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Apple Reportedly Developing Refreshed C1 Modem With mmWave Support for iPhone
A refreshed version of Apple’s C1 modem is said to be in development which adds a key functionality missing from the current model, as per the claims by an industry analyst. Introduced with the debut of the iPhone 16e last month, it is the Cupertino-based technology giant’s first-ever proprietary cellular modem which potentially reduces the com...
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Qualcomm to Showcase 6G Vision, AI-Powered Wireless Advancements at MWC 2025
Qualcomm on Wednesday announced its plans for the development of 6G wireless technology, with several of the innovations set to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company says it will commence standardisation of 6G cellular technology this year by increasing the spectral efficiency and improving coverage across a...
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Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences
Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone which users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based technolo...
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Samsung, Qualcomm Oppose Live TV Broadcasts on Smartphones in India
Samsung and Qualcomm are among those opposing India's choice of technology to bring live TV broadcasts on smartphones, arguing the required hardware changes will push up a device's cost by $30 (nearly Rs. 2,500), according to letters reviewed by Reuters. India is considering a policy to mandate equipping smartphones with hardware to receive live ...
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OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG
Cellular Operators Association of India Director General S P Kochhar on Thursday made a case for sharing profit between OTT players and telecom companies for using 5G networks. "While telcos carry their traffic of voice and data, majority of the use of these networks is done by OTT players who load these networks with massive amounts of data which...
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Samsung Announces Two-Way Satellite Connectivity System With 5G NTN Modem Technology
Samsung introduced the 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem, which enables phones to communicate with satellites in areas where cellular network connectivity is unavailable. The South Korean tech giant is considering incorporating this technology into its own Exynos chip. This technology relies on "satellites and other non-terrestrial vehicles" ...
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COAI Urges Open Bidding, Transparent Auction for 5G Airwaves to Prevent ‘Backdoor Entry’ to Big Tech
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), ahead of the mega 5G spectrum auction scheduled to take place later this month, said that administrative allocation of spectrum for captive 5G networks is against principles of level playing field and "effectively provides a backdoor entry to big technology players to provide 5G services and solut...
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Telcos' Body Warns of 'Back-Door Entry' to Big Tech Firms in 5G Business Through Captive Non-Public Network
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents major telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea stated on Thursday that the decision to allocate spectrum directly to enterprises will provide a “back-door entry” for Big Tech firms. The telecom operators’ body said that firms like Amazon, Google, Cisco...
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iPhone 14 Series Could Feature Satellite Connectivity Technology: Report
Apple could include a new satellite connectivity feature in the upcoming iPhone 14 series. This feature would allow users to make emergency calls in case there's no cellular reception.
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Mukesh Ambani Pitches For 5G Rollout In India, Calls It A National Priority
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani today pitched for India making the rollout of 5G or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks as a national priority to support the digital revolution.
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Apple Could Be Looking to Develop 6G Wireless Technology, Posts Job Listings for Engineers
Apple launched its first iPhone handsets with 5G wireless speeds a few months ago. Now it’s looking to start work on sixth-generation cellular connectivity, or 6G, indicating it wants to be a leader in the technology rather than relying on other companies.
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US 'Disappointed' by UK Decision to Use Huawei 5G: Official
The US is "disappointed" by London's decision to approve plans to use technology from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in the country's 5G cellular network, a US official said Tuesday.
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Samsung Ready to Work With Telecom Operators for Secure 5G Rollout in India
Samsung has said providing secure 5G network is the priority for them, expressing hope of working with various telecom operators to soon launch the fifth-generation cellular network technology in the country.
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Samsung, Huawei Settle 2-Year Patent Dispute in US
Huawei had in 2016 brought suits against Samsung in San Francisco and China, claiming that the South Korean company used its cellular technology without a licence.
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BMW, Daimler, Telcos in Push to Get EU to Adopt Connected Car Standard
The call comes as the EU executive prepares to draw up rules to apply to cars connected to the Internet.
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Apple Reportedly Developing Refreshed C1 Modem With mmWave Support for iPhone
A refreshed version of Apple’s C1 modem is said to be in development which adds a key functionality missing from the current model, as per the claims by an industry analyst. Introduced with the debut of the iPhone 16e last month, it is the Cupertino-based technology giant’s first-ever proprietary cellular modem which potentially reduces the com...
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Qualcomm to Showcase 6G Vision, AI-Powered Wireless Advancements at MWC 2025
Qualcomm on Wednesday announced its plans for the development of 6G wireless technology, with several of the innovations set to be showcased at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The company says it will commence standardisation of 6G cellular technology this year by increasing the spectral efficiency and improving coverage across a...
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Apple Partners With SpaceX to Offer Starlink Satellite Connectivity on iPhone; Beta Testing Commences
Apple is bringing the Starlink network to iPhone, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is speculated to work similarly to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on iPhone which users get in touch with emergency services when they do not have a cellular network or Wi-Fi connectivity. The Cupertino-based technolo...
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Samsung, Qualcomm Oppose Live TV Broadcasts on Smartphones in India
Samsung and Qualcomm are among those opposing India's choice of technology to bring live TV broadcasts on smartphones, arguing the required hardware changes will push up a device's cost by $30 (nearly Rs. 2,500), according to letters reviewed by Reuters. India is considering a policy to mandate equipping smartphones with hardware to receive live ...
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OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG
Cellular Operators Association of India Director General S P Kochhar on Thursday made a case for sharing profit between OTT players and telecom companies for using 5G networks. "While telcos carry their traffic of voice and data, majority of the use of these networks is done by OTT players who load these networks with massive amounts of data which...
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Samsung Announces Two-Way Satellite Connectivity System With 5G NTN Modem Technology
Samsung introduced the 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN) modem, which enables phones to communicate with satellites in areas where cellular network connectivity is unavailable. The South Korean tech giant is considering incorporating this technology into its own Exynos chip. This technology relies on "satellites and other non-terrestrial vehicles" ...
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COAI Urges Open Bidding, Transparent Auction for 5G Airwaves to Prevent ‘Backdoor Entry’ to Big Tech
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), ahead of the mega 5G spectrum auction scheduled to take place later this month, said that administrative allocation of spectrum for captive 5G networks is against principles of level playing field and "effectively provides a backdoor entry to big technology players to provide 5G services and solut...
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Telcos' Body Warns of 'Back-Door Entry' to Big Tech Firms in 5G Business Through Captive Non-Public Network
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) which represents major telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea stated on Thursday that the decision to allocate spectrum directly to enterprises will provide a “back-door entry” for Big Tech firms. The telecom operators’ body said that firms like Amazon, Google, Cisco...
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iPhone 14 Series Could Feature Satellite Connectivity Technology: Report
Apple could include a new satellite connectivity feature in the upcoming iPhone 14 series. This feature would allow users to make emergency calls in case there's no cellular reception.
-
Mukesh Ambani Pitches For 5G Rollout In India, Calls It A National Priority
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani today pitched for India making the rollout of 5G or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks as a national priority to support the digital revolution.
-
Apple Could Be Looking to Develop 6G Wireless Technology, Posts Job Listings for Engineers
Apple launched its first iPhone handsets with 5G wireless speeds a few months ago. Now it’s looking to start work on sixth-generation cellular connectivity, or 6G, indicating it wants to be a leader in the technology rather than relying on other companies.
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US 'Disappointed' by UK Decision to Use Huawei 5G: Official
The US is "disappointed" by London's decision to approve plans to use technology from Chinese telecoms giant Huawei in the country's 5G cellular network, a US official said Tuesday.
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Samsung Ready to Work With Telecom Operators for Secure 5G Rollout in India
Samsung has said providing secure 5G network is the priority for them, expressing hope of working with various telecom operators to soon launch the fifth-generation cellular network technology in the country.
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Samsung, Huawei Settle 2-Year Patent Dispute in US
Huawei had in 2016 brought suits against Samsung in San Francisco and China, claiming that the South Korean company used its cellular technology without a licence.
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BMW, Daimler, Telcos in Push to Get EU to Adopt Connected Car Standard
The call comes as the EU executive prepares to draw up rules to apply to cars connected to the Internet.
