Union telecom minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia recently said that the cost of making a one-minute phone call in 2014 was 50 paise. Today, it has dropped to 3 paise, which is a reduction of 94%. The telecom industry tariffs saw a major restructuring and a dip in costs for consumers when … Read More
Telia has sent 70 tons of used network equipment for reuse and recycling after completing its 5G modernisation across Norway. The operator has upgraded thousands of base stations in recent years, equipping them with 5G technology and enhanced 4G capacity. Telia, the first operator in Norway to establish a nationwide … Read More
Telecom infrastructure provider Indus Towers (Indus) has recorded the highest quarterly In-Building Solutions (IBS) deployment, and the company expects the momentum to continue as it continues to strengthen its IBS portfolio. During the quarter, Indus added 4,985 macro towers and 7,583 corresponding co-locations. “The total macro towers and co-locations base … Read More
Nokia has signed a four-year contract extension with Orange France to upgrade its 5G radio infrastructure using Nokia’s AirScale portfolio. The deal aims to enhance customer experience with improved speeds, capacity, and performance across Southeastern and Western France, according to Nokia. Also Read: StarHub Partners with Nokia to Drive Network … Read More
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has rolled out its AirFiber service in several towns and cities in the last year. While the telco plans to add customers aggressively, it is running promotional offers that you may miss out on if you are not fully aware. Jio AirFiber customers don’t … Read More
Ooredoo Qatar has selected Ericsson to enhance its 5G network capabilities by deploying advanced radio access network (RAN) and microwave backhaul solutions to boost connectivity and performance across the country. According to the companies, this partnership will lay the foundation for the future integration of 5G Advanced features, paving the … Read More
Growing consumer consumption of internet services, an expanding smartphone ecosystem, and access to one of the world’s cheapest data rates have pushed the average wireless data usage per month from 12.1GB in FY21 to over 21.2GB (as of September 2024), according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 released Friday. Also Read: … Read More
Omantel, the telecom service provider in Oman, has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Airgain, a California-based wireless connectivity solutions provider, to enhance 5G coverage across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The rapid expansion of 5G, according to the companies, has brought new challenges for telecom … Read More
Batelco, part of the Beyon Group and Ericsson have announced the expansion of Batelco’s mobile broadband network to enhance its 5G and 4G capabilities by strengthening network coverage and capacity across Bahrain. As part of this expansion, Batelco has deployed Ericsson’s latest radio access network (RAN) products and modernised its … Read More
Bharat offers one of the cheapest mobile data in the world. With affordable data, India’s digital revolution continues to transform lives, the Department of Telecom (DoT) shared in a post on social platform X on January 27, 2025. According to the department, “Cheap handsets, internet penetration and affordable data have … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has seen interest from three companies for rolling out its 5G SA (standalone) network in Delhi. This rollout will span across 1,876 sites in the national capital. It is worth noting that over 29 companies participated in the pre-bid meeting for BSNL’s 5G tender, but … Read More
Boldyn Networks, a shared network infrastructure provider, has announced an agreement to acquire Germany-based Smart Mobile Labs (SML), a provider of bespoke private 5G networks. The acquisition marks Boldyn’s entry into the German market and expand its global footprint. “The strategic acquisition enhances Boldyn’s technical knowledge for critical sectors, tailored … Read More
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