Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, has deployed the first 5G site in Siachen Glacier for the Indian army. This is a major milestone as it will enable the soldiers in the region to stay seamless connected to the world for critical communications. This is the highest battelfield of the world, and it is now 5G connected. Jio got help from the Indian army to deploy 5G. This has taken... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has joined hands with HCLSoftware to enhance its 4G and 5G network capabilities using the HCL Augmented Network Automation (HCL ANA) platform. This AI-driven, multi-vendor self-optimising network solution (MV-SON) will streamline Vi's operations across Ericsson and Samsung networks, improving performance, energy efficiency, and customer experience. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Revises Prepaid Plans to Offer 4G Unlimited Data: Check Full Details AI-Powered Network Optimisation with HCL ANA Vi... Read More
During the 2022 5G Spectrum Auction, Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Group emerged as one of the bidders of 5G spectrum. The company had clarified that it had no intent to launch commercial 5G services for customers. The Adani Group wanted to use the spectrum for internal operations. However, even after two years, the company has not met the minimum rollout obligations (MRO) set in place by the... Read More
Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator is soon going to discontinue a prepaid plan that offers truly unlimited 5G to consumers. The plan we are talking about is the new year prepaid offer from the telco. It was announced back in December. The original offer period was December 11, 2024 to January 11, 2025. However, that has now been extended to January 31, 2025. This means that Jio customers who... Read More
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
India is reportedly looking to promote its cheap data tariffs to attract investments from foreign companies that rely on affordable, fast broadband connectivity to deliver essential services. The government aims to leverage the country's much lower data rates compared to markets such as China, US, Russia, UK, Australia, and South Africa to attract foreign companies providing services such as ride-hailing, online food delivery, telemedicine, digital payments, and online education, ET... Read More
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) smartphones will account for over 54 percent of total smartphone shipments by 2028, with an installed base exceeding 1 billion, according to the latest report released by Counterpoint Research on Friday. Smartphone manufacturers such as Google, Samsung, and Apple have been at the forefront of integrating GenAI into their devices. Also Read: Microsoft to Invest USD 3 Billion in India to Boost AI, Cloud, and Skilling:... Read More
Vodafone Idea 5G or Vi 5G. Although it seems exciting to hear, Vi 5G news is nothing new to those who are TelecomTalk readers or have been following the industry. From the 5G trials announced in September 2021 to the more recent January 2025 Vi CEO letter to customers informing them that the company is preparing for the phased rollout of 5G services, Vi announcements have come a long way.... Read More
Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) services have been present in India for several years. AirFiber or the FWA (fixed wireless access) services are fast becoming mainstream as 5G expands. Reliance Jio has plans to soon add 1 million AirFiber/FWA customers every month. This would help India in becoming a super well connected nation. However, in 2025, if AirFiber is now available in your area or soon going to arrive, should you pick that... Read More
Reliance Jio offers 5G-based Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) through its AirFiber service across 7,722 towns in India. Jio is reportedly scaling its AirFiber service by accelerating customer additions over the next 12 months. To achieve this, the company has started scaling up distribution and optimising the AirFiber onboarding process, enabling it to onboard over 1 million homes every month, according to a recent report. By the end of September 2024,... Read More
The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Verizon Business a contract to install 5G and/or enhance 4G LTE networks at 35 Air Force installations across 26 states, as part of its Offer to Lease (OTL) program. The enhancements include C-Band carrier additions, new macro builds, and small cells. These upgrades, provided by Verizon Business, aim to improve mission operations at each base while enhancing the quality of life for personnel... Read More
Reliance Jio is reportedly scaling up its 5G-based fixed wireless access (FWA) business, Jio AirFiber, by accelerating customer additions over the next 12 months. This is part of its strategy to boost 5G monetisation ahead of a potential initial public offering (IPO) by year-end, ET reported, citing unnamed analysts and industry experts. Also Read: Telcos Have Reached a Saturation Point with Limited Monetisation Prospects? Optimised AirFiber Onboarding Process The report... Read More
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Jio too will.
