Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom operator in the country, has rolled out 5G in a few circles. The telco still hasn't met the minimum 5G rollout obligations set by the govt. This means that the govt can potentially penalise Vi or take back the 5G spectrum it allocated to the telco in 2022. Vodafone Idea has been under a lot of stress due to not making any profits since... Read More
Stc Bahrain announced that it achieved record-breaking mobile network performance during the recent F1 race weekend. The telco witnessed a surge in demand for both 4G and 5G services. With the telco's networks accommodating a 45 percent increase in users compared to the previous year, Stc Bahrain said its networks demonstrated efficiency and capacity. Also Read: Stc Bahrain Deploys 5G New Calling Technology Network Performance at F1 Race Weekend Stc... Read More
Australian telecommunications service provider Optus said it has successfully tested the high-capacity wideband multi-operator small cell Ericsson Radio Dot System. When deployed, this system will provide high-capacity 5G connectivity indoors by delivering high-speed, ultra-low latency, and improved 5G reliability to end users. Also Read: Singtel, AIS, Globe, HKT, Optus, Taiwan Mobile and Telkomsel Launch Cross-Border Rewards Programme Deployment Plans Following the successful test, which was conducted at the Optus Lab... Read More
LAVA Blaze Curve 5G, a new smartphone from LAVA has just launched in India. The device features a large 5000mAh battery and is promised three years of software updates, which include upgrades to Android 14 and Android 15 (wish it ran on Android 14 out of the box). The device has been made super affordable for consumers. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chip, which is also present in... Read More
Movistar Chile (Telefonica) announced at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona that it has crossed the milestone of 1.5 million 5G customers. Additionally, the company announced 5G Standalone (SA) Technology pilots and a renewal plan for migrating all home broadband customers to fiber optics by the end of 2024. As part of its Technological Renewal Plan, the company also announced the end of public telephone booths during... Read More
Lava Blaze 5G, a new smartphone from the Indian mobile maker, Lava, is all set to debut on March 5, 2024. The company has confirmed the launch date and is launching the device from Lakshwadeep. The launch will take place at 12 PM. It will be a smartphone to watch out for. When many companies are bringing back the flat displays to their device, Lava has decided to enter the... Read More
Egypt's Telecom Egypt has announced significant developments including a 50G PON Trial, a DWDM 1.2 Tbps single-channel lab test, a Successful 5G Test in Egypt's new Administrative capital, and preparation for 5G deployment in Egypt during the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. Below are the announcements discussed above, made by Telecom Egypt in collaboration with technology partners Huawei and Ericsson. Also Read: Telecom Egypt Secures First 5G... Read More
OPPO recently launched the OPPO F25 Pro 5G, and it is a device, you just can't ignore. Full disclaimer, I haven't used the smartphone, but on paper, it definitely looks like a phone that is meant to deliver 'value'. So what is it that stands out about this phone? Well, to start with, the device, priced around Rs 25,000, runs on ColorOS 14 (based on Android 14) out of the... Read More
UAE's Du, a brand under the Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC), said it will work on building 5G Advanced Networks in the country, establishing private networks, and strengthening cybersecurity. The telco made these announcements during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, in collaboration with Huawei, Ericsson, and Microsoft, respectively. Let's now delve into Du's announcements in the following sections. Also Read: MWC 2024: E& 5G-Advanced, 10 Gbps Connectivity,... Read More
E& UAE (United Arab Emirates), the telco arm of e& group, has made some significant developments and announcements at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. These announcements include a focus on 5G-Advanced and 50 GPON Networks, completion of Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN) trials, deployment of Cloud solutions, a partnership for 5G Innovation, a partnership to implement Charging features to monetize new 5G Services, and a partnership for... Read More
Qualcomm, a US-based semiconductor maker, is working with OEMs to launch a new smartphone priced under $99. The new device would be very much suited for the Indian market, which is extremely price-sensitive. Today, 5G phones are not available under Rs 10,000. But Qualcomm will try to launch one under Rs 8000 or $99. The new affordable 5G phone could help fasten the transition of 250 million 2G/3G users in... Read More
Maxis announced the first 5G-Advanced technology trial in Malaysia and Southeast Asia in collaboration with Huawei. The Malaysian telecommunications provider said the '5G-Advanced Trial Showcase' included a live speed test to demonstrate 5G-Advanced's capabilities in achieving ultra-fast peak speeds of up to 8 Gbps. Also Read: Maxis Malaysia Begins 6 GHz Spectrum Trial for Future Data Demands 5G-Advanced 5G-Advanced, also known as 5.5G, promises up to 10 times improvement in... Read More
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where are the plans?no details , whats new whats changed?
Vi should decrease the tariff somewhere near to Jio's. So it can grab users from Airtel and Jio.
If out of 481, 108 is 5G customers. That means customer on Jio 4G network reduced from 452 million in…
In my nearest enodeB, Jio switches off b40 daily at around 1 am, restores around 6 am. b3 and b5…
If they already reached 482 million, I wonder in how many months it will reach 500 million customers. Their ARPU…
