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
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
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Tuesday outlined its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Kolkata and Rest of Bengal (RoB) circles. The plan reportedly focuses on expanding its 4G network, driving digitalisation, and growing its retail footprint. Naveen Singhvi, Business Head for Bengal and North East at Vodafone Idea, stated that the company is prioritising 4G network expansion to meet the increasing demand for data consumption before rolling out 5G,... Read More
India's third-largest operator, Vodafone Idea (Vi), has deployed Nokia's AI-powered MantaRay SON (Self-Organising Networks) solution in its 4G network and its soon-to-be-launched 5G network across the country. This deployment enables Vi to provide seamless, high-capacity, and energy-efficient connectivity for its customers. The self-organising solution will optimise more than 1 million 4G and 5G cells. Also Read: Nokia to Deploy 3,300 New Sites for Vodafone Idea by March 2025 MantaRay SON... Read More
Electric vehicle maker Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions has reportedly announced a strategic partnership with JioThings, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited, to launch a suite of digital display and analytics solutions for electric two-wheelers (E2Ws). As part of this collaboration, Kinetic Green unveiled a Smart TFT-based digital and connected display platform, offering features such as real-time navigation, call notifications, and nearby charging station details, according to a PTI... Read More
Indian telecommunications provider Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced significant network upgrades in Rajasthan, enhancing over 4,000 sites with improvements across the 900 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 1800 MHz spectrum bands. The company also plans to invest further to expand and enhance over 6,500 sites in the state, boosting indoor connectivity and data speeds for its users. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Enhances Network in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana with Spectrum Upgrades... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi), India's third-largest wireless operator, has been named the top operator for 4G network performance in the country, according to Opensignal's 4G Network Experience Report, November 2024. The report, covering the period from June 1 to August 29, 2024, analysed data over 90 days, assessing four telecom operators—Vi, Airtel, Jio, and BSNL—across six key performance metrics. Also Read: Airtel Tops 5G Experience in India: Opensignal Report Vi Wins India's... Read More
Nokia, a Finnish telecom gear maker, has won a deal from Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to help deploy 4G and 5G networks. Indosat is an Indonesian telecom services provider (TSP) offering nationwide services. The telecom operator has given Nokia an order for 4G and 5G radio access network (RAN) products across multiple regions in Indonesia. This partnership will also witness Indosat and Nokia deploy advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI),... Read More
Satellite communications company Viasat recently announced that it has successfully demonstrated Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity in Saudi Arabia, marking a first for the region. The demonstration took place during the 'Connecting the World from the Skies' event in Riyadh, hosted by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Also Read: BSNL and Viasat Trial Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity First D2D Satellite Demo in Saudi Arabia... Read More
Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar extension deal to Ericsson to enhance its 4G and 5G networks. As part of the agreement, Ericsson will deploy centralised RAN and Open RAN-ready solutions, transforming Airtel's network to enhance coverage and capacity. The deal also includes software upgrades for Airtel's existing 4G radios to improve customer experience, the company said in a joint statement on Wednesday. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Awards 5G... Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run Indian telecom operator, has announced that its indigenous 4G core is now live in Telangana. The telco is taking the help of TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) led consortium to deploy 4G in the country. The consortium includes Tejas Networks and C-DoT (Centre for Development of Telematics). The core is supplied by C-DoT here, while the RAN (radio access network) equipment is supplied by... Read More
Reliance Jio has reportedly sold 135 million units of its 'JioPhone' devices. The company is relying on 'JioBharat' to help migrate India's 250 million 2G users, particularly in the rural regions, to 4G Internet-enabled phones. Additionally, Jio is also collaborating with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including smartphone brands, and the US-based Qualcomm, to offer a value proposition for 5G-enabled smartphones, according to a senior executive of the telecom company, as... Read More
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