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Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official
Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assig...
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Airtel, Reliance Jio 5G Speeds Decline Due to Network Congestion, Faster Adoption Rate: Report
5G network speeds of top telecommunications providers in India such as Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have declined significantly, according to a market analysis report. While Airtel emerged as India’s best 5G experience provider, courtesy of the fastest average 5G download and 5G upload speeds, Jio achieved a score of 66.5 percent and won the Co...
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Nokia Said to Be in Talks With Bharti Airtel for Multi-Billion Dollar 5G Contract
The deal with Airtel would be for Nokia's latest AirScale mobile radios that support upgrading an existing network to 5G-Advanced and reduces energy costs, according to the sources.
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IMC 2024: Over 950 Million Internet Users in India; 5G Coverage Expanded to All Districts, PM Modi Says
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024. The Prime Minister highlighted several achievements in mobile network connectivity, broadband adoption, and the expansion of optical fibre networks in the country.
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Vodafone-Idea Concludes Network Equipment Deal With Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung Worth $3.6 Billion
India's Vodafone Idea has finalised a $3.6 billion (roughly Rs. 30,066 crore) deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over the period of three years. Supplies under the new contract will start arriving in the coming quarter, Vodafone Idea said, adding that its top priority remains to expand the 4G coverage.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Chipset for Entry-Level 5G Smartphones Debuts in India
Qualcomm announced its latest chipset for the mobile platform – Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 – at the Snapdragon for India event today (July 30). It sits below the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in Qualcomm’s mobile processor lineup and is targeted towards introducing entry-level 5G smartphones in India. The chip is claimed to have standalone (SA) 5G network supp...
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Airtel Starts Mid-Band Spectrum Re-Farming for Expansion of 5G Network Coverage in India
Bharti Airtel is re-farming the mid-band spectrum of its existing bands, the company announced on Monday. It aims to accommodate the growing demand for traffic demand for its 5G network with this move. Consequently, four bands across its mid-band spectrum will be repurposed to support newer technologies catering to the 5G services offered by Airtel...
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Reliance Jio Urges Government to Frame Policy to Shut Down 2G and 3G Services
Reliance Jio has suggested that 2G and 3G networks in India should be shut down to enable operators to cut down unnecessary costs and boost the 5G ecosystem development. The suggestion came as a response to a question in a consulting paper published by TRAI that sought opinions on the barriers to 5G penetrations and regulatory interventions that ca...
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Direct-to-Mobile Broadcasting Trails for Streaming Without SIM, Internet Connection in 19 Cities Soon
Mobile users may soon be able to stream videos without a SIM card or an internet connection as Direct-to-Mobile broadcasting could become a reality in the near future.
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Honor 90 5G Gets Jio eSIM Connectivity Support in India, No Word on Other Providers
Honor 90 5G was launched in India in September 2023. The dual SIM-supported handset ships with Android 13-based Magic OS 7.1. Now, HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has announced that the handset is compatible with Jio eSIM connectivity in India. The company has yet to confirm whether the phone will eventually support eSIMs from other network providers in th...
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India's 5G Network Speed Beats UK, Japan, Ranks Number 10 On Global List In 2023
Just a year after the launching of the 5G network in the country, India's 5G speed has made it to the top 10 global list.
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Airtel, Jio Offer Prepaid Plan With Free Netflix Subscription, Unlimited 5G Data: See Price, Validity
Airtel recently introduced a prepaid plan that includes a Netflix subscription bundle. It is said to be Bharti Airtel’s response to similar plans that Jio launched earlier this year. Notably, Airtel and Jio are the two network providers to offer 5G connectivity to users in India. The Netflix bundles from both these telecom operators also include ...
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Vi Teases Arrival of 5G Network in Select Locations in Pune and Delhi
Vi 5G network services will roll out in India soon, the company has teased on its website. The telecom operator's 5G network is set to launch its 5G networks in two cities — Pune and Delhi. However, Vi is yet to officially announce a date for the rollout of its 5G network services in the country.
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Nokia Demonstrates 6G Sensing, Safer Railway Networks and More at India Mobile Congress 2023
Nokia demonstrated several 6G and 5G technologies at the 2023 India Mobile Congress in New Delhi on Friday. The new technologies shown off included a 6G-based radar-like sensing technology, a Rapid Rail NCRTC private wireless network, a 4G/ LTE network on the Moon. Nokia also demoed a metaverse-based intelligent factory management system at the ann...
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India Among Top 3 Nations With Highest 5G Base, Remarkable: Nokia CEO
The 5G network rollout in India has been remarkable and the country is among the top three nations with the largest 5G installed base in the world, a top Nokia official said on Thursday. Nokia President and CEO Pekka Lundmark was addressing an event during the inauguration of the company's 6G research lab in Bengaluru.
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Reliance Jio True 5G Network Extends Battery Life by Up to 40 Percent, Claims Official
Reliance Jio’s True 5G network can improve the smartphone’s battery life by up to 40 percent, a company official highlighted during the company’s earnings call for the second quarter (Q2) of FY25. The telecommunications provider leverages a standalone (SA) architecture along with other technical features for its 5G services in India and assig...
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Airtel, Reliance Jio 5G Speeds Decline Due to Network Congestion, Faster Adoption Rate: Report
5G network speeds of top telecommunications providers in India such as Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have declined significantly, according to a market analysis report. While Airtel emerged as India’s best 5G experience provider, courtesy of the fastest average 5G download and 5G upload speeds, Jio achieved a score of 66.5 percent and won the Co...
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Nokia Said to Be in Talks With Bharti Airtel for Multi-Billion Dollar 5G Contract
The deal with Airtel would be for Nokia's latest AirScale mobile radios that support upgrading an existing network to 5G-Advanced and reduces energy costs, according to the sources.
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IMC 2024: Over 950 Million Internet Users in India; 5G Coverage Expanded to All Districts, PM Modi Says
India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024. The Prime Minister highlighted several achievements in mobile network connectivity, broadband adoption, and the expansion of optical fibre networks in the country.
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Vodafone-Idea Concludes Network Equipment Deal With Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung Worth $3.6 Billion
India's Vodafone Idea has finalised a $3.6 billion (roughly Rs. 30,066 crore) deal with Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung for supply of equipment over the period of three years. Supplies under the new contract will start arriving in the coming quarter, Vodafone Idea said, adding that its top priority remains to expand the 4G coverage.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Chipset for Entry-Level 5G Smartphones Debuts in India
Qualcomm announced its latest chipset for the mobile platform – Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 – at the Snapdragon for India event today (July 30). It sits below the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in Qualcomm’s mobile processor lineup and is targeted towards introducing entry-level 5G smartphones in India. The chip is claimed to have standalone (SA) 5G network supp...
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Airtel Starts Mid-Band Spectrum Re-Farming for Expansion of 5G Network Coverage in India
Bharti Airtel is re-farming the mid-band spectrum of its existing bands, the company announced on Monday. It aims to accommodate the growing demand for traffic demand for its 5G network with this move. Consequently, four bands across its mid-band spectrum will be repurposed to support newer technologies catering to the 5G services offered by Airtel...
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Reliance Jio Urges Government to Frame Policy to Shut Down 2G and 3G Services
Reliance Jio has suggested that 2G and 3G networks in India should be shut down to enable operators to cut down unnecessary costs and boost the 5G ecosystem development. The suggestion came as a response to a question in a consulting paper published by TRAI that sought opinions on the barriers to 5G penetrations and regulatory interventions that ca...
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Direct-to-Mobile Broadcasting Trails for Streaming Without SIM, Internet Connection in 19 Cities Soon
Mobile users may soon be able to stream videos without a SIM card or an internet connection as Direct-to-Mobile broadcasting could become a reality in the near future.
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Honor 90 5G Gets Jio eSIM Connectivity Support in India, No Word on Other Providers
Honor 90 5G was launched in India in September 2023. The dual SIM-supported handset ships with Android 13-based Magic OS 7.1. Now, HTech CEO Madhav Sheth has announced that the handset is compatible with Jio eSIM connectivity in India. The company has yet to confirm whether the phone will eventually support eSIMs from other network providers in th...
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India's 5G Network Speed Beats UK, Japan, Ranks Number 10 On Global List In 2023
Just a year after the launching of the 5G network in the country, India's 5G speed has made it to the top 10 global list.
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Airtel, Jio Offer Prepaid Plan With Free Netflix Subscription, Unlimited 5G Data: See Price, Validity
Airtel recently introduced a prepaid plan that includes a Netflix subscription bundle. It is said to be Bharti Airtel’s response to similar plans that Jio launched earlier this year. Notably, Airtel and Jio are the two network providers to offer 5G connectivity to users in India. The Netflix bundles from both these telecom operators also include ...
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Vi Teases Arrival of 5G Network in Select Locations in Pune and Delhi
Vi 5G network services will roll out in India soon, the company has teased on its website. The telecom operator's 5G network is set to launch its 5G networks in two cities — Pune and Delhi. However, Vi is yet to officially announce a date for the rollout of its 5G network services in the country.
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Nokia Demonstrates 6G Sensing, Safer Railway Networks and More at India Mobile Congress 2023
Nokia demonstrated several 6G and 5G technologies at the 2023 India Mobile Congress in New Delhi on Friday. The new technologies shown off included a 6G-based radar-like sensing technology, a Rapid Rail NCRTC private wireless network, a 4G/ LTE network on the Moon. Nokia also demoed a metaverse-based intelligent factory management system at the ann...
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India Among Top 3 Nations With Highest 5G Base, Remarkable: Nokia CEO
The 5G network rollout in India has been remarkable and the country is among the top three nations with the largest 5G installed base in the world, a top Nokia official said on Thursday. Nokia President and CEO Pekka Lundmark was addressing an event during the inauguration of the company's 6G research lab in Bengaluru.
