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Aparna R May 2nd, 2023 6:19 PM 9 COMMENTS

TRAI to Examine BSNL and Vodafone Idea Unlimited Data Plans: Report

As part of an ongoing investigation into Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel's unlimited 5G data plans, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is scrutinising the unlimited data plans offered by state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Vodafone Idea (Vi), according to a report by ETTelecom. Airtel and Jio are offering Unlimited 5G data as part of their 5G rollout plans for wider technology adoption. Also Read: TRAI to... Read More

Srikapardhi April 20th, 2023 11:25 PM 2 COMMENTS

Telenor Has Turned Off 3G Network in Denmark

Telenor, Denmark's second-largest telecommunications company and largest mobile network with over 4,200 mast positions across the country has closed its nationwide 3G network. This move is part of the company's plan to allocate the spectrum to the traffic on 4G and 5G and to meet the increasing data consumption of the Danish people. Also Read: Telia Shuts Down 3G Network in Denmark to Focus On 4G and 5G 3G Network... Read More

Srikapardhi April 19th, 2023 9:29 AM 0 COMMENTS

Telia Shuts Down 3G Network in Denmark to Focus On 4G and 5G

Telia, one of Denmark's leading mobile network providers, has announced the complete shutdown of its remaining 3G network. Telia's decision to phase out the outdated network aims to pave the way for 4G and 5G network technologies that promise greater capacity, speed, stability, and security. Also Read: DNA to Shut Down 3G Network in Finland During 2023 in Stages 3G opened up Possibilities Telia shared nostalgic experiences with the 3G... Read More

Srikapardhi April 10th, 2023 8:01 AM 0 COMMENTS

DNA to Shut Down 3G Network in Finland During 2023 in Stages

Finnish telecom company DNA has announced the upcoming shutdown of its 3G Network, with preparations having been carried out in test and laboratory environments for years. The shutdown of the 3G Network was first announced in 2021. The phasing out of the Network will begin region by region after the shutdown of the 3G Network in Hyvinkaa in May 2023. The shutdown will apply to all services that use only... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj November 16th, 2022 7:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Gets Slight Relief Over Bribery Investigation

With the announcement that Sweden has ended an investigation into alleged Ericsson bribery in China, it appears as though some of the pressure on Ericsson related to recent claims of bribery may be diminishing. As per the Reuters news service, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced this week that it had ended an inquiry into alleged extortion transactions made in China by employees of Ericsson since there was no proof that... Read More

Yash Bhardwaj October 29th, 2022 9:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Poland Needs to Avail 3.5 GHz Spectrum for 5G

The government of Poland has been urged to grant 3.5 GHz C-band spectrum licences for 5G use as soon as feasible by the Digital Poland Association (Cyfrowa Polska). According to TeleGeography, the government's efforts to alter the Act on the National Cybersecurity System have caused Poland's planned licencing process for the 3.5 GHz spectrum to be delayed by the pandemic and to lose pace (KSC). More Information Regarding the Licence... Read More

Chakri K December 2nd, 2020 9:03 PM 60 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Refarms 3G Spectrum for 4G in Bengaluru

Vodafone Idea is following the footsteps of Bharti Airtel in refarming the 3G spectrum for 4G. The telco stated it successfully deployed 3G spectrum for 4G in Bengaluru. As part of this process, Vi refarmed 3200 sites across the entire city for 4G. However, the telco reaffirmed it would continue offering 2G services across Bengaluru. The refarming of 3G for 4G will enhance the telco's GIGAnet 4G capacity in Bengaluru.... Read More

Chakri K February 27th, 2020 6:49 PM 7 COMMENTS

4G Pushes Data Traffic in India While 3G Records Its Highest Fall, Says Nokia Study

Data traffic in India grew 47% in 2019, driven mainly by 4G consumption according to a new study published by Nokia. In its annual Mobile Broadband India Traffic Index (MBiT) index report, Nokia said the 4G constituted the 96% of data consumed in the country while 3G saw its highest-ever decline of 30%. The study noted the number of 4G handset devices too grew in the same period. The 4G... Read More

Chakri K December 4th, 2019 5:03 PM 37 COMMENTS

Airtel 3G No Longer Available in Maharashtra & Goa Circle, Users Will Only Get 4G and 2G Services

Bharti Airtel has now officially announced the shutdown of 3G network in Maharashtra and Goa telecom circle. This closure of 3G services is part of Airtel's plan to phase out 3G technology and only offer high-speed 4G and 2G services to the customers. Airtel mobile broadband services shall be now available on high-speed 4G network, said the telco in a press statement. Do make a note that the Airtel has... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj April 23rd, 2019 7:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

3G and 4G Subscriber Base Increased by 10 Million to 532 Million in India During the Last One Year: CLSA

Reliance Jio's eight million strong subscriber additions, Airtel's stable market share and Voda Idea losing customers is the sum of brokerage firm CLSA 's telecom sector outlook for February 2019, that projects Jio will lead the subscriber market share in the current year. In its India Telecom report, CLSA said Indian mobile subscribers in February increased by two million to 1,184 million, with Reliance Jio adding eight million, while Bharti... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj February 21st, 2019 4:41 PM 1 COMMENTS

4G Subscriber Base in India is Five Times More Than That of 3G: Study

Rising hunger for data amongst Indians led to 109% growth in data traffic in 2018, fuelled primarily by 4G adoption, according to a latest study. Nokia's annual Mobile Broadband India Traffic (MBiT) Index study of mobile broadband performance in India showed that the average data usage grew 69% in 2018 to touch 10GB per user per month in December 2018. Interestingly, the 4G growth has come at the cost of... Read More

Srikapardhi June 23rd, 2015 11:38 AM 30 COMMENTS

Our Experience with 3G on Airtel, emphasizing 4G

Every time an increment in G - from 3G to 4G or even to 5G the common aspect which a consumer expect is speed and quality. Technically and non technically there are many aspects which can differentiate a technology but what matters to end customers is affordability, reliability and finally usability. How can anyone use or rely on technology when it is not useful in times of need and in... Read More