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About the author: Passionately following the Indian #Telecom Industry for over a decade from Business, Consumer and a Technical perspective. My primary focus area is Consumer & Digital Experience.

Srikapardhi August 12th, 2023 11:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

SES Completes C-Band Clearing, Paving the Way for 5G Rollout in US

Luxembourg-based satellite communications company SES announces the US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) validation of the certification of its Phase 2 accelerated C-band clearing and relocation activities. Following the successful completion of Phase 1 activities in 2021, this accomplishment represents a significant step forward in SES's commitment to the FCC's initiative to clear a segment of the C-band spectrum, enabling the rollout of 5G services across the United States. Also Read:... Read More

Srikapardhi August 11th, 2023 7:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Broadband Standby Plans: 10 Mbps Unlimited Broadband Plans Detailed

Airtel Broadband Standby Plans are a great option for users looking to step into the world of the internet for the first time or have a backup broadband or internet connection at an affordable price. Airtel Broadband Standby Plans come in two plan variants, and users can enjoy unlimited data with 10 Mbps speeds. Let's delve into the benefits of Airtel Broadband Standby Plans in the story ahead. Airtel Broadband... Read More

Srikapardhi August 11th, 2023 6:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

New Zealand Announces 24-30 GHz Spectrum Plan for Mobile and Satellite Services

New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM), business unit within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), has unveiled its high-level allocation decisions for the 24 - 30 GHz radio spectrum range. This announcement follows a comprehensive consultation process in 2021 and marks a critical milestone in optimising spectrum utilisation. RSM has made high-level allocation decisions for the use of this spectrum, with a focus on providing clarity to the... Read More

Srikapardhi August 11th, 2023 4:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

TPG Telecom and Partners Showcase 360-Degree Video Broadcasting on 5G Uplink CA

Australian telco TPG Telecom has joined forces with MediaTek and Nokia to showcase live 360-degree video broadcast using 5G. The demonstration, hosted at Nokia's 5G Futures Lab in Sydney, Australia, showcased the capabilities of Advanced 5G Technology powered by TPG Telecom's commercial 5G network, Nokia's 5G Uplink Carrier Aggregation (CA) technology, and MediaTek's advanced 5G mobile chipset. Also Read: Ericsson and MediaTek Test RedCap Interoperability for 5G SA Technology Used... Read More

Srikapardhi August 11th, 2023 11:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Africa Partners With Mastercard for Cross-Border Money Transfer

Airtel Africa and Mastercard have strengthened their partnership by introducing a cross-border remittance service that enables over 100 million Airtel subscribers across 14 African markets to securely send and receive money globally, marking a remarkable advancement in the continent's financial landscape. Also Read: Airtel Uganda Plans IPO for 20 Percent Stake on Uganda Securities Exchange "Airtel will leverage Mastercard's global network and digital payments capabilities to deliver a first-class experience... Read More

Srikapardhi August 11th, 2023 9:12 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel CEO Highlights Key Levers to Drive Growth and Revenue

During Bharti Airtel's first quarter ended June 30, 2023, earnings call, Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, outlined a growth strategy that promises to reshape the company's trajectory in the highly competitive telecommunications landscape. Airtel's earnings call shed light on a multi-faceted approach that centres around premiumisation, data monetisation, and the ongoing 5G rollout, which are considered growth levers by Gopal Vittal. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Reports Q1... Read More

Srikapardhi August 10th, 2023 7:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

BT, Ericsson Wideband FDD Trial Showcase Breakthrough 5G SA Performance

BT and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated the transmission of 5G services using a wideband FDD (frequency division duplex) radio carrier (over 20 MHz) within a sub-3 GHz spectrum band. According to BT and Ericsson, this accomplishment is a major advancement in the progress of 5G networks, with implications that will greatly impact the capacity and performance of networks. Also Read: Ericsson and MediaTek Test RedCap Interoperability for 5G SA Wide... Read More

Srikapardhi August 10th, 2023 6:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telefonica Teams Up With SpaceX’s Starlink as Global Partner

Telefonica, operating through its global business unit Telefonica Global Solutions (TGS), has partnered with SpaceX's Starlink to become an authorised global partner of Starlink, the constellation of advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet across the globe, even in remote and underserved areas. Also Read: O2 Telefonica Germany, Ericsson Implement Europe’s First Cloud RAN for 5G Telefonica Joins Starlink for Global Connectivity Telefonica stated that the... Read More

Srikapardhi August 10th, 2023 4:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Media O2 Boosts Network in Holiday Hotspots as Staycations Soar

Virgin Media O2 has unveiled a major expansion of its 4G and 5G mobile network, focusing on rural areas and sought-after holiday destinations across the UK. The telco stated that it had taken steps to upgrade its network across over 72,000 "destination" postcodes since May of the previous year. Also Read: Virgin Media O2 Business Launches Portable 5G Standalone Private Network Network Expansion in Key Locations According to Virgin Media... Read More

Srikapardhi August 10th, 2023 2:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

UScellular and Ericsson Partner to Offer Customised Private 5G Solutions

UScellular and Ericsson have joined forces to revolutionize private wireless network solutions, catering to a diverse range of industry segments. Ericsson said this collaboration seeks to transform the landscape of connectivity services, with an initial focus on Industry 4.0 manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and warehouse use cases. Also Read: UScellular Surpasses 100,000 FWA Home Internet Customers Milestone According to the joint statement, the partnership's vision extends even further, encompassing critical sectors... Read More

Srikapardhi August 10th, 2023 10:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

Singtel Commences Construction of 58 MW Data Centre in Tuas, Singapore

Singapore's telecommunications provider, Singtel, has officially launched the construction of DC Tuas, Singapore's highest power density, hyper-connected green data centre. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed on Tuesday, according to Singtel. Also Read: Singtel Partners With 11 Banks for USD 1.1 Billion Credit Facility Government Recognition The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said it remains committed to collaborating with industry leaders to create a sustainable and internationally connected digital ecosystem that... Read More

Srikapardhi August 9th, 2023 8:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Globe to Deploy Philippines’ First Private 5G Network With HPE

Globe Philippines has partnered with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to roll out the first Private 5G Standalone (5G SA) Network in the Philippines. According to Globe, this network introduces a new era of connectivity options for businesses, elevating cellular connectivity to unprecedented levels. Also Read: Globe Becomes First Philippine Telco to Successfully Deploy Voice over New Radio Globe and HPE's Collaboration Built with technology from Athonet, a subsidiary of HPE,... Read More