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Vodafone plans rollout of Starlink rival AST to connect remote areas

The technology will provide people in areas with poor mobile signal with 4G or 5G connectivity beamed straight from satellites connected to Vodafone's core network

Vodafone plans rollout of Starlink rival AST to connect remote areas
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 9:05 AM IST

Vodafone Idea partners with HCL software to optimise 4G, 5G networks

Vodafone Idea has partnered with HCLSoftware to make its 4G and 5G networks more efficient, a release said on Tuesday. The telecom operator is now using HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA), a multi-vendor self-optimising network platform, to manage its Ericsson and Samsung networks. "This advanced technology will help Vi improve network performance, save energy, and offer better services to its customers," according to the release. The HCL ANA platform leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to simplify the management of VIL's complex multi-vendor, multi-technology and multi-layered network, in order to ensure smooth integration and efficient network operations. "This collaboration brings several benefits to Vi and its users. The HCL ANA platform has an open architecture and empowers Vi to manage and automate its network independently, reducing dependency on OEM-specific features and applications," the release said. This helps save energy, reducing costs and making the netwo

Vodafone Idea partners with HCL software to optimise 4G, 5G networks
Updated On : 14 Jan 2025 | 8:38 PM IST

Vi planning phased 5G rollout with new tariff plans this year: CEO

Telco expects thousands of new sites by March under partnership with global vendors

Vi planning phased 5G rollout with new tariff plans this year: CEO
Updated On : 07 Jan 2025 | 10:49 PM IST

Taiwan outpaces Asia-Pacific markets with over 30% jump in 2024; what next?

The standout growth in Taiwan's stock market was largely driven by the country's critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain, according to analysts

Taiwan outpaces Asia-Pacific markets with over 30% jump in 2024; what next?
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 8:53 AM IST

Airtel outage: Users report disruptions in mobile, broadband services

Airtel service outage: The outage caused major problems for mobile internet users, who made up 39 per cent of the complaints. It also affected businesses that rely on Airtel's broadband services

Airtel outage: Users report disruptions in mobile, broadband services
Updated On : 26 Dec 2024 | 1:32 PM IST

From AI chips to 6G testing: How India's tech landscape evolved in 2024

A new Centre of Excellence on Classical and Quantum Communications for 6G has been inaugurated this year at the IITM Research Park in Chennai to spearhead research and development in 6G technologies

From AI chips to 6G testing: How India's tech landscape evolved in 2024
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 5:14 PM IST

Poco M7 Pro and C75 5G smartphones launched in India: Check price, offers

Poco C75 5G smartphone is priced at Rs 7,999 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, the same chip that powers sister brand Redmi's A4 5G budget smartphone

Poco M7 Pro and C75 5G smartphones launched in India: Check price, offers
Updated On : 18 Dec 2024 | 5:00 PM IST

India narrows China's lead in 5G phone conversion over past 12 months

In India, shipments of 5G phones accounted for 77 per cent of all smartphone shipments in first quarter (Q1) of FY25, which means the share increased by 7 percentage points in the following quarter

India narrows China's lead in 5G phone conversion over past 12 months
Updated On : 13 Dec 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

Britain approves $19 billion merger between Vodafone UK, Three mobile

Vodafone and Three have committed to spend $14 billion to build a better 5G network that will serve 50 million customers, including the subscribers of Vodafone's network partner Virgin Media O2

Britain approves $19 billion merger between Vodafone UK, Three mobile
Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 2:11 PM IST

Network issue: India still lags US and China in 5G rollout, shows data

The index assigns countries an overall score on the state of 5G development based on two broad categories: 5G infrastructure and 5G services, each given equal weight

Network issue: India still lags US and China in 5G rollout, shows data
Updated On : 14 Oct 2024 | 11:30 PM IST

Telecom players' Arpu growth falls to 7.5% in FY24, shows govt data

Slow pace of growth precipitated the latest industry-wide tariff hikes

Telecom players' Arpu growth falls to 7.5% in FY24, shows govt data
Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 10:27 PM IST

BSNL to roll out 4G, 5G-ready over-the-air, universal SIM platform

State-run telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd will roll out 4G and 5G compatible over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform which will enable subscribers to choose their mobile numbers as well as replace SIMs without geographical restrictions. BSNL said that the platform, developed in collaboration with Pyro Holdings, was inaugurated in Chandigarh, with a disaster recovery site in Trichy. "The new 4G and 5G compatible platform is designed to serve all BSNL customers across the country, offering unparalleled connectivity and service quality," BSNL said on Friday. The company is rolling out 4G network gradually across the country. "The introduction of this platform coincides with BSNL's ongoing network upgrades to 4G and 5G, positioning the company at the forefront of telecommunications innovation. This milestone represents a significant step in BSNL's efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower citizens in rural and remote areas, ensuring equitable access to advance

BSNL to roll out 4G, 5G-ready over-the-air, universal SIM platform
Updated On : 09 Aug 2024 | 10:48 PM IST

Bharti Airtel's 5G user base rose to 90 million at Q1-end: MD Gopal Vittal

Vittal said early signs of industry wide tariff hikes are encouraging, Rs 300 ARPU needed

Bharti Airtel's 5G user base rose to 90 million at Q1-end: MD Gopal Vittal
Updated On : 06 Aug 2024 | 6:35 PM IST

Vodafone Idea seeks Rs 23,000 crore term loan to boost 4G and 5G rollouts

Telecom major Vi plans to invest Rs 50,000-55,000 crore over the next three years to enhance and strengthen its 4G connectivity and rollout 5G networks in key markets

Vodafone Idea seeks Rs 23,000 crore term loan to boost 4G and 5G rollouts
Updated On : 18 Jun 2024 | 10:46 AM IST

Stars aligned for Vi? Rs 18K cr FPO has raised hopes of a daring turnaround

But tariff hikes are needed and dues need to be paid

Stars aligned for Vi? Rs 18K cr FPO has raised hopes of a daring turnaround
Updated On : 15 May 2024 | 12:43 AM IST

Amazon Web Services breaks into Europe 5G networks with Telefonica deal

Telefonica first worked with AWS and Ericsson, and then swapped to Nokia and AWS, Rao said. 'The days of trial are over

Amazon Web Services breaks into Europe 5G networks with Telefonica deal
Updated On : 08 May 2024 | 10:51 PM IST

Vi plans to be 5G ready by FY26-end, raise tariffs in coming quarters

The telco expects to increase its ARPU by continuously upgrading subscribers from 2G to 4G

Vi plans to be 5G ready by FY26-end, raise tariffs in coming quarters
Updated On : 08 May 2024 | 10:11 PM IST

Amazon breaks Europe's 5G telecoms market through Telefonica cloud deal

The move by the subsidiary of Spanish group Telefonica is a global first where an existing mobile operator is switching its core network to a public cloud

Amazon breaks Europe's 5G telecoms market through Telefonica cloud deal
Updated On : 08 May 2024 | 12:02 PM IST

Vi steps up talks with Nokia, Ericsson to accelerate 4G network enhancement

Vodafone Idea intends to allocate Rs 13,000 crore for capital expenditures, with over half of it earmarked for expanding its 4G infrastructure

Vi steps up talks with Nokia, Ericsson to accelerate 4G network enhancement
Updated On : 06 May 2024 | 11:03 AM IST

BSNL's 4G subscriber base reaches 800K, 5G rollout likely within 12 months

Though DoT officials were earlier eyeing a 5G launch by the end of the year, the plan has now been deferred to next year

BSNL's 4G subscriber base reaches 800K, 5G rollout likely within 12 months
Updated On : 29 Apr 2024 | 11:23 PM IST