Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced the launch of its 5G in March. The telco first launched the 5G service in the Mumbai circle. In April 2025, the telco has confirmed that it will launch 5G in more circles. According to the website of the company, the 5G launch will happen in … Read More
Telecom companies across the globe are accelerating network expansion, innovation, and strategic investments. From Rogers’ multi-billion-dollar equity deal with Blackstone to Airtel Uganda’s infrastructure rollout, and Deutsche Telekom’s deepened cloud partnership with Google, the industry is evolving fast. Operators are also advancing 5G services, breaking speed records, and tapping into … Read More
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has backed the GSMA’s recommendation to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to include the 6 GHz spectrum band in India’s upcoming spectrum auction. The industry body emphasised that sufficient mid-band spectrum allocation is critical for strengthening India’s 5G expansion and achieving the Digital … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allocated 5G spectrum worth Rs 61,000 crore to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), enabling the state-run telecom firm to roll out 5G services soon, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: BSNL 5G Sites Go Live in Multiple State Capitals, Designates April as … Read More
The GSMA has urged India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to include the 6GHz band (6.425-7.125GHz) in the upcoming spectrum auction to support expansion of 5G mobile services and strengthen the country’s telecom competitiveness, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: What Did COAI and Broadband India Forum Say About … Read More
Bharti Airtel and Nokia are expanding their partnership with the deployment of Nokia’s Packet Core appliance-based and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions to continue Airtel’s evolution towards Advanced 5G. This deployment aims to enhance network performance for Airtel’s 4G and 5G customer base across India, the companies said in a … Read More
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has expanded the reach of its AirFiber or FWA (fixed-wireless access) service throughout India. The company has targets to add one million FWA customers every month in the short-term. Jio AirFiber, in comparison to the fiber services, offers lesser data to the customers. With … Read More
State-owned telecom operator BSNL has started testing 5G infrastructure, with tower sites beginning operations in Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Kolkata, Patna, Hyderabad, Chennai, and a few other state capitals. Most of these sites are 4G sites installed as part of the ongoing deployment of 100,000 4G sites, Business Standard reported, citing BSNL … Read More
The government’s decision to convert Rs 36,950 crore dues of Vodafone Idea’s (VIL) into equity is a big positive, Citi said on Monday. While this move will increase the government’s shareholding in VIL from 22.6 percent to 49 percent, operational control will remain with the promoters. “We view this as … Read More
Nokia today announced that it will upgrade and expand Vodafone Idea Limited’s (VIL) optical transport network across key metro and regional locations in India. The upgrade will enhance 4G capacity, modernise the network with greater flexibility and efficiency, and boost VIL’s 5G rollout using Nokia’s optical networking solutions, the company … Read More
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, has launched 5G in 26 GHz band or mmWave (milimeter wavelength) frequency in 21 states and union territories of India. Jio’s 5G in the 3.3 GHz band is available in every telecom circle. The mmWave band is more expensive to deploy and requires a … Read More
Ericsson is strengthening its global footprint with a series of strategic partnerships and technological advancements across AI, 5G, 6G, and cloud solutions. From collaborating with SoftBank on NextWave Tech to deploying W-band microwave with Drei Austria, the company is driving innovation in telecom infrastructure. Key projects include launching 5G in … Read More
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