Latest Telecom News

Home
Technology News

Kripa B January 16th, 2025 9:48 PM 1 COMMENTS

Cabinet Approves Spectrum Refarming for 5G and Future 6G Services: Report

The Indian Cabinet has reportedly approved the refarming of over 1,100 MHz of spectrum from various ministries and departments, including Defence, ISRO, and Information and Broadcasting, to bolster the country's telecom infrastructure. This move aims to support the rollout of 5G and prepare for 6G services, expected to launch by 2030, Moneycontrol reported, citing sources. Also Read: DoT Plans to Refarm 1100 MHz Spectrum Across Ministries and Departments for 5G,... Read More

Srikapardhi January 16th, 2025 6:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nokia and Ericsson Lead EU Tech Industry Call for More Investment, Fewer Rules

European technology companies Nokia and Ericsson, supported by ASML and SAP, hosted the "New Industrial Ambition for Europe Summit" in Brussels today, January 16. The event brought together EU leaders to discuss ways to enhance Europe's competitiveness in the global digital economy. Senior political figures—including the European Commission Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Poland's Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs, and a former Italian Prime Minister—joined industry CEOs who highlighted... Read More

Tanuja K January 16th, 2025 6:27 PM 3 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio ARPU to Cross Rs 200 in Q3 FY25: Report

Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, will likely witness its average revenue per user (ARPU) cross Rs 200 in Q3 FY25. This would be a major milestone for the company. The ARPU will see a boost due to the tariff hikes implemented in July 2024. The ARPU could range between Rs 203 to Rs 206 in the quarter. This is a sequential growth of 4-6% QoQ. Read More - Vodafone Idea... Read More

Kripa B January 16th, 2025 4:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Mesmerise and Mayo Clinic Launch NeuRealities to Transform Medical Education with AI

Mesmerise announced on January 13, 2025, the creation of a new company called NeuRealities in collaboration with Mayo Clinic to revolutionise medical education and healthcare training. As part of a know-how agreement, NeuRealities will leverage Mayo Clinic's clinical expertise alongside Mesmerise's advancements in AI-powered spatial computing to deliver immersive learning experiences in the healthcare sector. Also Read: AI Has the Potential to Revolutionise Cardiology, Say Experts: Report The Open-Standards Digital... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 16th, 2025 2:42 PM 2 COMMENTS

Realme 14 Pro 5G, Realme 14 Pro+ 5G Launched in India: Price and Specs

Realme has just unveiled the Realme 14 Pro 5G series in India. Realme 14 Pro 5G series has two devices - Realme 14 Pro+ 5G and Realme 14 Pro 5G. The devices feature a large 6000mAh battery and feature chipsets from different companies. The Pro+ variant comes with a 50MP primary sensor from Sony which supports OIS. There is a periscope camera as well with support for 3x optical zoom.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 16th, 2025 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Suggests a Cap on Broadband Tariffs for PM-WANI Growth

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has suggested that a cap should be placed on broadband tariffs for PDOs (public data offices) under the PM-WANI scheme. As per a release from TRAI, the broadband cost with PDOs should not exceed the tariff applicable for retail broadband (FTTH) services of the same capacity by twice the amount. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had reached out to TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority... Read More

Srikapardhi January 16th, 2025 1:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Europe’s 5G Adoption Expected to Surpass 4G by 2026: GSMA Report

5G has accounted for approximately 30 percent of mobile connections in Europe, equivalent to 200 million connections, surpassing the global average of 24 percent. According to the GSMA's Mobile Economy Europe 2025 report, 5G is set to overtake 4G as the dominant mobile technology in Europe by 2026. However, despite this progress, the continent lags behind regions such as North America, East Asia, and the Gulf states in terms of... Read More

Kripa B January 16th, 2025 12:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Pushes Telcos to Implement Caller Name Display Service: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly urged telecom operators to fast-track the implementation of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service, which mandates displaying the caller's name for incoming calls. The initiative aims to curb spam and scam calls by enabling recipients to identify callers, according to a report by ET, citing officials. Also Read: Indian Telcos Block 4.5 Million Spoof International Calls Daily DoT Urges Swift Implementation of CNAP... Read More

Kripa B January 16th, 2025 10:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio Partners With Polygon Labs To Launch Web3, Blockchain Solutions In India

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), the digital arm of Reliance Industries (RIL) and the largest telecom operator in India, has partnered with Polygon Labs, a blockchain technology company, to facilitate the rollout of its Web3 and blockchain solutions in India. The partnership will also enable the integration of Web3 capabilities into some of JPL's existing applications and services by leveraging Polygon's blockchain solutions, according to multiple media reports. This development coincides... Read More

Kripa B January 16th, 2025 8:59 AM 1 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel, Hexacom ARPU Expected to Rise 15-17 Percent: Axis Capital

Bharti Airtel and Hexacom are likely to experience the highest tariff transmission, with ARPU projected to increase by 15-17 percent compared to 1QFY25. Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (VIL) are anticipated to see ARPU growth of 12 percent and 11 percent, respectively. While there may be some limited residual benefits in 4Q, ARPU growth is expected to remain steady thereafter, driven by subscriber premiumisation, consistent with trends observed before the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 16th, 2025 6:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Netflix Mobile Plans with UNLIMITED DATA in 2025

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has two mobile plans that will bundle Netflix subscriptions at no additional cost to users. One of these plans is a prepaid option while the other is a postpaid one. The plans we are talking about cost Rs 1198 (prepaid) and Rs 1201 (postpaid). While neither of these plans come with unlimited 5G data, there's still unlimited 4G data. These plans are available for customers throughout India.... Read More

Kripa B January 15th, 2025 10:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Generative AI to Transform 38 Million Jobs by 2030: EY India Report

Generative AI (GenAI) adoption could transform 38 million jobs by 2030, according to an EY India report. GenAI will drive a 2.6 percent productivity in the Indian economy through gains in the organised sector and has the potential for an additional 2.8 percent in the unorganised sector, according to the report titled 'How much productivity can GenAI unlock in India? The AIdea of India: 2025'. Also Read: Most Indian CFOs... Read More