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Kripa B December 17th, 2024 10:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Poco Partners with Jio, Qualcomm to Launch India’s Most Affordable 5G Smartphone

Smartphone maker Poco announced that it has collaborated with American chipmaker Qualcomm and India's largest telecom operator, Reliance Jio, to launch what the company calls 'India's Most Affordable 5G Phone,' the Poco C75 5G. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen2 5G chipset, with clock speeds of up to 2GHz. Also Read: Qualcomm Envisions a Hybrid AI Future with Enhanced Experiences: Report Affordable 5G for All The... Read More

Kripa B December 17th, 2024 7:22 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea to Strengthen 4G Network in West Bengal Ahead of 5G Rollout: Report

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

Srikapardhi December 17th, 2024 2:27 PM 1 COMMENTS

Airtel Expands FWA Coverage in Q2FY25 and Optimises CPE Costs

Bharti Airtel has rapidly expanded its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) during the Q2FY25. This expansion is driving both the addressable market and the expansion of Airtel's Wi-Fi services. Airtel is now live in more than 2,000 cities through a combination of fixed wireless access and FTTH, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel Limited, Gopal Vittal, said during the Q2FY25 earnings call. In the broadband segment, Bharti Airtel... Read More

Srikapardhi December 16th, 2024 8:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

GlobalLogic and Nokia Partner to Accelerate 5G Enterprise Solutions with Network APIs

Digital engineering firm GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, has partnered with Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia to drive innovation across key enterprise verticals through 4G and 5G network-driven software (Application Programming Interfaces or APIs). Using Nokia's Network as Code platform and the developer portal, GlobalLogic’s team of software developers will be able to tap into advanced network capabilities, which will result in the creation of new, network-aware applications that can... Read More

Srikapardhi December 16th, 2024 5:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

EOLO to Deploy Europe’s First 5G Standalone mmWave Network in Italy with Nokia

Italian telecommunications company EOLO, in partnership with Nokia, is deploying what the companies call the first 5G standalone mmWave network in Europe to deliver an enhanced customer experience with increased capacity and coverage. Nokia on December 16 announced it has signed a four-year deal with EOLO, a Benefit Corporation, and the first B Corp in the Italian telecommunications sector, to roll out Europe's first 5G standalone mmWave Radio Access Network... Read More

Kripa B December 16th, 2024 4:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G FWA Is a Game-Changer for India’s Low Broadband Penetration, Says Qualcomm Executive: Report

US-based chip company Qualcomm reportedly said the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service is addressing India's low fixed broadband penetration, especially in underserved urban and rural areas. The company powers nearly 80 percent of the 5G FWA connections in the country, according to Qualcomm Technologies Group General Manager - Connectivity, Broadband and Networking Business Unit, Rahul Patel, in an interaction with ET. Also Read: Qualcomm Envisions a Hybrid AI Future with... Read More

Tanuja K December 16th, 2024 3:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Working to Ensure Best Use of 6 GHz Spectrum: Report

The Indian telecom operators and private internet companies have been in a spat over the use of the 6 GHz spectrum. The Indian government has yet to take a call on how the bandwidth in this frequency will be used. The government is listening to the argument from both sides and will take a final call based on the best use of the 6 GHz spectrum. But the work is... Read More

Srikapardhi December 16th, 2024 10:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and Motorola Solutions Launch AI-Powered Drone Solution for Public Safety and Industry

Nokia and Motorola Solutions have introduced an AI-enhanced drone-in-a-box solution, combining Nokia Drone Networks and Motorola Solutions' CAPE software. The system aims to transform first responder operations and critical industries by enabling faster decision-making, enhanced situational awareness, and streamlined remote operations. Also Read: Swisscom Broadcast to Deploy Nationwide Drones-as-a-Service Network Key Features of AI Drone Technology CAPE software's flight-safe features adjust the drone's path to avoid obstacles, stay within a... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 16th, 2024 6:35 AM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea 5G: Where It is Available, Areas Listed

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has launched 5G in all 17 licensed service areas (LSAs) in India. This is a very small-scale launch by the company and thus not many users would be able to enjoy it still. However, this marks Vi's entry into the 5G domain commercially. The telco has deployed 5G on both the 3.3 GHz and 26 GHz spectrum. Note that the service is available now for both... Read More

Srikapardhi December 13th, 2024 11:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Globalstar Achieves First 5G Data Call with XCOM RAN on Band n53 Spectrum

Globalstar announced the successful completion of its first 5G data call using its band n53 spectrum, achieving download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 60 Mbps. The test, conducted with XCOM RAN prototype radios and the latest 5G modules, validates the use of Band n53 for mission-critical applications such as robotics, autonomous forklifts, augmented reality (AR), and enhanced video, enabling seamless operation. This achievement builds on the 4G... Read More

Kripa B December 13th, 2024 5:17 PM 10 COMMENTS

Prices Need Further Uptick to Generate Reasonable Returns: Vodafone Idea

"Prices need further uptick to generate reasonable returns and support future investments," Vodafone Idea (Vi) said in its Investor Presentation. Before the recent tariff hike in July 2024, the last such hike occurred in November 2021. Currently, tariffs in India remain lower than those in comparable global markets. Considering inflation, prices need to align with rising costs, Vi emphasised. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Prepaid Plan Revisions: Hero Becomes SuperHero With... Read More

Srikapardhi December 12th, 2024 4:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Elisa and Nokia Complete First Commercial Cloud RAN Deployment in Europe

Finnish telecom operator Elisa and Nokia have completed what they describe as Europe's first commercial Cloud RAN deployment in Espoo, Finland. The rollout means that Elisa will be able to deploy Nokia's Cloud RAN solution alongside its existing purpose-built networks in hybrid environments, paving the way for a transition to full cloud-native networks. Also Read: Du Deploys Commercial 5G Cloud RAN Solution in Abu Dhabi Details of the Cloud RAN... Read More