A new GSMA report, Destination Growth: The Journey to Complete 5G, reveals that 783 mobile operators across over 200 countries are advancing toward “Complete 5G.” These operators are categorised into three groups based on their network status: 5G Standalone (SA), 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), and 4G LTE, according to GSMA. Also … Read More
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, outranked or outperformed Bharti Airtel in 5G performance at the Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025. The Maha Kumbh Mela took place from early January to late February. According to data sent by Ookla, Jio’s 5G was not only faster, but way more available for … Read More
As 5G adoption accelerates worldwide, new analysis from Tarifica reveals a shift in pricing strategies, with many markets moving toward cost parity between 5G and standard mobile services. This means there would be little to no pricing difference for 5G services, as they would be bundled with existing high-speed 4G … Read More
Ushering in a new technological era, fifth-generation (5G) services in India were launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at the inaugural ceremony of the sixth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2022) on October 1, 2022. The event was jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and … Read More
Telecom gear maker HFCL Limited (HFCL) announced that it has deployed 360 Wi-Fi hotspots—designed, developed, and manufactured in India—along with high-capacity backhaul radios for 4G and 5G connectivity and security infrastructure solutions at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which saw the attendance of over 660 million pilgrims over 45 days. … Read More
Apple, a technology giant, is working on the refreshed C1 modem. The C1 modem is the company’s first 5G modem introduced with the iPhone 16e globally. Apple was working on this modem for several years and while the C1 modem is currently only in the lower end iPhone 16e, it … Read More
The addition of new 5G base stations (BTS) has dropped sharply since May 2024, highlighting a significant decline in network expansion capital expenditures by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, India’s two telecom operators which are currently offering 5G services on a complimentary basis to 4G subscribers on select plans without … Read More
The 5G BTS (base transceiver station) count in India is growing extremely slow now. Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have moderated capex (capital expenditure) towards 5G rollout and now are more focused towards optimising the networks. The slow addition of 5G BTS tells the story of a stagnant market too. … Read More
American telecommunications service provider Verizon Communications (Verizon), in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm Technologies, has deployed multi-vendor RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) functionality in its commercial network. Verizon said this deployment marks a significant advancement in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technology, showcasing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhances Verizon’s network … Read More
Telecom equipment vendor Nokia, serving as the 5G technology solution provider for Vodafone Idea (Vi), announced that it has completed all equipment deliveries for India’s third-largest telecommunications company. “2025 marks a significant milestone for Vi as it prepares its network for launching commercial 5G services in March,” Nokia said adding … Read More
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) announced on Wednesday, March 5, an initiative to deploy AI-driven Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) infrastructure across Indonesia in collaboration with Nokia and Nvidia. According to the company, this move makes Indosat the first operator in Southeast Asia and the third globally to implement commercial … Read More
Boost Mobile, the newest nationwide carrier in the US, has deployed Nokia’s cloud-native 5G Voice Core, enhancing service delivery, automation, and cloud efficiency in its Open RAN 5G network, Nokia announced Monday, March 3. Also Read: Nokia, Nvidia, and Telcos Collaborate to Accelerate AI-RAN Development: MWC25 Cost Savings and Energy … Read More
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