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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. "The alliance between OnePlus and Jio aims to provide OnePlus and Jio True 5G users differentiated features and an unparalleled network experience. "To bolster these initiatives, both brands are excited to announce the establishment of a state-of-the-art 5G Innovation Lab," OnePlus said in a statement on Thursday. The lab will serve as a hub for testing and developing new technologies. Reliance Jio leads the India market in terms of 5G coverage. "Together, Jio and OnePlus India are set to redefine the 5G landscape in the country, providing users with a glimpse into the limitless possibilities that lie ahead," an OnePlus spokesperson said. A Jio spokesperson said 85 per cent of the entire 5G deployment in India has been made by Jio. "It is time to unfold magical 5G experiences for our users and this partnership with OnePlus is a step in that direction," the

Nokia Q4 results: Profit drops to $619 mn amid 5G cutback, sales down 23%

Nokia on Thursday reported a double-digit decline in sales and a fall in profit in the last three months of 2023, with the wireless and fixed-network equipment maker saying operators are cutting back on investments into 5G and other technology because of economic uncertainty. 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 is one of the world's main suppliers of 5G, the latest generation of broadband technology, along with Sweden's Ericsson, China's Huawei and South Korea's Samsung. Nokia's net income attributable to shareholders came in at 558 million euros in the fourth quarter, down from 931 million euros the previous year. Nokia's sales also fell 23%, to 5.7 billion euros from 7.5 billion euros. In 2023 we saw a meaningful shift in customer behaviour impacting our industry driven by the macro-economic environment and high interest ..

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

Indus Towers Q3 results: Profit at Rs 1,541 crore, revenue rises 6%

Telecom infrastructure major Indus Towers posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 1,541 crore in the December quarter, the company said on Tuesday. The company had posted a loss of Rs 708 crore in the year-ago period. The company's consolidated revenue grew 6 per cent in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal to Rs 7,199 crore from Rs 6,765 crore a year ago. "Our third consecutive quarter of record tower additions demonstrated our robust operational performance. We expect our major customer's focus on its network expansion and the ongoing 5G rollouts to continue, yielding growth opportunities for us in the near term," Indus Towers Managing Director and CEO Prachur Sah said in the statement. The company's total number of towers increased by 22,383 on a year-on-year basis to 2,11,775. "The return on capital employed improved to 19.2 per cent as against 12.5 per cent on year-on-year basis. Third quarter of the financial year had an impact of Rs 2,270 crore due to provision for

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

HFCL bags Rs 1,127 cr order to transform BSNL's optical transport network

HFCL Ltd (HFCL) on Monday said it has secured a Rs 1,127 crore order from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) aimed at transforming the Optical Transport Network (OTN) infrastructure across the state-owned telco's pan India network. HFCL's comprehensive network upgrade will not only cater to the requirements of enterprise and FTTH/broadband services but also position BSNL for the future with the seamless launch of 4G services and the anticipation of 5G services in the coming years. HFCL, in a release, said it has secured Rs 1,127 crore 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. This partnership underlines a commitment to deliver cutting-edge solutions that transcend industry standards and redefine the parameters of technological excellence network, the release added.

Telecom Sector Skill Council aims to train, place 150,000 candidates in '25

The Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) is planning to train and place over 1.5 lakh candidates in telecom and related emerging technologies in the next financial year to reduce the demand-supply workforce gap. 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. "As we witness this increasing demand in the telecom workforce, TSSC aims to empower the youth in tier II, III cities and rural areas with digital and core telecom and tech skills. In the next fiscal year, we plan to train and place over 1.5 lakh candidates in telecom and related emerging technologies," TSSC CEO Arvind Bali said on Thursday. The telecom sector is the third-largest industry in India that accounts for roughly 6.5 per cent of all foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow and also by 2027, India is anticipated to account for 11 per cent of all 5G subscriptions worldwide, he ...

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

India shouldn't oppose consensus on 6GHz use at global talks: GSMA

Global telecom operators body says major nations nearing consensus on capacity requirements of 5G and beyond

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

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

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

C-DoT expects to deploy indigenous 5G system in BSNL network in 6-8 months

State-run C-DoT is expecting to deploy indigenously developed 5G telecom gears in the BSNL network in the next 6-8 months, a senior company official said. Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) CEO Rajkumar Upadhyay told PTI that the company has indigenously developed the entire 5G network comprising 5G standalone (SA) radio, core and IP Multimedia System in collaboration with startup Wisig and VVDN Technologies. 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. "We have already deployed 4G and 5G non-standalone core in the Punjab circle of BSNL and are being gradually scaled up to pan-India level. "The technology that we demonstrated is 5G SA, which will be deployed in the BSNL network in 6-8 months after testing it thoroughly," Upadhyay told PTI. At present, only Reliance Jio has a 5G SA network in the country, which means its entire network is 5G and does not have a mix of

India 5G rollout fastest in world but revenues not picked up: COAI DG

Rollout of 5G network in India has been the fastest in the world but revenue has not picked up as apps that are generating 80 per cent of the traffic are not paying for the network, a top official of the telecom industry body COAI said. While speaking with PTI at India Mobile Congress, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Director General S P Kochhar said telecom players do not want to burden consumers but someone has to bear the cost of investment being made in the network. "The 5G rollout has been very good. It has set world records with the fastest 5G rollout. But having said that, I'm a little constrained to say that the revenues for the telecom industry have not picked up," Kochhar said. He said a huge amount of capital expenditure is being invested to roll out these networks. "The private players who are rolling this out definitely expect the return on that. That unfortunately is not happening on the scale as which it should. 5G rollout has brought in 4-5 large ...

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

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

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.

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

31 mn users in India seen upgrading to 5G phones in 2023: Ericsson survey

As many as 31 million users in India are expected to upgrade to 5G phones in 2023, amid an accelerated adoption of the ultra high-speed services in the country, according to a report by Ericsson. 5G users in India outpace global counterparts in daily adoption of apps. 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. "According to the study, based on tech attitudes and affordability, 31 million users could upgrade to 5G phones in 2023. This presents a vast opportunity for further 5G adoption in the country," it said. 5G users in India stand out for their high daily engagement with apps, such as streaming high definition video, video calling services, mobile gaming and augmented reality. On an average, they spend two hours more per week using these services compared to users in other early adopter 5G markets such as the US, the UK, South Korea, China and many others. "Moreover, In

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