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Srikapardhi March 22nd, 2025 10:04 PM 10 COMMENTS

5G in India: 770 Million Users by 2028, Says Nokia; 5G-Advanced and AI-Driven 6G Roadmap

5G subscribers in India are expected to grow from 290 million in 2024 to 770 million by 2028, supported by increasing penetration of 5G-enabled handsets and the expansion of the latest wireless broadband networks. With the growing 5G adoption, the average monthly 5G data usage per user in India reached 40GB as of December 2024, according to the latest findings from Nokia, released on Thursday. Also Read: Airtel, Jio, and... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 22nd, 2025 1:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ministry of Communications Says 250 Million People in India are Using 5G

India has over 250 million 5G users. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Communications (MoC) recently. As per Nokia, there were 270 million 5G users at the end of 2024 in India. While both numbers look starkly different, they signal that there are at least 250 million 5G users. In an official statement on Monday, MoC said, "The adoption rate of any technology may be assessed through the growth... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 21st, 2025 6:55 AM 35 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea’s 5G: Is it a Threat to Jio, Airtel

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator, is offering 5G to users in Mumbai now. The 5G service will naturally expand to more cities and towns in India. The telecom operator has announced that users will get unlimited 5G (capped at 300GB for non-commercial use). The question here is whether Vi's 5G would be a threat to Jio or Airtel. The short answer is no and yes. No because... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 20th, 2025 1:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Traffic in India Grew 3 Times in 2024: Nokia MBiT

Availability of 5G and low-cost 5G phones fueled the growth of 5G networks in India. According to the latest India Mobile Broadband Index 2025 report from Nokia, 5G traffic grew 3x in India in 2024. In 2023, the 5G and 4G traffic in India stood at 14.8% and 85.2%, respectively. But in 2024, this grew to 35.5% for 5G and 4G traffic saw a dip to 64.5%. With Vodafone Idea... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 20th, 2025 8:59 AM 33 COMMENTS

Vi Unlimited 5G Data is Capped at Limit, Check it Here

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has capped the limit of 5G data users can consume. While the company says that it is offering unlimited 5G data, the high-speed data limit is capped. The limit is the same as what users use with the 4G unlimited plans. Vodafone Idea recently introduced 5G in Mumbai officially, and now users can download the Vi app on their smartphones to check if their device and... Read More

Kripa B March 19th, 2025 11:00 AM 15 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Officially Announces Launch of 5G Services in Mumbai

Vodafone Idea (Vi) today announced the launch of its 5G services in Mumbai. This strategic rollout aims to enhance mobile experiences by offering widespread coverage at competitive pricing, the company announced on March 19. "Vi's 5G services will be available in the city, starting today, powered by its competitive spectrum holding and significant investment in next-generation infrastructure. The company is committed to delivering enhanced capacity, superior performance, and reliability," Vodafone... Read More

Kripa B March 19th, 2025 9:19 AM 16 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea CTO Claims AI-Driven 5G Gives Edge Over Rivals, Plans SA Trials by Mid-2025: Report

Vodafone Idea (VIL), which has been conducting 5G trials and making announcements since 2021, is now rolling out 5G in Mumbai. Vodafone Idea reportedly said that it maintains an advantage over rival operators in 5G deployment, with the latest AI-based self-organising network, and is set to roll out commercial 5G services across 17 operating circles, including in Chandigarh, Bangalore and Patna, replacing legacy Chinese gear. Also Read: Vodafone Idea 5G:... Read More

Kripa B March 18th, 2025 5:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Confident of Vodafone Idea’s 4G and 5G Expansion Plans: Report

The Union Minister for Communications has expressed confidence in Vodafone Idea's 4G and 5G network expansion plan, emphasising the importance of maintaining healthy competition in the telecom market. "Vodafone Idea has successfully raised Rs 20,000-25,000 crore in equity and is expected to proceed with its expansion plans," Jyotiraditya Scindia told Moneycontrol in an interaction on March 18. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Goes Live With Dedicated 5G Page and Unlimited 5G... Read More

Tanuja K March 18th, 2025 1:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Announces 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025 Launch

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025. It is a six month programme from the telecom department that is aimed at developing innovative prototypes leveragin 5G tech. Participants of the hackathons will be encouraged to use different 5G technologies such as 5G network slicing, call flow scenarios, and more to address the real-world problems faced by the customers. Under the programme, DoT will offer funding,... Read More

Kripa B March 18th, 2025 12:51 PM 26 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Goes Live With Dedicated 5G Page and Unlimited 5G Plans in Mumbai

Vodafone Idea's 5G dedicated webpage and Unlimited 5G Data plans went live on the third-largest private telecom operator's website. The operator's website was significantly in maintenance mode yesterday, and after the wait, Vi has silently updated its plans to reflect Unlimited 5G data offerings for the Mumbai Circle. TelecomTalk verified that, as of this writing, the Unlimited 5G plans were not live in any other circle. Also Read: Vodafone Idea... Read More

Srikapardhi March 17th, 2025 1:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel, Ericsson, Volvo Partner on AI, Digital Twins, and XR Over 5G Advanced in India

Bharti Airtel, Ericsson, and the Volvo Group have announced a strategic research partnership to explore the potential of Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing. By leveraging 5G and 5G Advanced, the collaboration aims to transform industrial operations, enhance workforce training, and optimise real-time processes. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Awards 5G Extension Deal to Nokia for 5G-Advanced Network Evolution Key Research Areas The research, set... Read More

Kripa B March 15th, 2025 11:43 AM 25 COMMENTS

Jio’s 700 MHz Spectrum Contributed to Broader Coverage at Maha Kumbh 2025, Says Ookla

Reliance Jio reported 83.9 percent 5G availability, nearly twice that of Airtel's 42.4 percent, ensuring broader coverage and more consistent connectivity for users. According to Ookla's recent research report titled "5G at Maha Kumbh: How Networks Handled the World's Largest Gathering," released on March 10, 5G maintained a significant performance advantage over 4G during Maha Kumbh 2025, despite periods of congestion. Also Read: Monetising 4G and 5G: Key Takeaways to... Read More