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What is Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN)?

Short for Open Radio Access Network, Open RAN, is critical to 5G deployment. In India, the Open RAN architecture is essential but also fraught with challenges. Let us first understand what O-RAN is

New testing rules to hamper 5G roll-out, say telecom gear makers

Telecom companies say that operators prefer to use radios, base stations and other products which work seamlessly for both 4G and 5G networks

Top headlines: RIL profits surge, L&T Infotech-Mindtree merger, and more

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Saturday

Can O-RAN truly disrupt the rollout of 5G network tech or is this all hype?

Telecom equipment majors say its disruptive impact is a myth but service providers think otherwise

What is private 5G network and its application in India?

A private 5G network enables enterprises to dedicate bandwidth for ultra-reliable low-latency use cases such as robotics and industrial IoT, with control over data, security and networks

TMS Ep149: 5G spectrum prices, TDS on EPF, markets, Private 5G network

Will reduction in 5G spectrum prices keep telcos flying? How changes in EPF rules may affect you? Where to invest in a rising interest rate scenario? What is a private 5G network? Find all answers her

Will reduction in 5G spectrum prices keep Indian telcos flying?

India's telecom regulator has suggested slashing the reserve prices for the radio waves before it goes for auction. Is the debt-ridden telecom sector happy? Will this give a leg-up to the industry?

Trai slashes 5G spectrum base price in 3300-3670 MHz band by around 36%

Since last year, telecom companies have carried out 5G trials in the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands

Trai recommends 36% reduction in base price of prime 5G spectrum

The government is aiming to begin roll-out of 5G services by end-March 2023 in India, which is the world's second-biggest wireless market with over a billion subscribers

BSNL to install 112,000 towers for rolling out 4G across India: Vaishnaw

Indigenous 4G telecom network will soon be rolled out across India with BSNL planning to install about 112,000 towers throughout the country, Telecom Minister said in Lok Sabha

Global 5G mobile subscriptions to cross 4.39 billion by 2027, says report

According to the findings, North East Asia will continue leading in the 5G adaptation

Airtel demos 5G, showcases immersive experiences with high-speed network

Low latency helps in streaming a very high volume of data with minimal delay

Trai seeks views on using electric poles, street furniture for 5G network

The regulator said that the sharing of infrastructure amongst various entities is also in sync with PM Gati Shakti initiative

DoT drops plan on local 5G standards after strong opposition from telcos

As part of the trial for 5G, telcos were asked to test out the 5Gi standards

Pricing to licensing policy: India and the 5G network conundrum

As of September 2021, 99 nations were said to have working commercial 5G networks

5G rollout: Air India awaits technical guidance for Boeing 777 aircraft

On Wednesday, the airline cancelled its US flights on 5G concerns

AT&T, Verizon to delay launch of some new 5G after airlines raise alarm

AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new wireless service near key airports after the nation's largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause massive flight disruptions. The decision from the telecommunication companies arrived Tuesday as the Biden administration tried to broker a settlement between the telecom companies and the airlines over a rollout of new 5G service, scheduled for Wednesday. Airlines want the new service to be banned within two miles of airport runways. AT&T said it would delay turning on new cell towers around runways at some airports it did not say how many or for how long and work with federal regulators to settle the dispute. A short time later, Verizon said it will launch its 5G network but added, we have voluntarily decided to limit our 5G network around airports." It blamed airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration, saying they have not been able to fully resolve navigating 5G around airports although .

South Korea's 5G users topped 20 million in November 2021: Report

The number of smartphone users on 5G mobile networks had topped 20 million as of November for the first time since the service was commercialised in 2019, data showed on Monday

US authorities request delay on 5G roll-out amid air traffic concerns

The rollout had originally been planned for December 5, but was delayed until January 5 after aerospace giants Airbus and Boeing voiced worries

Fully support idea of deploying 5G 'small cells' on electric poles: COAI

The association noted that a key driver of effective 5G implementation is deployment of small cells