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Chakri K December 6th, 2018 11:03 AM 6 COMMENTS

OnePlus to Launch First Commercial 5G Smartphone With Snapdragon 855 in Europe Next Year

Chinese handset maker OnePlus will join the growing roster of handset makers rolling out their 5G smartphones with a flagship device next year, featuring the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. Speaking at the Snapdragon Tech Summit, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau said the company would have the first flagship smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 855 that will be rolled out next year in Europe in partnership with telecom operator, EE.... Read More

Chakri K December 5th, 2018 6:19 PM 9 COMMENTS

5G Rollout Will Not Be the End of 4G LTE in India: Qualcomm

Mobile chipmaker Qualcomm has said it is engaging actively with the telecom ministry and sectoral regulator in India on the potential offered by the next-generation 5G services that are being deployed across countries like the US, Korea and China. Speaking on the sidelines of the Snapdragon Tech Summit, Qualcomm Technologies Senior Vice President, Engineering, Durga Malladi said: "Qualcomm has been quite active in terms of engaging with both telecom ministry... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj December 4th, 2018 4:02 PM 4 COMMENTS

Samsung and Verizon to Launch 5G Smartphones by First Half of 2019

US telecom carrier Verizon and Samsung have announced to jointly launch one of the first commercial 5G smartphones in the US in the first half of 2019. The two companies are set to unveil a proof of concept, powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile Platform with the Snapdragon X50 5G NR modem and antenna modules, at the annual Qualcomm Snapdragon Technology Summit in Maui, Hawaii, this week. "5G... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 27th, 2018 3:45 PM 2 COMMENTS

5G Will Reach More Than 40% Global Population: Ericsson

Smartphones subscriptions in India are expected to reach one billion by 2024 and the total mobile data traffic per month in the country would grow four times by that time, according to an Ericsson report on Tuesday. Smartphone subscriptions in the country will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, whereas the total mobile subscriptions in India are expected to grow at CAGR of three per cent... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 22nd, 2018 9:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Communications Policy in India Requires a Revision as 5G, IoT Arrive: Aruna Sundararajan

India's satellite communications (satcom) policy needs to be revised with the arrival of 5G connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT), said the Secretary for Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Aruna Sundararajan on Wednesday. Speaking at the "India SatCom 2018" international summit, she noted that the National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018 realises the importance of satcom sector in achieving the dream of "Digital India". According to a statement by Broadband India... Read More

Chakri K November 20th, 2018 7:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

OnePlus 5G Smartphone to Debut With a $100 Increase in Price Tag: Report

Earlier OnePlus had announced that it would be launching a new 5G enabled smartphone in 2019 with a different branding besides the two phones which it will launch in the next year under the OnePlus flag. A new report has surfaced courtesy of Fudzilla, which tells that the new 5G enable OnePlus smartphone will cost the buyers $100 more than the previous OnePlus 6T. Also, notably, OnePlus won’t be the... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 20th, 2018 11:52 AM 2 COMMENTS

Industry Needs Web-Based Automatic and Timely Approval Process for 5G Preparedness: COAI

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday said the industry needed a web-based automatic and timely approval process for Right of Way (ROW) for the country to be prepared for 5G connectivity. Right of Way refers to the legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a specific route through grounds or property belonging to another. In terms of the telecom industry, it refers to the... Read More

Arpit Sharma November 19th, 2018 1:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spectrum Sharing to Allow Smooth Rollout of 5G in India

The fifth-generation network technology or better known as the 5G networks are expected to start rolling out in the year 2020. However, the telcos and governments in developed countries are taking leaps in terms of technology and are racing ahead to prepare for the upcoming 5G rollouts. The 5G networks are expected to deliver a peak speed of as much as 20Gbps, and they will also power the Internet of... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 5th, 2018 10:11 AM 0 COMMENTS

Apple iPhone With 5G Support Could Be Released in 2020

The first 5G iPhone is likely to use an Intel modem, the 8161, and it could hit the stores in 2020, according to a report in the Fast Company. If everything goes as planned, Intel will be the sole provider of iPhone modems, said the report. For prototyping and testing the 5G iPhone, Intel is reportedly working on a precursor to the 8161 called the 8060. To increase transistor density... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj October 30th, 2018 4:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung Electronics Showcases 5G-Powered Business Models for Home Broadband and Smart Cities in India

In an impetus to 5G deployment, Samsung Electronics on Tuesday showcased how its solutions can enable a variety of 5G-powered business models and scenarios for smart agriculture, home broadband services and smart cities in India. According to South Korean major, smart agriculture will be a key focus area when 5G services are rolled out in India. The 5G use cases for smart agriculture will revolve around sensors and devices on... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj October 25th, 2018 8:18 PM 1 COMMENTS

IMC 2018: Jio Demonstrates Drones Equipped With Facial Recognition Using 5G

From driving a car in Mumbai sitting in the national capital to flying drones equipped with facial recognition capabilities, Reliance Jio on Thursday displayed potential uses of high-speed 5G network technology. On the opening day of India Mobile Congress (IMC), richest Indian Mukesh Ambani's Jio- the world's largest and fastest growing mobile data network -- together with Ericsson demonstrated trial 5G network to drive a car prototyped at Reliance Corporate... Read More

Chakri K October 25th, 2018 4:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung to Start First Large-Scale 5G Trials in India During Q1 2019

In collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Samsung will commence the first large-scale 5G trials in India in the first quarter of next year, a top company executive said here on Thursday. "5G will be the key to bring smart factories, smart cities and smart agriculture to a new, digitalised India," Youngky Kim, President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, said in his keynote address on the... Read More