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5G set to cover 80% of India by next October if chip supply is assured

Telcos to install over 1.5 million radios by then; all metros, and towns will be covered, say vendors

Apple iOS 16.2 Beta: How to enable Airtel 5G Plus, Jio True 5G on iPhones

With the iOS 16.2 beta update, supported iPhone users on Airtel and Jio networks can now experience 5G in cities where the network providers have launched the service

Jio True 5G now in Bengaluru, Hyderabad; unlimited data under welcome offer

Starting November 10, Jio users in Bengaluru and Hyderabad will be invited to the 'Jio Welcome Offer', to experience unlimited 5G Data at up to 1 Gbps+ speeds, at no additional cost

Apple may introduce 'Custom Accessibility' feature in iOS 16.2 update

It is still unclear if the users will be able to utilise this mode with the update's official release or with a future version of iOS

Samsung reaches record-breaking 1.75Gbps download speed at 10km distance

The average upload speed recorded during the trial was 61.5 Mbps, according to the company

Telecom operators to step up pace of 5G network rollout from December

Number of towers may be increased to 10K per week by Jan

Apple iPhones on iOS 16 beta to get 5G next week: How-to get beta software

Apple's beta programme allows users to test pre-release software and try the latest features before the software is rolled out publicly

Bharti Airtel to focus on rural markets to narrow gap with Reliance Jio

Decision on differential 5G pricing may be taken after 6-9 months: Vittal

Door open for no regulation of satellite spectrum in revised telecom Bill

Revised telecom bill will aim to list guidelines for satellite spectrum, say officials; several stakeholders have argued for separate provisions

No violation of net neutrality in network slicing, find Trai, DoT

To make the most of 5G technology, which offers features like network slicing and giving a dedicated experience to an organisation, Jio, Airtel have urged lawmakers to review the net neutrality rules

Govt target of 10K new 5G towers per week is far off, say industry sources

Industry executives say the availability of 5G radios, environmental conditions and approval process is dictating the pace.

Lava to Apple, smartphone makers prepare to rollout software update for 5G

Airtel and Reliance Jio are the two telecom operators currently offering 5G services in select Indian cities

India sees 34% uptick in jobs related to 5G adoption, telecom: Report

As enterprises look at 5G adoption at an accelerated pace with its roll out in India, job postings for telecommunications and 5G have increased by 33.7 per cent in the last 12 months

India's 5G leapfrog

The drafting of an India-specific 5G standard and the adoption by 3GPP marks the coming of age for IITs in driving innovation beyond borders to influence global standards.

Nokia bags multi-year deal from Reliance Jio for mega 5G network

Finnish company Nokia on Monday said it has won a multi-year deal from Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio to build one of the largest 5G networks in the world. Under the contract, Nokia will supply equipment from its AirScale portfolio, including base stations, high-capacity 5G Massive MIMO (multiple input multiple output) antennas, and Remote Radio Heads (RRH) to support different spectrum bands, and self-organising network software. Reliance Jio plans to deploy a 5G standalone network which will interwork with its 4G network. The network will enable Jio to deliver advanced 5G services such as massive machine-to-machine communications, network slicing, and ultra-low-latency. "Nokia today announced that it has been selected as a major supplier by Reliance Jio to supply 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio countrywide in a multi-year deal," a release said. Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said:Jio is committed to continuously investin

Ericsson partners with Reliance Jio to build 5G standalone network

Telecom gear maker Ericsson on Monday announced a long-term strategic 5G contract with Reliance Jio to roll out 5G standalone (SA) network in the country. The announcement follows the allocation of 5G spectrum in the recently concluded auctions in India. This is the first partnership between Jio and Ericsson for radio access network deployment in the country, according to a release. Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio, said, "We are delighted to partner with Ericsson for Jio's 5G SA rollout...We are confident that Jio's 5G network will accelerate India's digitalisation and will serve as the foundation for achieving our nation's 'Digital India' vision". Jio's Standalone 5G network deployment marks a "technology leap" since it modernises the network infrastructure to deliver a truly transformative 5G experience to consumers and enterprises, the release said. Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, noted that India is building a world-class digital infrastructure that will dr

The challenge of getting India's 350-400 mn 2G users to upgrade to 4G or 5G

With India rolling out 5G services, can telcos get the sizeable 350-400 million 2G customers to upgrade to 4G, or even better - but very improbably - straight to 5G?

Bharti Airtel introduces 'Always On' IoT connectivity solution with eSIM

India was the fastest growing Internet of Things (IoT) module market with more than 264 per cent growth in the second quarter this year, a report showed last month

43% of Indians not willing to pay extra tariff for 5G services: Report

As India rolls out 5G services at some locations in select cities, 43 per cent of those willing to switch to 5G are not willing to pay anything more than current tariff for 3G or 4G services

India's 5G technology is completely indigenous, says FM Sitharaman

Ushering in a new technological era, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services this month