Page 3 - Latest Updates on 5G
Finolex Cables to double optic fibre cable capacity for Rs 580 cr capital
This expansion initiative encompasses installation of fibre draw towers and the implementation of backward integration for producing glass pre-forms, crucial in the fibre drawing process
 "Finolex Cables to double optic fibre cable capacity for Rs 580 cr capital")
OnePlus 12 review: Competitive pricing makes it a potential flagship killer
Despite the absence of AI features, the OnePlus 12 stands as a cost-effective professional-grade smartphone poised to rival other flagship models
 "OnePlus 12 review: Competitive pricing makes it a potential flagship killer")
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Stellar smartphone complemented by AI
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra not only showcases cutting-edge specifications but, crucially, a comprehensive suite of AI features operating both covertly and prominently
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Vodafone Idea hints 5G roll-out in 6-7 months after getting funds
Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra during the company's earnings call said that the telco is in discussion with various vendors for the 5G roll-out as well as developing use cases
 "Vodafone Idea hints 5G roll-out in 6-7 months after getting funds")
Reliance Jio, OnePlus join hands to set up 5G innovaion lab in India
Telecom major Reliance Jio and Chinese smartphone company OnePlus have joined hands to set up a 5G innovation lab in India.
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Nokia Q4 results: Profit drops to $619 mn amid 5G cutback, sales down 23%
The Espoo, Finland-based company reported net profit of 568 million euros ($619 million) for the October-to-December quarter, down from 929 million euros in the same period a year earlier
 "Nokia Q4 results: Profit drops to $619 mn amid 5G cutback, sales down 23%")
OPPO signs cross-licence agreement with Nokia to resolve patent dispute
OPPO announced that cross-license agreement with Nokia covers standard-essential patents in 5G and other cellular communication technologies
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Indus Towers Q3 results: Profit at Rs 1,541 crore, revenue rises 6%
The company had posted a loss of Rs 708 crore in the year-ago period
 "Indus Towers Q3 results: Profit at Rs 1,541 crore, revenue rises 6%")
Ericsson expects decline in 5G demand from telcos despite Q4 earnings beat
After a few years of high demand for 5G equipment, buying by telecom providers slowed last year, prompting firms such as Ericsson and Nokia to lay off thousands of employees to save costs
 "Ericsson expects decline in 5G demand from telcos despite Q4 earnings beat")
India set to export indigenously-developed 4G, 5G stacks in 2024: Officials
Indian technology has garnered global interest amid govt's aggressive marketing
 "India set to export indigenously-developed 4G, 5G stacks in 2024: Officials")
POCO X6 Pro review: Competitively priced performance-centric midrange phone
The POCO X6 Pro strengths outweigh the weaknesses, primarily rooted in the user interface - an aspect that holds potential for improvement through firmware updates, should POCO choose to address them
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series goes on sale with introductory offers: Details
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G and Note 13 Pro+ 5G are available on Flipkart. Redmi Note 13 5G is available on Amazon India. All three smartphones are available on Xiaomi online store and select retail outlets
 "Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 series goes on sale with introductory offers: Details")
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus review: Spices up mid-premium phone segment
While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus may not establish new benchmarks, it effectively challenges those claiming to have done so
HFCL bags Rs 1,127 cr order to transform BSNL's optical transport network
"Leveraging its unparalleled expertise in integrating complex systems, HFCL has strategically partnered with the NOKIA Network to deploy state-of-the-art optical technology," the release said
 "HFCL bags Rs 1,127 cr order to transform BSNL's optical transport network")
Telecom Sector Skill Council aims to train, place 150,000 candidates in '25
The increasing convergence of telecom with the technology sector and especially the launch of 5G has resulted in a higher demand for skilled/unskilled/reskilled workforce in the industry
 "Telecom Sector Skill Council aims to train, place 150,000 candidates in '25")
POCO M6 budget 5G smartphone goes on sale: Know price, specs, and more
Consumers can avail discounts of up to Rs 1,000 on purchase of the POCO M6 5G smartphone using ICICI, HDFC and SBI bank cards
 "POCO M6 budget 5G smartphone goes on sale: Know price, specs, and more")
Realme C67 budget 5G smartphone launched in India: Know price, specs, more
The Realme C67 5G smartphone will be available for pre-orders starting December 16, with general availability starting from December 20
 "Realme C67 budget 5G smartphone launched in India: Know price, specs, more")
India shouldn't oppose consensus on 6GHz use at global talks: GSMA
Says major nations close to agreeing on capacity requirements of 5G and beyond
 "India shouldn't oppose consensus on 6GHz use at global talks: GSMA")
DGCA rejects telcos' proposal to provide 5G services on airport premises
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated that the frequency can interfere with aircraft altimetre and cause disruptions
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Trai directs Jio, Airtel to clarify terms on unlimited 5G data offerings
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have both clarified that unlimited does not equate to infinity as data usage is restricted by speed and network
