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April 23rd, 2025 8:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lack of Commercial Use Cases Made Spectrum Deployment Financially Untenable for Adani: Report

Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, has agreed to sell its entire 26 GHz spectrum holdings to Bharti Airtel and its unit Bharti Hexacom, marking a strategic retreat from direct participation in India's telecom sector. The deal, announced Tuesday, if approved, transfers 400 MHz of millimetre wave spectrum to Airtel, effectively ending Adani's plans to build private 5G networks. Also Read: 5G Spectrum Auction: Spectrum Acquisitions of Adani... Read More

April 22nd, 2025 3:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Partners With VVDN Technologies to Localise Passive Antenna Production in India

Ericsson Antenna System (EAS), a division of Swedish telecom company Ericsson, is set to fully localise production of passive antennas in India by June 2025, marking a significant expansion of the company's manufacturing footprint in the country. This move, in collaboration with Indian technology partner VVDN Technologies, reinforces India's position as a key innovation and export hub within Ericsson's global network. The localised production will cater not only to domestic... Read More

April 18th, 2025 6:16 PM 13 COMMENTS

India Adds Over 4,440 5G BTS in March 2025, Possibly Driven by Vodafone Idea

The addition of new 5G base stations (BTS) slightly increased in the month of March 2025, possibly driven by the 5G rollouts of Vodafone Idea, which launched 5G services in Mumbai and 11 cricket stadiums. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are done with large-scale 5G deployments and may be focusing on indoor coverage or specific locations of importance to enhance customer experience. While Airtel has reiterated that its 5G rollouts... Read More

April 18th, 2025 9:26 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Business Deploys Private 5G for Leading Indian Manufacturer to Advance Industry 4.0

Airtel has implemented a Private 5G Network for a leading Pune-based industrial conglomerate at its 165-acre manufacturing campus, marking a significant leap in its Industry 4.0 digital transformation journey. The industrial group in India's engineering sector is known for its technology adoption, including SAP implementation and Digital Factory projects. Also Read: Airtel IQ Enhances Message Delivery to Nearly 100 Percent for Leading Indian Private Sector Bank Challenges Faced by the... Read More

April 17th, 2025 7:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Business Working to Enable Private 5G and Drive Industry 5.0 Adoption: Report

Reliance Jio's enterprise arm, Jio Business, is betting big on private 5G networks, targeting key sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. The move is aimed at enabling enterprises to transition toward Industry 5.0 by leveraging connectivity, automation, and data-driven intelligence. Also Read: Airtel IQ to Integrate Generative AI and 5G for Real-Time Enterprise Experiences: Report Jio's Shift Toward Industry 5.0 Ajay Sehgal, Chief Revenue Officer of Jio Business, highlighted... Read More

April 17th, 2025 11:25 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Industry Seeks Additional Spectrum to Sustain 5G, IoT Growth: Report

India's private telecom operators — Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) — have reiterated the need for a comprehensive spectrum roadmap to support the country's 5G ambitions and the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) device ecosystem. Speaking at the eighth edition of the ETTelecom 5G Congress 2025, industry executives highlighted that the current spectrum allocation is insufficient to meet the anticipated demand. Also Read: Airtel... Read More

April 16th, 2025 11:43 AM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel IQ to Integrate Generative AI and 5G for Real-Time Enterprise Experiences: Report

Airtel IQ is transforming enterprise communication through artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and a unified omnichannel approach. Airtel entered the USD 1 billion Indian cloud communications market with the launch of Airtel IQ in October 2020. Now, Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, is set to introduce generative AI for predictive engagement, 5G-enabled real-time video communication, advanced fraud detection, and deeper CRM/API integration in Airtel IQ, according to Sharat... Read More

April 14th, 2025 7:49 PM 2 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Claims 5G Is Used by 70 Percent of Eligible Users in Mumbai

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has claimed that 70 percent of eligible users in Mumbai are already experiencing its recently launched 5G network. The telecom operator, which claims to offer the most affordable 5G plans in the country starting at Rs 299, said the early response signals strong consumer demand and confidence in its network capabilities. This news comes after the long weekend, and markets are going to open tomorrow, Tuesday. Also... Read More

April 13th, 2025 6:56 AM 12 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea 5G Postpaid Plans for Business Start at Just Rs 349

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched 5G postpaid plans for businesses. These will be of course available only in areas where 5G is there. Otherwise, there are 4G postpaid plans already available. The great thing about 5G postpaid plans for businesses is that they start at just Rs 349 per month. On the contrary, Vi's postpaid plans for regular customers start at Rs 451. There are a total of five 5G... Read More

April 12th, 2025 4:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson–Lenovo Patent Deal, Odido 5G Experience, CelcomDigi AI Network Push, and More

Ericsson continues to drive innovation in the global telecommunications landscape through strategic collaborations with major industry players including Lenovo, CelcomDigi, Google Cloud, Nokia, GE Vernova, and Anterix. These partnerships span areas such as AI-driven 5G networks, patent licensing, private wireless broadband, and next-gen enterprise connectivity. From award-winning service design to real-world deployments with The AA in the UK, Ericsson is shaping the future of digital infrastructure across industries. Also Read:... Read More

April 10th, 2025 5:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia Expands Partnership With Digita, CoreGo; Telia, Finnish Defense Forces Advance 5G Slicing and More

Nokia made major announcements this April, highlighting its role in 5G, broadband, and data center innovation. From powering large-scale events with private wireless networks to achieving the world's first cross-border 5G slice handover, the company is pushing technological boundaries. Read about the developments in detail below: Also Read: Airtel and Nokia Expand Partnership for Advanced 5G Evolution with Packet Core and FWA Solutions 1. Nokia, Digita and CoreGo Expand Partnership... Read More

April 10th, 2025 2:07 PM 4 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Says Late 5G Entry Helps It Embrace Advanced Tech and Achieve Cost Efficiency

Vodafone Idea (Vi) commercially launched 5G services in Mumbai in March, with a planned launch in April for Delhi, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Patna. Vi has also launched 5G services across multiple cricket stadiums in India to enable cricket fans to experience 5G. It's already known that Vi is a late entrant in the Indian market for launching 5G services, nearly two and a half years after Bharti Airtel and Reliance... Read More

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