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Kripa B January 17th, 2025 9:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Launches Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, NBM 2.0, and ICR at DBN 4G Sites

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia today launched a series of citizen-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing telecom accessibility, security, and connectivity. Key announcements included the Sanchar Saathi Mobile App, National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, and the Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) facility at Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)-funded 4G sites. Also Read: Sanchar Saathi Portal Launched by Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw 1. Sanchar Saathi Mobile App The Sanchar Saathi Mobile... Read More

Srikapardhi January 16th, 2025 1:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Europe’s 5G Adoption Expected to Surpass 4G by 2026: GSMA Report

5G has accounted for approximately 30 percent of mobile connections in Europe, equivalent to 200 million connections, surpassing the global average of 24 percent. According to the GSMA's Mobile Economy Europe 2025 report, 5G is set to overtake 4G as the dominant mobile technology in Europe by 2026. However, despite this progress, the continent lags behind regions such as North America, East Asia, and the Gulf states in terms of... Read More

Srikapardhi January 14th, 2025 11:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange and Vodacom Form Joint Venture to Expand Network Coverage in Rural DRC

Orange and Vodacom have agreed to collaborate on a rural towerco partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to extend mobile network coverage to underserved areas. The companies will jointly build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations, with an initial commitment to construct 1,000 sites over the next six years. The project may expand to 2,000 base stations, reaching up to 19 million people in less densely populated... Read More

Kripa B January 13th, 2025 6:51 PM 5 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Deploys 4G and 5G Connectivity at Siachen Glacier

Reliance Jio (Jio), in collaboration with the Indian Army, has extended its 4G and 5G network to the world’s highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier. With support from the Army Signallers, Jio claims to have become the "first telecom operator to deliver seamless connectivity in this harsh and formidable region." Reliance Jio said it leveraged its indigenous full-stack 5G technology and deployed plug-and-play pre-configured equipment at a forward post. Also Read:... Read More

Kripa B January 13th, 2025 12:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Revises Prepaid Plans to Offer 4G Unlimited Data: Check Full Details

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has once again further increased the data benefits bundled with its prepaid plans in specific circles without an increase in tariff. Although there is no reduction in tariff, in an indirect way, the benefits bundled with the plans have increased. For example, for Rs 10, customers previously received 6 hours of free data, but after a revision, for the same Rs 10, the pack now offers 12... Read More

Srikapardhi January 11th, 2025 10:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Indosat Brings 4G to Remote Areas of Indonesia with Advanced Microwave Technology

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) has established extensive microwave backbone transmission networks across Indonesia in collaboration with ZTE, addressing the nation's geographical challenges through advanced microwave technology. This partnership leverages ZTE's iFlexiTrunk Microwave Backbone Technology to bridge the digital divide, delivering high-speed communication, including 4G networks, to remote islands and rural areas. Also Read: Indosat, GoTo Launch Sahabat-AI Open Source LLM in Indonesia Expanding Connectivity to the Underserved With... Read More

Srikapardhi January 8th, 2025 12:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and Intuitive Machines to Deploy First Cellular Network on the Moon

Nokia and Intuitive Machines have completed the integration of Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into Intuitive Machines' Athena lander, which is set to embark on the IM-2 mission to the Moon. This marks a major milestone in space exploration, as the LSCS will become the first cellular network on the lunar surface, providing vital connectivity for future lunar missions, according to Nokia. The integration into the mission lander followed... Read More

Ganesh Rao January 6th, 2025 2:27 PM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Rolls Out Major Network Upgrades Ahead of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Bharti Airtel has taken a series of measures to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for its customers as millions of pilgrims and devotees attend the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. On Monday, Airtel announced that it had installed 287 new mobile sites, optimised over 340 existing ones, and laid 74 kilometres of fibre to enhance mobile network coverage across the city. Also Read: Airtel Installs 42 Towers in 5 Months Bringing 4G... Read More

Srikapardhi January 3rd, 2025 5:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Installs 42 Towers in 5 Months Bringing 4G to Ladakh’s Remote Villages

The Indian Army, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel, has undertaken an initiative to bring 4G mobile connectivity to remote and border areas in Ladakh, marking a significant step toward bridging the digital divide in the region. For years, villages in these regions, including Kargil, Siachen, Demchok, DBO, and Galwan, lacked access to modern telecommunications, leaving local communities disconnected from the digital world, the Indian Army said. Also Read: Airtel Partners... Read More

Srikapardhi December 28th, 2024 1:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

A1 Belarus Announces Network Upgrades and RAN Sharing Initiatives

Telecommunications service provider A1 in Belarus has announced major network upgrades in December, just ahead of the holiday season. These upgrades include LTE 4G network enhancements, the deployment of RAN-sharing technologies, and the provision of mobile communications at the stations on the third line of the Minsk metro. Let’s now take a look at the developments announced by the Belarusian operator A1. Also Read: A1 Belarus Enhances LTE Network Capacity... Read More

Srikapardhi December 28th, 2024 11:59 AM 3 COMMENTS

MTS Deploys LTE Base Stations Produced in Russia

Russian operator MTS has started testing LTE base stations with telecom vendor Irteya. Trial operations have commenced for 200 LTE base stations, which have already been deployed across 37 regions of Russia. These stations, operating on LTE 800 and LTE 1800 bands, aim to enhance connectivity in areas spanning the Far East, Siberia, and the European part of Russia. An additional 1,000 stations, including LTE 2100 and LTE 2600 bands,... Read More

Kripa B December 21st, 2024 10:51 PM 38 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s Superior 4G Experience, Aggressive Plans Winning Subscribers Back: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi), India’s third-largest telecommunications service provider, has reportedly been making waves in the telecom industry. Its recent recognition for having a Superior 4G Network in India highlights its commitment to enhancing its network and providing top-notch services to customers, according to a Deccan Chronicle report. Anand Dani, Cluster Business Head for Andhra Pradesh (AP), Telangana, and Karnataka, reportedly discussed Vi's vision to continue the momentum. He emphasised that Vi's aggressive plans,... Read More