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Srikapardhi September 23rd, 2024 7:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

Free Launches Nationwide 5G Standalone Network and VoNR Services in France

French operator Free Mobile, part of Iliad, has announced the launch of what it calls France's first 5G 3.5 GHz Standalone Access (SA) network on a national scale. With over 20,000 5G sites in service, including nearly 7,000 on the 3.5 GHz band, Free now covers approximately 95 percent of the French population, the operator said in a recent statement. Also Read: Iliad Group Now Among Top Five Telecom Operators... Read More

Srikapardhi September 21st, 2024 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

FCC Grants EchoStar Framework for 5G Network Expansion

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved EchoStar's framework for its 5G network buildout. This updated framework allows EchoStar to optimise and enhance its coast-to-coast deployment of what it claims the world’s first cloud-native Open RAN 5G Boost Mobile Network, aiming to improve access for American consumers. Also Read: EchoStar Completes Drive Test for Boost Wireless 5G Network Boost Mobile Coverage Expansion Plans By the end of this year, EchoStar... Read More

Srikapardhi September 20th, 2024 9:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bell Canada and MacLean Partner to Advance Autonomous Mining Technologies with 5G

Bell Canada has partnered with MacLean, a Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment, to accelerate research and development in mining vehicle automation, autonomy, and interoperability. As part of the collaboration, Bell has installed its Private Mobile Network (PMN) at the MacLean Research and Training Facility in Sudbury, Ontario, utilising its secure 5G/LTE network, which delivers persistent, dedicated bandwidth and signal stability from the surface shop to the underground environment. Also... Read More

Srikapardhi September 20th, 2024 4:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTN Claims Africa’s First 5G Ultra-Range Maritime Coverage

MTN South Africa and ZTE announced that they have provided Africa's first 5G Ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, Western Cape, which promises enhanced maritime connectivity while benefiting tourism and boosting the economic prospects of local fishermen. MTN stated that this achievement delivers more than 210 Mbps throughput at 22 km from the shore. Also Read: AIS Expands 5G Sea Coverage in Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea Benefits... Read More

Kripa B September 20th, 2024 2:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio to Showcase Private 5G Deployments in Coming Months: Report

Reliance Jio, India’s leading telecom operator, will reportedly showcase its private 5G network deployments with enterprise customers in the next three to four months, according to Ajay Sehgal, Chief Revenue Officer of Jio Business. Speaking at the ETTelecom 5G Industries Innovation Summit 2024, Sehgal revealed that several proof-of-concept (PoC) projects are already underway, with a focus on computer vision and Industry 4.0 applications, ET reported. Also Read: Reliance Jio’s 5G... Read More

Kripa B September 20th, 2024 12:20 PM 1 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio’s 5G Stack is a Testament to Design and Make in India: Report

Reliance Jio's homegrown 5G stack demonstrates the strengths of "design in India" and "make in India," Shyam P Mardikar, President and Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Mobility at Reliance Jio Infocomm, said on Friday. He delivered a technology address at the first edition of the ETTelecom Industries Innovation Summit 2024, according to an ET report. Also Read: Jio AirFiber Plans and OTT Benefits Detailed for September 2024 Rapid Network... Read More

Srikapardhi September 20th, 2024 10:44 AM 0 COMMENTS

Cellnex Deploys Multi-Operator DAS to Enhance 5G Coverage on Barcelona Seafront

Cellnex, Europe's largest telecom towers and infrastructure operator, has deployed a multi-operator mobile coverage solution along 3.5 km of Barcelona's coastline, from Sant Sebastia to Mar Bella beach. The deployment aims to enhance 5G coverage in preparation for the 37th America's Cup, a global sporting event running from August 22 to October 27. Also Read: Frog Cellsat Implements OneDAS System at Lucknow Airport DAS Installed on City Infrastructure As part... Read More

Kripa B September 20th, 2024 8:55 AM 0 COMMENTS

Jio AirFiber Plans and OTT Benefits Detailed for September 2024

Reliance Jio offers high-speed wireless internet services in India under its Jio AirFiber brand. The service uses 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology to deliver what the company claims are fiber-like internet speeds to users in areas where wired connections are difficult or unavailable. According to Jio's website, Jio AirFiber is an all-in-one solution offering over 800 digital TV channels, 15+ OTT plans, and 1 Gbps Wi-Fi. It replaces your... Read More

Kripa B September 19th, 2024 11:26 AM 11 COMMENTS

Over 1,500 5G BTS Deployed in India During August 2024

In a significant boost to India's 5G infrastructure, the number of 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) increased in August 2024. According to the latest data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a total of 1,739 new 5g BTS stations were deployed across the country, enhancing connectivity and network coverage. Also Read: India Witnessed Deployment of Over 3,500 5G BTS During May 2024 Top States with the Most 5G BTS Additions... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 19th, 2024 6:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

5G’s Success Relies on Mid-Band Spectrum Globally

5G's success depends a lot on the mid-band spectrum. Telecom operators globally have deployed 5G in the mid-band spectrum to offer services to consumers. Of course, for industrial use cases, mmWave bandwidth is required, but for general use cases, mostly related to consumers, the mid-band is the king. According to an Ookla report, out of 295 operators globally, 72% of the operators used mid-band spectrum to offer 5G. The others... Read More

Srikapardhi September 18th, 2024 6:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

SoftBank and Intelsat Partner to Develop Seamless 5G-Satellite Network

Japan's SoftBank and Intelsat have signed a collaboration agreement, which they say will lead to the launch of a unified "Ubiquitous Network." The two companies will jointly lead the research and development of seamless 5G connections between terrestrial mobile networks and satellite communications networks. Through this collaboration, SoftBank and Intelsat plan to jointly develop a hybrid communication solution that allows users to stay connected via available networks, whether terrestrial or... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 18th, 2024 7:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

India Falls 4 Ranks in Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index for Mobile Speeds

India has fallen 4 ranks in Ookla's speedtest global index for mobile speeds in August 2024. 5G has helped India climb the ranks pretty aggressively in this list over the last two years. From the 16th rank globally, India fell to the 20th rank in August 2024. This doesn't mean that India's mobile network performance is poorer than it was. It could mean that the other countries have done well... Read More