Page 4 - Latest Updates on 5G
Govt considers revising PLI scheme for telecom to spur 5G adoption
Rs 1,500 crore sits unutilised as only 20 of the 42 companies met their targets at the end of the financial year in March 2023
Lack of real-life use cases preventing major telcos from charging for 5G
Telcos are looking for services that fully leverage 5G tech. In the absence of such services, the telcos have no option but to offer 5G services at 4G rates
 "Lack of real-life use cases preventing major telcos from charging for 5G")
Festive cheer for smartphone shipments in India with a 6-8% rise this year
5G connectivity and replacement demands were the main factors behind majority of the sales; market share of general trade increased by 35-40%, compared to about 32% last year
 "Festive cheer for smartphone shipments in India with a 6-8% rise this year")
Aviation ministry unlikely to take hasty call on 5G altimeter's replacement
Telcos remain confident that 5G signals in C-band won't impact flights
 "Aviation ministry unlikely to take hasty call on 5G altimeter's replacement")
Find N3 Flip review: OPPO's 2nd-gen clamshell-style phone packs a surprise
The Find N3 Flip focuses on refining essential aspects of foldable smartphones. It addresses more limitations associated with this form factor than the first-generation model
 "Find N3 Flip review: OPPO's 2nd-gen clamshell-style phone packs a surprise")
Blaze 2 5G: Lava launches MediaTek Dimensity 6020-powered budget smartphone
The Lava Blaze 5G is offered in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage at Rs 9,999 onwards
 "Blaze 2 5G: Lava launches MediaTek Dimensity 6020-powered budget smartphone")
C-DoT expects to deploy indigenous 5G system in BSNL network in 6-8 months
C-DoT demonstrated the test network set-up using its 5G gears in a live video call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India Mobile Congress 2023
 "C-DoT expects to deploy indigenous 5G system in BSNL network in 6-8 months")
India 5G rollout fastest in world but revenues not picked up: COAI DG
Internet companies and their lobbies have said that the proposal of telecom players if accepted will adversely impact start-up ecosystems in India and throttle innovation
Honor 90 5G review: Balanced mix of design, features, performance, and more
The Honor 90 5G has its thin-and-lightweight design and curved display going for it. From price optics, however, it is on the expensive side of the spectrum without offers
 "Honor 90 5G review: Balanced mix of design, features, performance, and more")
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review: Cost-effective gateway to premium experience
If you are already part of the Samsung ecosystem and seek an affordable smartphone equipped with premium Galaxy features, the Galaxy S23 FE is a clear choice
 "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review: Cost-effective gateway to premium experience")
HBL Power soars 8%, hits new high on healthy outlook; up 208% in 6 months
CARE Ratings expects total operational income of HBL to grow over 25% YoY (backed by strong demand) in FY24 along with sustaining its operating margins.
 "HBL Power soars 8%, hits new high on healthy outlook; up 208% in 6 months")
India is in world's top three 5G ecosystems in just a year: Vaishnaw
BSNL has started deploying 4G towers and the speed will pick up after Diwali. Once the 4G rollout stabilises, we will enable 5G on the BSNL network next year, said Vaishnaw
 "India is in world's top three 5G ecosystems in just a year: Vaishnaw")
Google launches Pixel 8 series, Watch 2: India prices, introductory offers
The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and the Watch 2 are now available for pre-order with introductory offers exclusively on e-commerce platform Flipkart, with availability starting from October 12
 "Google launches Pixel 8 series, Watch 2: India prices, introductory offers")
31 mn users in India seen upgrading to 5G phones in 2023: Ericsson survey
In India, 5G has elevated the overall network satisfaction by an "impressive" 30 per cent compared to 4G, Ericsson Consuner Lab's Global Survey showed
 "31 mn users in India seen upgrading to 5G phones in 2023: Ericsson survey")
India 72 places up in mobile download speed index after 5G launch: Report
Country ahead of its neighbours and some G20 nations, says Speedtest Global Index by Ookla
 "India 72 places up in mobile download speed index after 5G launch: Report")
iPhone 15 Pro Max review: Apple's flagship smartphone is full of surprises
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out within the iPhone 15 series and offers substantial improvements over the previous generation model, the iPhone 14 Pro Max
 "iPhone 15 Pro Max review: Apple's flagship smartphone is full of surprises")
Airtel logs 50 mn unique customers on 5G network; covers all states, UTs
Airtel had earlier targeted rolling out 5G services in all key towns and rural areas by September. Jio aims to reach every district and town with 5G by the end of 2023
 "Airtel logs 50 mn unique customers on 5G network; covers all states, UTs")
Trai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G
Trai's paper said that over the last two decades, technology companies have made a science of tracking and characterizing users on their platforms, as it enables targeted advertising
 "Trai seeks views on policy framework for economic development driven by 5G")
Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Solid contender in midrange smartphone segment
From price-to-specifications optics, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo seems to be an all-round smartphone. Is it? Let us find out
 "Motorola Edge 40 Neo review: Solid contender in midrange smartphone segment")
Qualcomm to supply Apple Inc with 5G chips until 2026 under new deal
Under the deal announced Monday, Qualcomm said it will supply Apple with chips for phones that will come out each year until 2026
 "Qualcomm to supply Apple Inc with 5G chips until 2026 under new deal")
