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 take place later this year. The race to roll out 5G network began last year when the DoT gave permission to telecom operators to carry out 5G network tests in various cities. While there is no official word, reports suggest that telecom operators will roll out 5G network commercially later this year.

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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 …

Moto G85 5G Launch in India Today: Expected Features, Specifications & Price
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Moto G85 5G Launch in India Today: Expected Features, Specifications & Price

The Quint  

As per online tips and leaks, following are some of the expected features and specifications of Moto G85 5G in India. Design: The Moto G85 5G features a sleek and stylish design that is sure to turn heads. Display: The Moto G85 5G boasts a stunning 6.67-inch pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,600 …

5G subscriptions in India are expected to account for more than half of all mobile subscriptions by end of 2029, says study
5 months, 3 weeks ago

5G subscriptions in India are expected to account for more than half of all mobile subscriptions by end of 2029, says study

The Hindu  

5G subscriptions in India are expected to account for nearly 65% of all mobile subscriptions by the end of 2029 reaching 840 million. At end of 2023, 5G subscriptions stood at around 119 million, Ericsson Mobility report said. Globally, mobile network data traffic grew 25% year-on-year between the end of March 2023 and the end of March 2024, driven primarily …

iQOO 12 5G is effectively available for Rs 49,999 in India: 5 reasons to buy, 1 to avoid
1 year ago

iQOO 12 5G is effectively available for Rs 49,999 in India: 5 reasons to buy, 1 to avoid

India Today  

The iQOO 12 5G has officially become the first smartphone to launch in India with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. In this article, we give you five reasons why you should get the iQOO 12 5G as your next flagship smartphone and one reason you should totally skip it. iQOO 12 5G: 5 reasons to buy Blistering performance: …

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

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

India TV News  

India is gearing up for a massive increase in 5G subscriptions, predicts a recent report by Ericsson. The report also predicts that 5G coverage will be available to more than 45% of the global population by the end of 2023 and 85% by the end of 2029. But as 5G becomes more popular, the number of people using 4G might …

Bharti Airtel 5G coverage in Tamil Nadu crosses 4.2 million customers
1 year, 1 month ago

Bharti Airtel 5G coverage in Tamil Nadu crosses 4.2 million customers

Business Standard  

Within a year of launching Airtel 5G Plus, Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, announced on Friday that it has surpassed 4.2 million unique 5G customers in Tamil Nadu. We thank all our 4.2 million customers for embracing the Airtel 5G Plus network. Our 5G landscape has the state’s widest, quickest, and most reliable network, encompassing all …

5G Budget Phones Are Not Dead In India: Qualcomm To News18
1 year, 1 month 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 …

After 5G success, India aims to lead in 6G: PM Modi
1 year, 1 month ago

After 5G success, India aims to lead in 6G: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the rollout of 5G telecom networks in the country and the progress of the technology sector, calling them crucial for India’s transition to a developed economy. “If our entire value chain resides within India, it will be easier to secure it.” Union communications and electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said telecom …

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 …

Indians willing to pay a premium for elevated 5G experience
1 year, 2 months ago

Indians willing to pay a premium for elevated 5G experience

The Hindu  

Indian 5G users, 14 percent, are willing to pay a premium for the innovative use cases like elevated speed, low latency and high uplinking speed, telecom gear maker Ericsson said on Tuesday while launching its consumer lab report. Indians on 5G networks are spending additional two hours more, per week, compared to countries like South Korea and U.S. “The majority …

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 …

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 …

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI
1 year, 4 months ago

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI

The Hindu  

Telecom industry body COAI has cautioned the telecom department that delicensing spectrum in the 6 Ghz band will hamper roll-out of 5G advance and 6G services in the country. COAI said that the 6 GHz band was the only additional contiguous spectrum available in mid-band for IMT, beyond what had already been put up in auction. The industry body cautioned …

No signal from Delhi Metro on plans to provide 5G access underground
1 year, 4 months ago

No signal from Delhi Metro on plans to provide 5G access underground

The Hindu  

While the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has proposed the installation of 5G infrastructure on metro pillars, its response to a Right to Information plea by The Hindu showed that the transit system has no concrete plans to provide faster internet in its underground sections. At present, 4G network is accessible on the underground metro lines, albeit at a slow speed, …

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 …

5G connections to grow to 3.2 billion in Asia-Pacific in 2025
1 year, 7 months ago

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

India TV News  

Tech news: 5G connections in the Asia-Pacific region, both mobile subscriber and IoT connections, will grow from 574 million in 2021 to 3.2 billion in 2025, growing at a five-year compound annual growth rate of 87.9 per cent, according to a new report. Industrial Internet of Things is one of the important reasons for telecom services providers rolling out 5G …

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  

5G smartphone share increased to 45 per cent in India in the March quarter, up from 31 per cent in the same period last year, led by Samsung which accounted for more than a quarter of the 5G smartphone shipments. A report from the International Data Corporation showed that 31 million smartphones were shipped in the country in the first …

6 GHz spectrum attracts telcos and broadband providers
1 year, 8 months ago

6 GHz spectrum attracts telcos and broadband providers

The Hindu  

It’s not too common to hear that a band of wireless spectrum is “close to our hearts” from the lectern of a hotel ballroom in Central Delhi. But the emerging interest in getting access to the 6 gigahertz band — which ranges from 5,925 to 7,125 megahertz — is pitting wireless telecom operators against fixed line Internet Service Providers, with …

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI
1 year, 8 months ago

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI

India TV News  

The Cellular Operators Association of India said that India must allocate more spectrum in the mid-band like 6GHz for a seamless 5G mobile service in the country. If the mid-band does not adhere then the 5G download speed would reduce to 50 per cent, when fully deployed, if less spectrum is allocated in the 6GHz band. In a letter to …

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 …

Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series get 5G support in India with latest software update
1 year, 9 months ago

Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series get 5G support in India with latest software update

India Today  

Google Pixel phones receive new features via the Pixel feature drop update. As reported by GSMArena, Google Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro users in India can finally enjoy 5G internet speed. To enable 5G on Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro, open Settings > Network and internet > SIM > Preferred network type. Interestingly, Airtel's …

Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro And 6A Phones Now Support 5G In India: All Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro And 6A Phones Now Support 5G In India: All Details

News 18  

Finally Google Pixel phones support 5G networks in India. The stable Android 13 update from Google means Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6a users in India can finally enjoy the high-speed 5G network from Airtel and Jio where the service is available. Pixel 7 Pro 5G Update India: How To Install As you might be aware, not all …

Airtel invites customers to experience its powerful 5G network at over 1,000 stores
1 year, 9 months ago

Airtel invites customers to experience its powerful 5G network at over 1,000 stores

India Today  

Leading telecom service provider Airtel has launched a new initiative, allowing customers to experience the power of its 5G network at its stores. Airtel has created 5G experience zones across select retail stores in the country to demonstrate the power of its high-speed internet offering to consumers. We heard from our customers about their curiosity and desire to experience the …

Airtel 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 …

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 …

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  

Indian telecom operators have surpassed the three-year 5G network rollout target given to them within six months and now the government is making efforts to enhance adoption of 5G applications across various key segments, a senior government official said here. I'm glad to say that in the first six months of 5G rollout, they have surpassed all the targets that …

Race to 6G: South Korea aims roll out by 2028; Where India stands?
1 year, 9 months ago

Race to 6G: South Korea aims roll out by 2028; Where India stands?

Hindustan Times  

With 5G technology still in its adolescent phase, in India it is just functional in few cities, South Korea has announced its plan to launch the sixth generation of mobile cellular technology - the 6G, by 2028. Korean ministry of science and information and communication technology on Monday announced that the government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, …

Airtel bets on enhanced network to grow 5G revenue
1 year, 10 months ago

Airtel bets on enhanced network to grow 5G revenue

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Bharti Airtel Ltd plans to deploy a multipronged approach for future business growth, managing director and chief executive Gopal Vittal said. “This expansion will give us our fair market share, and provide tailwinds to the business,” Vittal said at Airtel’s December quarter earnings call on Wednesday. “The rollout is going to happen across urban India by March 2024, …

5G smartphone shipments in India grew 74% YoY in CY2022: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

5G smartphone shipments in India grew 74% YoY in CY2022: Report

The Hindu  

5G smartphone shipments in India grew by 74% with Samsung leading the segment with a 23% market share, followed by OnePlus with a 15% market share, according to CyberMedia Research ’s India Mobile Handset Market Review Report for CY2022. The 5G smartphone shipment share increased to 31%, with shipments growing 74% YoY in 2022, around $20Bn value of 5G smartphones …

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. …

One fourth of India’s population now covered by 5G: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

One fourth of India’s population now covered by 5G: Report

The Hindu  

More than 25% of India’s population is being covered by 5G as of January 25, reported the research firm Techarc. According to the data available till January 25, Jio has taken the lead with 5G presence in 184 cities, making it available to 94.6% of the population of India that already has 5G coverage. Based on the dashboard data, 25.2% …

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 …

5 reasons why you should not switch to 5G right now
1 year, 11 months ago

5 reasons why you should not switch to 5G right now

India Today  

5G is being made available in many Indian cities at a faster rate – all thanks to telecom companies like Jio and Airtel. 5 reasons why you should not upgrade to 5G right now -One of the biggest reasons for not switching to 5G is to save data. 5G offers 10 times faster speed than 4G, so it buffers content …

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 …

6 GHz spectrum vital for India to meet national broadband mission targets, says COAI
1 year, 11 months ago

6 GHz spectrum vital for India to meet national broadband mission targets, says COAI

The Hindu  

Industry body COAI on Wednesday said it is critical to identify a 6 GHz band for mobile services, and mid-bands offering wide coverage and capacity are important for rapid and cost-efficient deployments of 5G mobile networks. The association also emphasised that the 6 GHz spectrum is vital for India to achieve the targets of the National Broadband Mission. "The industry …

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 …

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI
1 year, 11 months ago

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI

India TV News  

As India rolls out 5G at a much faster pace than expected, it is critical to identify the 6 GHz band for international mobile telecommunications services, to not only aid long-term network planning but also help the National Broadband Mission achieve broadband speeds up to 50 Mbps by 2024-25, the Cellular Operators Association of India said on Wednesday. This is …

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 …

From metaverse to 5G: Tech that shaped 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

From metaverse to 5G: Tech that shaped 2022

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI :This year was a mixed bag for the tech industry. Claims of Google LaMDA becoming sentient and the buzz around the public release of the artificial intelligence -powered chatbot called ChatGPT also created quite a stir. If the International Semiconductor Consortium gets the Indian government’s sanction to set up a wafer fab in India, chipmaker Intel, too, will …

India smartphone market to grow by 10% and reach 175 mn units in 2023.
2 years ago

India smartphone market to grow by 10% and reach 175 mn units in 2023.

India TV News  

It has been predicted in reports that the Indian smartphone market is set to grow by 10% and reach 175 million units in the coming year. Buoyed by the 5G push and a high installed base, the Indian smartphone market has been projected to grow by 10 per cent in 2023 to reach 175 million units, a report showed on …

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why
2 years ago

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why

Firstpost  

The DGCA and the MoCA fear that the radio altimetres and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radiowaves used for 5G in India. Fearing that 5G bands that are being used by telecom companies might interfere with the navigation instruments on board most common aeroplanes, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of …

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 …

Airtel launches 5G services in Guwahati
2 years, 1 month ago

Airtel launches 5G services in Guwahati

The Hindu  

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday said that it has rolled out the latest 5G services in Guwahati, the gateway to the Northeast. The 'Airtel 5G Plus' services will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the rollout, Bharti Airtel said in a statement. "Customers with 5G enabled devices …

Best 5G phones you can buy in November under Rs 15,000: iQOO Z6 Lite and more
2 years, 1 month ago

Best 5G phones you can buy in November under Rs 15,000: iQOO Z6 Lite and more

India Today  

While 4G phones are good, it is now time to switch to 5G devices because many cities in India now have 5G services. The OEMs haven’t yet launched 5G phones in the price bracket of Rs 10,000 because of high component prices, but people who can spend a little more will be able to enjoy faster speeds and get a …

iPhone 5G Update In India: How To Enable 5G On Your iPhone
2 years, 1 month ago

iPhone 5G Update In India: How To Enable 5G On Your iPhone

News 18  

5G is now available in India, with Airtel and Jio launching their services in select cities. 5G promises 10x faster speeds than a 4G network but most brands are yet to offer the network support on its devices in India, especiall Apple which has been working with the network providers in order to test the 5G network performance on various …

How indigenous is India's 5G technology?
2 years, 1 month ago

How indigenous is India's 5G technology?

Business Standard  

Play this FM interaction video from the beginning till 0:34. 5G rollout in India Back home, a few days before the finance minister’s US visit, the country’s Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had announced that over 200 cities in India will get access to 5G within six months. Under the contracts, Nokia will supply equipment from its AirScale radio portfolio, including …

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 …

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