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Chakri K October 23rd, 2018 9:52 AM 5 COMMENTS

Government Frees a Set of Spectrum in 5 Ghz Band for Providing Wi-Fi and Partially 5G Services

The government has freed a set of spectrum in the 5 Ghz band from licensing for providing Wi-Fi and partially 5G services by telecom companies. No permits would be required for the spectrum in the range of 5150-5250 megahertz band, 5250-5350 Mhz and 5725-5875 Mhz, according to an official notification. "No licence shall be required under indoor and outdoor environment to establish, maintain, work, possess or deal in any wireless... Read More

Arpit Sharma September 28th, 2018 4:33 PM 9 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Might Skip 5G Spectrum Auction if the Prices Are Too High: Fitch

The National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018 which was approved by Union Cabinet a couple of days ago is said to help companies serve the growing data needs for consumers, cut the costs and at the same time, reduce red tape. Private telecom companies' growth will be supported as the NDCP focuses to expand broadband coverage funded by the universal service obligation fund and in partnership with private telcos, global... Read More

Arpit Sharma September 25th, 2018 5:31 PM 23 COMMENTS

Government Is Keen on Rolling Out 5G Services in India at Par With the World by 2020: Manoj Sinha

The Indian government is betting big on 5G for the last few years, claiming that they're planning to roll out the next generation telecom services in the country alongside other nations such as the United States, China and others. Today, Telecom Minister, Manoj Sinha has reiterated the same again, stating that the Indian government is keen on providing 5G services in India by 2020. Furthermore, spoke about the upcoming telecom... Read More

Chakri K September 24th, 2018 11:50 AM 4 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Auction Likely to Take Place in the Second Half of 2019

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has released spectrum recommendations for 5G spectrum auction earlier this year. However, we might not see the 5G spectrum auction happening in the next one year. According to the information revealed by Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan, the auction of spectrum for 5G services is likely to happen in the second half of 2019. "Right now, it (5G allocation) is looking to happen in... Read More

Chakri K September 5th, 2018 3:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Adds New Radio Products to its End-to-End 5G Platform in India

Telecom gear maker, Ericsson, today announced that it's adding new radio products and software solutions for local service providers, thus expanding its end-to-end 5G platform in India. These new additions to the Ericsson Radio System portfolio further enhance the agility and speed with which Indian operators can roll out their 5G networks, the company said in a statement. 5G enables low latency, ultra-high speeds and high reliability making it one... Read More

Chakri K September 3rd, 2018 5:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Likely to Feature 5G Network Support

Xiaomi's fourth smartphone in the Mi Mix lineup named as Mi Mix 3 is coming in October. To steal the thunder from Honor Magic 2, the company has teased the Mi Mix 3 which will feature a motorised front-facing camera module, like the Oppo Find X. Donovan Sung, the global spokesperson of Xiaomi has now posted a new image of the Mi Mix 3, which reveals the 5G network support.... Read More

Chakri K August 23rd, 2018 6:31 PM 13 COMMENTS

Huawei and ZTE Barred from Selling 5G Telecom Gear in Australia

Telecom gear makers, Huawei and ZTE, are now said to be banned from selling 5G technology equipment to Australia. This move from the Australian government comes with the prompting of China "politically motivated'. Huawei, one of the largest smartphone brands in India took to Twitter and expressed the disappointment. Huawei made a statement on Twitter, saying that the Australian government had made the move despite the Chinese firm "safely and... Read More

Chakri K August 23rd, 2018 3:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Panel Recommends Additional Spectrum for Fuelling the Next-Generation of Wireless services

The steering committee set up to chart India's 5G roadmap today recommended additional spectrum for fuelling the next-generation of wireless services and suggested that the allocation of the first tranche of such radio waves will be announced this year. The panel, which submitted its report to the government today, gave wide-ranging recommendations to drive India's 5G aspirations entailing areas like spectrum policy, regulatory policy, education and standards. The economic impact... Read More

Chakri K August 3rd, 2018 10:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

4G and 5G Services Will Drive Demand for Spectrum in the Next Round of Auction: Trai

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has now stated that 4G and 5G services will drive demand for spectrum in the next round of auctions, contesting the view that financially-stressed firms are likely to tread cautiously despite steep price cuts for several previously unsold bands. "Considering that 5G services are going to be implemented in the near future, we expect there will be a definite demand particularly for bands... Read More

Arpit Sharma August 1st, 2018 4:05 PM 16 COMMENTS

Trai Releases Recommendations on Spectrum Pricing for Next Auction Including 5G Radio Waves

Indian Telecom Regulator Trai, has released its recommendations on rules and prices for the next round of spectrum auction, which also includes radio waves for 5G mobile services. The regulator has recommended that base price for bidding should be higher of the two figures 80% of the average valuation of spectrum band in the licensed service area or the price realised in the October 2016 auction. The government is yet... Read More

Chakri K July 31st, 2018 1:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Finnish Brand Nokia Receives First Major 5G Contract Worth $3.5 Billion

Finnish brand, Nokia, has announced that it has been awarded a $3.5 billion contract from T-Mobile US to accelerate the deployment of a nationwide fifth-generation (5G) network. As part of the deal, Nokia will help build T-Mobile's 5G network by providing technology, software and services. Separately, Nokia said that this deal has no effect on its recently announced full-year guidance as the contract was already included, a report from IANS... Read More

Arpit Sharma July 20th, 2018 12:44 PM 2 COMMENTS

Trai Finishes Global Consultation About 5G Spectrum Pricing, Will Now Draft Recommendations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has finished taking consultation from global experts regarding the pricing of 5G spectrum and is now readying recommendations to send to government, a top official informed. Trai Chairman, RS Sharma also spoke to ET on the matter and said "Trai has already consulted international experts. We are more or less ready with the auction recommendations, and are coming up with it soon.” Likely,... Read More