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Tanay Singh Thakur

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

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 … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

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

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. … Read More

Tanuja K

DoT Announces 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025 Launch

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 … Read More

Srikapardhi

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

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. … Read More

Kripa B

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

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 … Read More

Kripa B

Ericsson: Vodafone UK AI Solution, SoftBank AI-RAN, O2 Telefonica Cloud RAN, Telenor Agentic AI, and More

Ericsson: Vodafone UK AI Solution, SoftBank AI-RAN, O2 Telefonica Cloud RAN, Telenor Agentic AI, and More

Telecom companies globally leveraged the recently concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, Barcelona, Spain as a platform to announce their latest innovations and plans. Technology companies unveiled new and extended partnerships, showcased new achievements, and highlighted innovations in 5G, 5G-Advanced, 6G, AI, and more. In the following story, we explore … Read More

Kripa B

Vodafone Idea 5G Trials in Mumbai: Speeds Reach Up to 243 Mbps

Vodafone Idea 5G Trials in Mumbai: Speeds Reach Up to 243 Mbps

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest private telecommunications service provider in India, is reportedly preparing to launch 5G services in Mumbai this month. The company has officially stated that its commercial rollout will begin this month, with plans to expand to Delhi, Bangalore, Chandigarh, and Patna in April 2025. TelecomTalk recently … Read More

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