The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had floated a consultation paper in the industry about interoperability of Set-Top Boxes so that the STBs would be usable with any DTH operator or cable TV operator regardless of where the STB was bought from. Now Trai has received comments on this consultation paper and the DTH Operators like Tata Sky, Airtel Digital TV and Reliance Jio have given their views on... Read More
The latest technological implementation in the telecom industry right now happens to be the fifth-generation network technology or the 5G network. However, the Indian mobile users might have to wait a little before they get access to 5G network, and the main reason is the delay in the auctions of the 5G spectrum. However, 5G spectrum auction is the next step in the deployment of this technology, before this, the... Read More
If we are to talk about network technology and what is happening at its forefront, we would be met with the topic of 5G or fifth-generation network technology. There is no doubt that 5G is the latest thing in the market and the network tech, which is going to drive connectivity in the coming years. The phone and chipset manufacturers are also scrapping together their solutions to ship the 5G... Read More
There has been a lot of hustle-bustle in the telecom industry as of late, and the epicentre of all these issues seems to be the financially strained situation of the telecom operators. The industry which was once thriving like never before has come to a grim situation given the financial situation of the telecom companies which has worsened ever since the entry of the Mukesh Ambani led telecom operator, Reliance... Read More
Realme X50 will be the company's first 5G smartphone to launch next year, as confirmed by Realme China CMO Xu Qi Chase. The smartphone, which will go official in China very soon, will feature dual punch-hole display and dual model 5G support. Notably, this phone may even reach the Indian market as Realme is aiming to become the first brand to bring a 5G phone to India, irrespective whether the... Read More
One of the biggest events of the year, which has witnessed the participation of some of the biggest names from the telecom industry and the electronics industry is the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019. On its first day of the event, we got to see some grand unveils from the brands and with the second day ongoing today, the streak of presentations and demonstrations continues. Reliance Jio, on Monday, showcased... Read More
South Korean tech giant Samsung on Monday said it is hopeful of working closely with telecom operators in India when they decide to roll out their 5G networks. For the unaware, Samsung makes 5G solutions, equipment for telecom operators and smartphones. Samsung is already working with carriers in South Korea, the US and parts of Europe, Samsung Senior Vice President Head of Technology Strategy Team (Mobile Communications Business) Junehee Lee told... Read More
The proposed spectrum auctions in India, which includes radiowaves for 5G technology, are likely to be held only in the second half of 2020 or later, given the stressed balance sheets of telecom operators, Moody's Investors Service said Thursday. "Regulators in countries such as India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh are still initiating consultations with operators and are likely to schedule 5G spectrum auctions only in the second half of 2020 or... Read More
The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) -- the apex decision-making body of the Telecom Department -- Thursday cleared norms for 5G trials in India, even as the government mulls a "calibrated" view on the question of Chinese giant Huawei's participation. A decision on the contentious issue of the use of Huawei equipment in telecom infrastructure, particularly for futuristic 5G networks, is expected to be taken soon, said a senior government official... Read More
The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the apex decision making body at the telecom department, is expected to discuss 5G trials and relief for BSNL and MTNL during its meeting on June 13, according to sources close to PTI. India expects to roll out commercial 5G services at par with leading markets of the world by 2020. "DoT committee on 5G is ready to agree on the allotment of spectrum for... Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will consult with the Home Ministry and the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) before taking a final call on allowing Chinese telecom major Huawei to take part in the upcoming 5G spectrum-based field trials, an official source said to IANS. "It is a security issue not a telecom or technology one, Home Ministry will have to be in the loop and also the PMO whose views... Read More
Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has announced that the firm would be among the first handset makers to launch 5G products this year. "#5GisReal... Straight out of meeting room with Sky Li. Glad to share with you our latest R&D updates: #realme will be among the first brands to bring 5G products globally this year. And we are determined to bring the best of technology to India as early as... Read More
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Well after loosing in 2 metro circles, only Mumbai is remaining where Vi has good enough brand image. Rest of…
CAP was never needed in Mumbai. As I said previously, postpaid users hitting 160-170Mbps on just band 41. This is…
Good for you.. Probably where they are getting confidence on their network, they are removing cap in those cities only.
Reason for 15 percent jump today in shares.
Off Topic : cap removed I feel
