Telecom war intensifies? Vi reportedly gears up for 5G rollout, plans 15% cheaper than Jio and Airtel
6 days, 23 hours ago

Telecom war intensifies? Vi reportedly gears up for 5G rollout, plans 15% cheaper than Jio and Airtel

Live Mint  

Vodafone Idea is poised to debut its 5G mobile broadband services this March, introducing competitively priced plans to challenge rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, according to a report inThe Economic Times. Vi's plan Vi reportedly plans to launch its 5G services across 75 major cities within its 17 priority telecom circles, targeting industrial hubs known for high data consumption. A senior telecom sector analyst toldThe Economic Times, “Vi may increase its payouts towards dealer commissions and promotional spends to lure back high-value 5G prepaid users from its bigger rivals.” Vi’s focus on distribution costs aligns with its recent financial trends. Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel currently dominate the 5G market, boasting 148 million and 105 million users respectively as of September 2023.

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Vi shocks its users again, increases price of its most affordable data plan
2 days, 10 hours ago

Vi shocks its users again, increases price of its most affordable data plan

India TV News  

In mid-2024, major private telecom operators in India, such as Jio, Airtel, and Vi, raised their mobile tariffs, sparking significant backlash within the industry. As users began shifting to BSNL due to its more affordable recharge plans, these operators were compelled to roll out new budget-friendly options for their customers. Now, the company has upped the price again, bringing it …

Vi 5G launch soon: Services planned for March 2025 rollout, poised to compete with BSNL 5G
2 days, 10 hours ago

Vi 5G launch soon: Services planned for March 2025 rollout, poised to compete with BSNL 5G

India TV News  

Vodafone Idea and BSNL are two telecom companies in India that have yet to launch 5G services in the country. Now, Vi's CEO, Akshaya Moondra, has confirmed that the company plans to gradually introduce its 5G mobile services starting in March 2025. While in October 2024, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced at an event that BSNL would transition to …

Vodafone Idea to launch aggressively priced 5G plans to take on Jio and Airtel: Report
2 days, 22 hours ago

Vodafone Idea to launch aggressively priced 5G plans to take on Jio and Airtel: Report

Hindustan Times  

It has been several months since both Jio and Airtel rolled out their respective 5G services in India. Now, it appears that Vodafone Idea is gearing up to join the action and claim a share of the market by offering aggressively priced plans, potentially drawing customers away from its rivals, as per a report by The Economic Times. Vodafone Idea …

Vi disrupts Jio, Airtel dominance, extends unlimited data benefits to 3 affordable 365-day plans – India TV
5 days, 10 hours ago

Vi disrupts Jio, Airtel dominance, extends unlimited data benefits to 3 affordable 365-day plans – India TV

India TV News  

Vodafone Idea, the third largest telecom provider in India, has announced an exciting New Year gift for its 220 million customers. For those who may not be aware, Vodafone Idea provides its customers the advantage of unlimited data from midnight to noon in the Superhero Benefits Offer. Vodafone Idea's Rs 3599 Plan This plan comes with a validity of 365 …

Vodafone Idea likely to launch 5G broadband services in March: Report
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1 week ago

Vodafone Idea likely to launch 5G broadband services in March: Report

India Today  

Vodafone Idea is planning to launch its 5G mobile broadband services in March, reported The Economic Times. “We are gearing up to launch 5G services and are committed to providing the best experience and price,” a Vodafone Idea spokesperson told the publication. The anticipation of 5G launch helped Vodafone Idea’s shares gain marginally, which were trading at Rs 8.03, up …

Telcos investment recovery in limbo as tariff hike backfires, price war with satcom services likely in 2025
1 week, 4 days ago

Telcos investment recovery in limbo as tariff hike backfires, price war with satcom services likely in 2025

Live Mint  

New Delhi, The country's private telecom operators face twin challenges on investment recovery in the New Year – customers leaving their network after tariff hikes and satellite players mainly Elon Musk's Starlink eyeing a chunk of their bread and butter data business. According to EY India Markets and Telecom leader Prashant Singhal, the cumulative investment of Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel …

Airtel Gains Subscribers While Jio and Vodafone Idea Lose; BSNL Sees Small Growth in October 2024
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Airtel Gains Subscribers While Jio and Vodafone Idea Lose; BSNL Sees Small Growth in October 2024

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: For the first time since the tariff hike announced by private telecom operators in July 2024, Bharti Airtel added 1.9 million subscribers in October 2024. However, Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom service provider, continued to lose subscribers, with a loss of 3.76 million, while Vodafone Idea Limited lost around 1.97 million customers. Vodafone Idea, India's third-largest telecom operator, …

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

VIL to invest around Rs 55,000 crore to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout
3 weeks, 5 days ago

VIL to invest around Rs 55,000 crore to strengthen 4G, 5G network rollout

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea Limited on Friday announced that it plans to invest nearly Rs 50,000-Rs 55,000 crore over the next three years to expand its 4G network across 17 priority circles. The telco, in an investor presentation, also revealed plans to deploy its 4G network on the sub-GHz 900 MHz band across 16 circles, aiming to improve coverage and …

Jio loses most users; VIL, Airtel customer base falls
4 weeks ago

Jio loses most users; VIL, Airtel customer base falls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The country’s largest telecom service provider Reliance Jio lost highest number of subscribers among the three private telcos after tariff hike. Other plans, including the Rs 479 and Rs 395, saw price hikes of 21% and 22%, respectively. Shorter-term plans like the Rs 179 and Rs 265 options, saw more moderate hikes of 11% to 13%. Similar to …

Reliance Jio breaks records in 5G, India leaps ahead of many nations
1 month ago

Reliance Jio breaks records in 5G, India leaps ahead of many nations

India TV News  

Reliance Jio is now the largest telecom company in India, boasting the highest number of customers in the telecom industry. The report also indicates that around 78 percent of India's population now has access to mobile services, making it easier for people to connect. Currently, there are about 93 crore mobile internet users in India, and Reliance Jio leads the …

Vi outperforms Jio and Airtel, offers best 4G as per latest report
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1 month ago

Vi outperforms Jio and Airtel, offers best 4G as per latest report

India TV News  

Vodafone Idea has been facing challenges in recent years due to a decline in its number of users. Vi 4G coverage In terms of 4G network quality, Vodafone Idea claims that they are upgrading 100 mobile towers every hour to enhance connectivity for their users. According to a recent report by Open Signal, Vodafone Idea has now outperformed all other …

Vodafone's £16.5bn mega-merger with Three gets the green light from the competition regulator
1 month ago

Vodafone's £16.5bn mega-merger with Three gets the green light from the competition regulator

Daily Mail  

Vodafone's mega-merger with rival network Three has been given the green light by the competition regulator. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority cleared the way for the £16.5billion tie-up on condition that both companies invest billions in the UK’s 5G mobile network as well as cap prices on their lowest-cost mobile plans. Approved: Vodafone's mega-merger with rival network Three will …

Bharti Airtel signs 'multi-billion' dollar 4G, 5G equipment deal with Ericsson
1 month ago

Bharti Airtel signs 'multi-billion' dollar 4G, 5G equipment deal with Ericsson

India Today  

India's Bharti Airtel on Wednesday signed a "multi-billion" dollar deal with Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson ERICb.ST to boost its 4G and 5G coverage in the world's second-largest smartphone market. Demand from India's 5G market started to skyrocket in 2023, as Bharti Airtel and Jio, the telecom unit of Reliance Industries, started to scale up 5G services. Ericsson, Bharti Airtel's …

Jio introduces affordable 5G data plans starting under Rs 200
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1 month ago

Jio introduces affordable 5G data plans starting under Rs 200

India TV News  

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator with over 49 crore users, continues to expand its affordable data plans. Jio Rs 189 plan Validity: 28 days Data and calling: 2GB data and unlimited calls daily Extras: 100 free SMS per day Benefits: Free subscription to Jio TV, Jio Cinema, and Jio Cloud for 28 days This plan is ideal for users …

Telecom companies looking to boost free cash flow as sector improves: Fitch Ratings
1 month, 1 week ago

Telecom companies looking to boost free cash flow as sector improves: Fitch Ratings

Live Mint  

Fitch Ratings has said the Indian telecom sector is improving on the back of rational competition and moderating capex, and that it expects telecom companies to now focus on profitability and 5G monetisation to boost free cash flow. The American rating firm forecast that Ebitda for Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio would grow by around 10% in 2025, driven by …

Telcos to ring-in profit gains. Airtel leads the pack in September quarter
1 month, 1 week ago

Telcos to ring-in profit gains. Airtel leads the pack in September quarter

Live Mint  

It was a foregone conclusion that Indian private telecom companies would do well in the September quarter thanks to the tariff hikes taken in July and the ongoing premiumization trend of SIM card upgrades. This has played out with aggregate wireless revenue for the three private telcos—Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd’s India arm, and Vodafone Idea Ltd—rising by …

Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea looses subscriber, BSNL gains in September 2024: Know-how
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea looses subscriber, BSNL gains in September 2024: Know-how

India TV News  

Reliance Jio, India’s leading telecom operator has reported significant subscriber losses for the third consecutive month in September 2024, with 7.96 million wireless users leaving its network. As of September 30, 2024, Jio’s wireless subscriber base stood at 463.78 million, Airtel at 383.48 million, Vi at 212.45 million, and BSNL/MTNL combined at 93.8 million. Jio remains the market leader with …

Vodafone Idea Q2 net loss narrows to ₹7,175 crore, Arpu rises to ₹156
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vodafone Idea Q2 net loss narrows to ₹7,175 crore, Arpu rises to ₹156

Live Mint  

Vodafone Idea Ltd’s losses narrowed to ₹7,175 crore in the September quarter, down from ₹8,746 crore a year earlier, as revenues edged up to ₹10,932 crore from ₹10,716 crore. Funding and capex plans Backed by the Aditya Birla Group, Vodafone Idea is currently in discussions with lenders to secure ₹35,000 crore in debt funding to fuel its network expansion. Earlier …

The rich country with the worst mobile-phone service
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The rich country with the worst mobile-phone service

Live Mint  

BRITAIN HAS long been a pioneer in telecoms. Until 2020 Britain’s four mobile operators were enthusiastic buyers of 5G equipment manufactured by Huawei, a Chinese firm; the British government was satisfied that Huawei’s kit would not offer a backdoor for surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party. But after intense lobbying from America, Britain’s politicians reversed course: telecoms operators must now …

Early signs of tariff hike encouraging, no major impact on telecom users: Vittal
5 months ago

Early signs of tariff hike encouraging, no major impact on telecom users: Vittal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The early signs of the tariff hike by telecom service providers are encouraging, and it has not had a significant impact on telecom subscribers, said Gopal Vittal, managing director of Bharti Airtel, on Tuesday. Vittal, speaking during the company’s first quarterly earnings call, noted that there was no major SIM consolidation following the tariff hike in July 2024, …

Jio vs. Airtel: Which network offers better value for money on data plans?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jio vs. Airtel: Which network offers better value for money on data plans?

India TV News  

Reliance Jio is one of the most widely used telecom service providers in India, with its subscriber base growing to 475 million. So, in case you are both- Jio and Airtel network users, then here is some useful information which could help you to compare and understand which plan is value for money and is economical. Plans with 28 days …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi: Who offers best 'value for money' 1GB, 2GB data packs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi: Who offers best 'value for money' 1GB, 2GB data packs

India TV News  

Recently, major telecom operators in India such as Jio, Airtel, and Vi have increased all their mobile tariffs by 15 percent. Here, we are comparing 1GB and 2GB data packs from BSNL, Vi, Airtel, and Jio to help you find out who is offering affordable data packs in India. BSNL Rs 16 prepaid data pack This data pack from BSNL …

Tariff hike complies with regulatory framework: Department of Telecommunications
6 months ago

Tariff hike complies with regulatory framework: Department of Telecommunications

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after the Congress party criticised the government over the tariff hike by telecom service providers, the Ministry of Communication defended the increase, mentioning that the hike complies with the prescribed regulatory framework. In a press statement issued in response to the Congress party’s claims that consumers would face an additional burden of Rs 34,824 crore due …

Jio, Airtel 5G pricing surge: Consumers to spend Rs 47,500 cr more annually
6 months, 1 week ago

Jio, Airtel 5G pricing surge: Consumers to spend Rs 47,500 cr more annually

Business Standard  

Consumer spending on telecom services, including taxes, is set to surge by around Rs 47,500 crore annually, spurred by substantial tariff hikes from India's leading telcos and elevated rates for users embracing 5G services, reported The Economic Times. Jio users now face a 46 per cent increase in the minimum charge for accessing 5G, while Airtel users encounter a steeper …

Vodafone-Idea plans to become expensive from July 4: Here are the new rates
6 months, 1 week ago

Vodafone-Idea plans to become expensive from July 4: Here are the new rates

India TV News  

After Airtel and Jio, Vodafone-Idea has also decided to increase its mobile tariffs. Plans will become more expensive from July 4 According to a PTI report, Vodafone Idea stated that the company had designed an excellent range of feature-rich plans to meet the diverse needs of its consumers. At the same time, the price of the company's popular plan with …

After Rel Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vi hike mobile tariffs by upto 24%
6 months, 1 week ago

After Rel Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vi hike mobile tariffs by upto 24%

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi : After Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea on Friday announced that the companies would hike its mobile tariff to 11-21 per cent and 11-24 per cent respectively in both the prepaid and postpaid services across the country. As per the different plans for the telco, the rate of daily data add-on will see an increase by …

VIL issues Rs 2,458 crore equities to Nokia, Ericsson
6 months, 3 weeks ago

VIL issues Rs 2,458 crore equities to Nokia, Ericsson

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecom service provider, approved allotment of 166 crore equity shares worth Rs 2,458 crore to two of its key vendors, Nokia Solutions and Networks India Private Limited, and Ericsson India Private Limited. The move will help the debt-laden telco to roll out a 5G network in and improve its 4G services as both Nokia …

Vodafone Idea (Vi) launches new prepaid plan with 180GB data: Details here
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Vodafone Idea (Vi) launches new prepaid plan with 180GB data: Details here

India TV News  

Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea - three leading telecom companies of India have been coming up with several recharge plans to cater for the needs of the have been launching several new plans to woo their customers. Vodafone Idea, the third-largest telecom service provider, has come up with new prepaid plans for users. Vi's new prepaid plan is particularly appealing …

Rs 2,999 Airtel, Jio, Vi prepaid plans compared: Here's who offers better benefits
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rs 2,999 Airtel, Jio, Vi prepaid plans compared: Here's who offers better benefits

India TV News  

Users who prefer not to recharge their mobile connection every month can opt for annual plans offered by telecom companies. Reliance Jio Rs 2999 prepaid plan The Rs 2999 plan from Reliance Jio includes unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS/day, and 2.5GB of daily data. Vodafone Idea Rs 2999 prepaid plan The Rs 2999 plan from Vodafone Idea includes 850GB of …

Vi hopes 5G rollout by December, earmarks Rs 5,720 crore from Rs 18,000-crore FPO
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vi hopes 5G rollout by December, earmarks Rs 5,720 crore from Rs 18,000-crore FPO

New Indian Express  

Mumbai: Vodafone Idea, which has been struggling to raise growth capital for long, is in the midst of launching the largest follow-on-public offer later this week. India's third largest mobile operator has a poor track record in fundraising since its merger with the Aditya Birla group, but if the Rs 18,000-crore FPO issue, for which it has fixed the price-band …

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

Vodafone Idea plans to raise ₹45,000 crore to match rivals Jio and Airtel
10 months, 1 week ago

Vodafone Idea plans to raise ₹45,000 crore to match rivals Jio and Airtel

Hindustan Times  

Struggling telecom firm Vodafone Idea on Tuesday said its board has approved raising up to ₹20,000 crore in equity from promoters and other investors by June as it looks to shore up finances for much delayed 5G roll out and strengthening 4G services. The debt-laden firm, where the government also holds just over 33 per cent equity stake, plans to …

Vodafone needs cash to reconnect with both investors and subscribers
11 months, 1 week ago

Vodafone needs cash to reconnect with both investors and subscribers

Live Mint  

Telecom operator Vodafone Idea Ltd faces a daunting set of challenges, with declining subscriber base a key concern. This indicates that some of the higher usage subscribers of Vodafone Idea could be porting out, possibly to take advantage of Bharti Airtel’s and Reliance Jio’s 5G network, said an Axis Capital report dated 30 January. “The significant amount of cash required …

Nokia sales and profit drop as economic challenges lead to cutback on 5G investment
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nokia sales and profit drop as economic challenges lead to cutback on 5G investment

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nokia on Thursday reported a …

Airtel, Jio may scrap unlimited 5G data, consider 10 per cent price increase | Report
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Airtel, Jio may scrap unlimited 5G data, consider 10 per cent price increase | Report

India TV News  

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel together are planning to discontinue their unlimited 5G data plans for premium customers soon, media reports stated on Saturday. The two telecom operators are also expected to raise mobile tariffs by at least 20 per cent in the September quarter of 2024 to improve their ROI of 5G infrastructure investments and customer acquisition costs, according …

India’s smartphone market sees flat growth in September quarter
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s smartphone market sees flat growth in September quarter

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s smartphone market posted almost flat year-on-year growth during the second quarter of 2023-24, with shipments of 44 million units. Next year, we will see affordable 5G and foldable phones at the mid to premium end, but inflationary stress and longer refresh cycles may limit annual market growth in 2024,” said Navkendar Singh, assistant vice- president, devices research, …

5G Budget Phones Are Not Dead In India: Qualcomm To News18
1 year, 2 months ago

5G Budget Phones Are Not Dead In India: Qualcomm To News18

News 18  

Indian users can finally expect brands to launch budget 5G phones helping them use the new high-speed network in the country. Speaking to News18 recently, Savi Soin, President of Qualcomm India talked about his company’s relative absence from the sub-Rs 10,000 mobile segment in the country with 5G phones so far. We have been hearing from brands about their plans …

Jio can deploy 5G cell every 10 seconds, deployed 85% 5G network in India: Akash Ambani
1 year, 2 months ago

Jio can deploy 5G cell every 10 seconds, deployed 85% 5G network in India: Akash Ambani

The Hindu  

“Telecom major Reliance Jio has deployed 85% 5G network in India and has the capability to deploy one 5G cell in every 10 seconds,” the company’s Chairman Akash Ambani said. Ookla on Sunday said Jio has emerged as the number one network in India, winning all nine Speedtest awards presented by Ookla for mobile networks in the market, including all …

Jio 5G on track to cover entire country by Dec; JioAirFiber to be launched on Ganesh Chaturthi: Mukesh Ambani
1 year, 4 months ago

Jio 5G on track to cover entire country by Dec; JioAirFiber to be launched on Ganesh Chaturthi: Mukesh Ambani

The Hindu  

Reliance Jio's 5G services marks the fastest-ever rollout of this scale anywhere in the world, and the company is "on track" to cover the entire country with the ultra high-speed network by December this year, RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani said on August 28. Mr. Ambani said that Jio was launched seven years ago with a mission to transform India into …

Jio, Airtel and Vi offer affordable postpaid choices for consumers
1 year, 4 months ago

Jio, Airtel and Vi offer affordable postpaid choices for consumers

India TV News  

For those seeking cost-effective postpaid plans, leading Indian telecom operators Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea offer entry-level options worth considering. Reliance Jio's Budget-Friendly Postpaid Option Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, presents the most economical plan on this list, priced at Rs 299 per month. Bharti Airtel's Affordable Entry-Level Postpaid Plan Bharti Airtel offers an entry-level postpaid plan priced at …

Independence Day 2023: India Working On 6G Launch, 'Task Force' Created, Says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Independence Day 2023: India Working On 6G Launch, 'Task Force' Created, Says PM Modi

News 18  

Celebrating India’s 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage at New Delhi’s Red Fort to reflect upon India’s progress in recent years. Prime Minister Modi said that India has achieved the fastest nationwide rollout of 5G—with 700 districts already benefiting from the country’s 5G infrastructure. During the last year’s launch of 5G services at Pragati Maidan, New …

Reliance Jio gets $2.2 bn fund support from Swedish export credit agency to finance 5G rollout
1 year, 5 months ago

Reliance Jio gets $2.2 bn fund support from Swedish export credit agency to finance 5G rollout

India TV News  

The country's largest telecom player Reliance Jio has received a USD 2.2 billion fund support from the Swedish export credit agency to finance equipment for the 5G rollout, according to Reliance Industries' annual report. "RJIL tied up its first-ever Swedish Export Credit Agency supported facilities of USD 2.2 billion equivalent making it the largest cover ever provided by EKN for …

Vodafone Idea giving a discount of Rs 2,400 on recharge: All you need to know
1 year, 5 months ago

Vodafone Idea giving a discount of Rs 2,400 on recharge: All you need to know

India TV News  

In India's telecom industry, players like Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have long been prominent players. This program grants the VI customers a recharge discount offer of up to Rs 2,400, aiming to attract and retain its user base amid the fierce 5G competition with Jio and Airtel. Offer lasts till 30th September The new Vi offer is available only …

Slow 5G adoption in India due to limited coverage and affordable handset availability
1 year, 6 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 …

Jio plans to raise over $1 bn loan to purchase 5G network gear: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Jio plans to raise over $1 bn loan to purchase 5G network gear: Report

Live Mint  

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's telecommunication company, Reliance Jio Infocomm is in talks with a clutch of global banks to raise around $1-1.5 billion through an offshore syndicated loan, according to a report by the Economic Times. The English Daily said Reliance Jio will use the funds to buy 5G network gear from Sweden's Ericsson as it plans to roll out …

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 …

5G keeps up the pace, as price wars may belatedly transform home broadband
1 year, 7 months ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Stuttering video calls; stumbling music streaming; buffer breaks for video streams; e-mail attachments taking ages to upload — all annoyances — have now been relegated to the past, as India’s 5G networks swiftly cover large parts of the country. “5G will play a crucial role in achieving India’s digital inclusion goals especially for bringing broadband to rural and remote homes,” …

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