Motorola is preparing to unveil its next mid-range flagship, the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, in India on April 3. Its predecessor, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro, was launched in April last year with a price tag of 899.99 euros for the sole 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. India …

Britain’s smartphone users suffer slowest 5G speeds in G7
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Britain’s smartphone users suffer slowest 5G speeds in G7

The Telegraph  

Mobile phone users in Britain suffered from the slowest 5G downloads speeds of any G7 country in 2023, according to new data. UK smartphone users had average 5G download speeds of 118.2 megabits per second between August 1 and October 29 2023, according to mobile network think tank Opensignal. In France and Germany, mobile users enjoyed average 5G download speeds …

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 …

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 …

India's global mobile download speed better than Japan, Turkiye in Ookla index
1 year, 2 months ago

India's global mobile download speed better than Japan, Turkiye in Ookla index

Hindustan Times  

India has witnessed significant boost in mobile download speed, making it to the top 50 in the Ookla Speedtest Global Index list. Ookla's Speedtest Global Index rankings are based on median download speed. As per the report, India's download speed performance has seen a 3.59 times increase since the introduction of 5G, with median download speeds improving to 50.21 Mbps …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Now, at least 2 Mbps speed required to get broadband tag
1 year, 10 months ago

Now, at least 2 Mbps speed required to get broadband tag

The Hindu  

The definition of broadband now requires a minimum speed of 2Mbps from telecom operators, after previously requiring a fourth of that bandwidth, 512Kbps, since 2013. “Broadband is a data connection that is able to support interactive services including Internet access and has the capability of the minimum download speed of 2 Mbps to an individual subscriber from the point of …

Today’s Cache | Microsoft’s AI investment, India’s download speeds, and Apple’s VR talk with Disney
1 year, 10 months ago

Today’s Cache | Microsoft’s AI investment, India’s download speeds, and Apple’s VR talk with Disney

The Hindu  

Microsoft’s AI investment Software giant Microsoft has said that it is making a “multiyear, multibillion dollar investment” in OpenAI, the company behind the AI-powered ChatGPT chatbot, as well as other AI-based platforms such as text-to-image generator DALL-E, the computer programming tool Codex, and the speech recognition tool Whisper. India’s download speeds The Ookla company’s Speedtest Global Index has put India …

India’s mobile downloading speed increases while broadband dips
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s mobile downloading speed increases while broadband dips

The Hindu  

The Speedtest Global Index by Ookla has put India’s median mobile downloading speed at 25.29 Mbps while the uploading speed stood at 5.51 Mbps. On the contrary, the median downloading speed for the fixed broadband users in India stood at 49.14 Mbps in the mid of December 2022. Overall, India slipped one position in the global ranking on the Speedtest …

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 …

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 …

5G rollout to be faster in India, gears from neighbouring countries need more checks: Nokia India official
2 years ago

5G rollout to be faster in India, gears from neighbouring countries need more checks: Nokia India official

The Hindu  

India is going to record the fastest 5G rollout in the world and it is going to have the biggest success of the next -generation telecom service with the support of the government, a senior Nokia India official said. India is going to witness the fastest rollout of 5G which will be at least three times faster than what we …

5G Phone Shipments In India Pick Up As Network Launch Gathers Pace
2 years, 1 month ago

5G Phone Shipments In India Pick Up As Network Launch Gathers Pace

News 18  

5G smartphone shipments in India grew to 30 per cent in Q3 2022, while smartphone shipments declined 12 per cent, and on a quarter-on-quarter basis, smartphone shipments recorded a 16 per cent growth, a report said on Wednesday. Samsung led the overall India Mobile Market with a 19 per cent share, while Xiaomi led the smartphone market with a 22 …

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 …

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, …

Who won Airtel v Jio in 5G network speeds test: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Who won Airtel v Jio in 5G network speeds test: Report

Hindustan Times  

Telecom major Jio's 5G network has shown top median download speed of close to 600 megabit per second, while Bharti Airtel's network has posted top speed of about 516 mbps, broadband speed research firm Ookla said in a report on Tuesday. "In Delhi, Airtel reached nearly 200 Mbps median download speed at 197.98 Mbps while Jio almost broke 600 Mbps …

Reliance Jio touches 600 Mbps 5G speed in Delhi
2 years, 2 months ago

Reliance Jio touches 600 Mbps 5G speed in Delhi

India TV News  

Reliance Jio has reportedly recorded almost 600 Mbps median download speed on its new 5G network in the Delhi region- which is much higher than India's overall 5G speed hit which is 500 Mbps during the country's rolled-out for 5G services. In Delhi, Airtel reached nearly 200 Mbps median download speed at 197.98 Mbps while Jio almost broke 600 Mbps. …

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 …

Launch of 5G services | This is not just India’s decade, it is the century of India, says PM Modi
2 years, 2 months ago

Launch of 5G services | This is not just India’s decade, it is the century of India, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched 5G telephony services in the country, ushering in an era of ultra high-speed internet on mobile phones. “This is not just India’s decade, it is the century of India,” he said, adding that this was an occasion for the entrepreneurs, small artisans and businessmen to help them progress further. RBI’s monetary policy has …

5G Launch In India: How Is 5G Different From 4G, What Speeds You May Get, And Which One Is Better
2 years, 2 months ago

5G Launch In India: How Is 5G Different From 4G, What Speeds You May Get, And Which One Is Better

News 18  

5G services are finally rolling out in India. With the launch of the 5G network, things have gone to another level, not only in terms of the data speeds expected but also what all the networks can let you do in terms of other technologies like virtual reality, advanced IoT applications and low-latency gaming experience. Most telecom experts will tell …

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 …

Singapore has the fastest broadband download speed. Where does India stand?
2 years, 3 months ago

Singapore has the fastest broadband download speed. Where does India stand?

Hindustan Times  

India’s rank in fixed broadband download speed has been downgraded by seven spots to 78, while the ranking for mobile internet speeds has been maintained at 117, according to the Speedtest Global Index provided by the internet speed monitor Ookla for the month of August. According to the survey, India’s median fixed broadband download speed surveyed by Ookla for the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

India has 5th lowest mobile data prices in the world. Check Pak, Sri Lanka rates
2 years, 4 months ago

India has 5th lowest mobile data prices in the world. Check Pak, Sri Lanka rates

Hindustan Times  

India has the fifth lowest Internet data rates in the world, the latest Worldwide Mobile Data Pricing 2022 list revealed. The report claims that Israel, Italy, San Marino, Fiji, and India are the top five cheapest countries to pay for mobile data. The five most expensive countries in terms of the average approximate cost of 1GB of mobile data are …

Countries with the cheapest mobile data: Where does India stand?
2 years, 4 months ago

Countries with the cheapest mobile data: Where does India stand?

Firstpost  

India has been placed fifth on the list of cheapest countries for mobile data. While Israel has topped the list with an average cost of one GB data at $0.04, Saint Helena has an astonishing cost of $41.06 per gigabyte India has two reasons to smile when it comes to mobile data — not only did the Centre receive record …

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 to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson
2 years, 6 months ago

5G to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson

The Hindu  

The number of subscriptions to India’s 5G services, which are likely to be rolled out from later this year, is expected to reach about 500 million, or 39% of all mobile subscribers, by 2027, telecom equipment maker Ericsson said in a report on Tuesday. Noting that 4G was currently the dominant subscription type driving connectivity growth in India, Ericsson said …

5G set to represent 39% of mobile subscriptions by 2027 in India: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

5G set to represent 39% of mobile subscriptions by 2027 in India: Report

India TV News  

5G will represent around 39 per cent of mobile subscriptions at the end of 2027 in India, where the 5G deployments are yet to begin, with about 500 million subscriptions, a report said on Tuesday. According to the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, 4G subscriptions are forecast to decline annually to an estimated 700 million subscriptions in 2027 …

India Improves Global Internet Speed Ranking, Faster Download Speeds Countries: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

India Improves Global Internet Speed Ranking, Faster Download Speeds Countries: Report

News 18  

India gained three spots in the global ranking on median mobile download speed, reaching 115th position with recording 14.28 Mbps in May which is slightly better than 14.19 Mbps speed in April, a new report showed on Monday. India also improved its global ranking for overall fixed median download speeds, from 76th in April to 75th in May, according to …

5G network to be available in 20-25 cities by end of the year: Telecom minister
2 years, 6 months ago

5G network to be available in 20-25 cities by end of the year: Telecom minister

Hindustan Times  

5G networks will become operational in 20-25 cities and towns by the end of the year, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Saturday, indicating that prices are likely to remain cheaper than the global average since the cost of mobile data in India is already 'the lowest in the world'. "I can say with confidence 5G deployment will start in at …

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 …

Should you buy a 5G smartphone in India? Things to know ahead of 5G spectrum auction
2 years, 6 months ago

Should you buy a 5G smartphone in India? Things to know ahead of 5G spectrum auction

India Today  

5G spectrum auctions date has finally been announced. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the spectrum auction by Department of Telecommunications to assign spectrum to telecom operators for a successful 5G rollout in India. While the official date for commercial rollout by telecom operators is unknown, some reports suggest that 5G rollout in India will …

10x faster 5G services by March 2023 in India, says union minister
2 years, 6 months ago

10x faster 5G services by March 2023 in India, says union minister

Hindustan Times  

India will get 5G services - 10 times faster than 4G - by March 2023, union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said, a day after the cabinet cleared the auction for the 5G spectrum. India has its own stack of 4G like radio, equipment and handset and similar goals are being eyed for the 5G technology," the minister of railways, communications …

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 …

From Semiconductor to Cloud Gaming, How 5G Will Spark Digital Revolution in India
2 years, 8 months ago

From Semiconductor to Cloud Gaming, How 5G Will Spark Digital Revolution in India

News 18  

Since finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement of 5G rollout by private telecom operators in this year’s Budget, speculations have been made on how the technology would change the digital landscape of India. 5G and Digital India Apart from the semiconductor industry, there are other sectors where experts believe that 5G would cause a significant boost. He shared his views on …

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