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Yash Bhardwaj October 29th, 2022 7:54 PM 2 COMMENTS

FCC Launches Inquiry into Use of 550 MHz Spectrum in 12.7 – 13.25 GHz Band for 5G, 6G

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a fresh investigation into the usage of up to 550 megahertz of spectrum from 12.7 to 13.25 GHz as it pushes forward with finding potential new spectrum to repurpose for cellular services. The FCC anticipates that this investigation will be the first step in allowing for more focused use of the 12.7 GHz band, opening a sizable expanse of valuable mid-band frequencies that... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 29th, 2022 4:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio and Airtel 5G: Govt is Comfortable with Network Slicing

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, two of the top telecom operators in India, who have already rolled out 5G networks, will be able to offer 5G network slicing services in the foreseeable future. The government has said that it has no problems with the network slicing at all. But there's a catch with Airtel's 5G network, though. While LTE and 5G NSA (non-standalone) networks can enable network slicing, for it... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj October 28th, 2022 9:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G VoLTE Network Launched by E-Networks in Guyana

Guyana's first 5G VoLTE network is being set up by E-Networks in partnership with Mavenir. Users will be able to make secure voice communication in high definition with the new service thanks to a $35 million investment. A later date this year is set for the commercial release. With E-Networks' largest-ever fibre backbone, mobile service will be accessible throughout a sizable coverage area. More Details About Guyana’s First 5G VoLTE... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj October 28th, 2022 8:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Orange Spain Surpasses Annual Goals of 5G Coverage

Spanish operator Orange stated in a statement that it had already exceeded its initial objective for the entire year by deploying its 5G services in 1,529 towns and cities over 52 regions in Spain. By the end of the third quarter, the European carrier reported that 68.7% of Spain's population had access to its 5G network infrastructure. Orange had stated that it anticipated having a 5G network in 1,500 locations... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj October 28th, 2022 6:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

FAA to FCC: Require 5G C-Band Limitations Near Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is requesting that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order relatively small Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to adhere to the exact limitations that Verizon and AT&T voluntarily accepted earlier this year when it comes to rollout of 5G C-band services. According to Reuters, the request was made in a letter between the two organisations dated October 21 on Friday. Pilots received 5G-related... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 28th, 2022 1:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Appreciates Wireless Licensing Reforms and NFAP 2022

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has lauded the efforts of the government to announce wireless licensing reforms along with the release of the National Frequency Allocation Policy (NFAP) 2022. Some of the reforms announced have already been implemented and will help with the quicker rollout of networks and services. This will also help with the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) through reduced compliance. Let's take a look at... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 28th, 2022 12:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Awards Aviat Networks Contract for E-band, Multi-band Solutions for 5G Rollout

Bharti Airtel has awarded Aviat Networks, an expert in wireless transport solutions, a contract for E-band and Multi-band solutions to help with the 5G rollout. In a release, Aviat said that Airtel will deploy its all-outdoor WTM 4800 E-band and multi-band solutions to expand the capacity of the microwave backhaul network. This is the first time telcos in India are allowed to use E-band spectrum for backhaul purposes. It will... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 28th, 2022 11:15 AM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel 5G Support Arrives for Motorola Edge 30

Every smartphone OEM (original equipment) manufacturer is trying to roll out OTA (over-the-air) updates for their devices to provide them with 5G support. Initially, there were only two smartphones from Motorola which supported Airtel's 5G - Motorola Edge 30 Fusion and Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. But now, spotted first by TelecomTalk, the support has been extended to one new smartphone - Motorola Edge 30. This means that Motorola is now... Read More

Bhavya Singh October 28th, 2022 8:32 AM 1 COMMENTS

5 Affordable 5G Phones Available in India Right Now

5G phones were initially exclusively available in the mid-tier or high-end pricing range, but now that 5G services are becoming more widely available and more phone manufacturers are developing reliable budget solutions; it's a win-win situation for customers all around. Here is a list of the best and most affordable 5G phones available for purchase for less than Rs 15,000. Moto G51 5G A stunning 6.8-inch IPS display with a... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj October 27th, 2022 8:47 PM 1 COMMENTS

Singtel Uses Ericsson’s 5G Network Slicing Tech at GPSS 2022

In early October, Singtel, the official network partner of Grand Prix Season Singapore 2022 (GPSS 2022), operated seamless 5G experiences and festivities along the Marina Bay Street Circuit by utilising Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) 5G edge connectivity lopping with Dynamic Radio Resource Partitioning (RRP) technology. In order to enable end-to-end network slicing in a running 5G Standalone network, Singtel is the first communications... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj October 27th, 2022 5:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Makes Plans for a Commercial Open RAN Experiment in Germany

As a result of fruitful field trials in Plauen, Germany, earlier this year, Vodafone launched a 5G Open Radio Access Network (RAN) trial at mobile stations in the German states of South East Bavaria and North East Lower Saxony. As per Vodafone, the upcoming pilot launches will be the first of their sort in Germany. They are expected to start at the beginning of next year. According to Santiago Tenorio,... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 27th, 2022 12:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Movandi and Rakuten Mobile Partner to Expand 5G mmWave Coverage

Movandi, a prominent player in the 5G RF, mmWave (millimetre wave) technologies and software, announced that it has partnered with Rakuten Mobile to expand 5G outdoor and indoor mmWave coverage and capacity in Japan. The companies will do so by leveraging the smart repeater and BeamXR Open-RAN technology of Movandi. A release from the company said that this would also be extended to the Indian market soon as well. India... Read More