Vodafone Idea's 5G network is live in select locations in Pune and Delhi, as per Vi's official website updated yesterday. This implies that Vi users can get ready to experience the potential of the Vi 5G Network in India. However, it's important to note that this information is based on the company's website, and there hasn't been an official announcement regarding 5G from Vodafone Idea. As of now, the company... Read More
Latvia's Public Services Regulatory Commission (SPRK) approved the outcomes of the auction for the radio frequency band 3750 MHz - 3800 MHz on Thursday. The auction, held in two rounds, saw Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) and Tele2 securing the right to use frequencies for 20 years. The auction proceeds of 550,000 euros will contribute to the state budget within six months, according to SPRK. Also Read: Tele2 Latvia Reports 166... Read More
Bharti Airtel announced today that its 5G network coverage is now available in all 23 districts of West Bengal within just 12 months of the launch of services. Airtel also highlighted that it has over 1.6 million unique 5G customers in the state, within one year of the launch of Airtel 5G Plus. Specifically speaking about West Bengal, Airtel said it has extensively rolled out its network, making its 5G... Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) showcased a wide array of products, services, and solutions across Enterprise, Consumer, and Community use cases, emphasising technology and 5G at the India Mobile Congress 2023. It is noteworthy that Vi has not yet announced its 5G rollout plans in India, aside from its leadership stating, "The company will initiate significant investments in order to roll out 5G networks and expand 4G coverage across the country." However,... Read More
Indian telcos have been instructed by the (Department of Telecommunications) to avoid rolling out 5G near airports. This is because of the potential interference that C-band 5G can cause with the radio altimeters (RAs) present in the aircraft. The telcos have maintained that their C-band 5G operates in spectrum frequencies of 3.3-3.67 GHz while the altimeters operate in 4.2-4.4 GHz, meaning there's sufficient gap to ensure that there's no interference.... Read More
BITS Pilani announced today its collaboration with Airlinq, a US-based technology company specialising in telecommunications and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, aimed at driving innovation in 5G and IoT. This partnership is part of the "5G Use Case Labs," recently launched at the India Mobile Congress 2023 and supported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India. Also Read: IMC 2023: Key Announcements Made During Inaugural Ceremony Collaboration for 5G... Read More
The demand for 5G smartphones in a country like India is shooting up due to the telecom operators rolling out the network technology at a rapid pace. As users look to upgrade their devices, the next obvious option for them is a 5G phone. One reason why many could hesitate to upgrade to a 5G phone is 'affordability'. However, that issue will be addressed in the near future. According to... Read More
Chicago-based UScellular has announced that it has been awarded over USD 5.8 million from the Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program to improve mobile and in-home connectivity in multiple counties across the state. The Missouri Cell Towers Grant Program is dedicated to investing in the expansion of cellular service throughout the state. Also Read: UScellular Picks Casa Systems for Self-Install 5G Outdoor FWA Devices UScellular Enhances Missouri Connectivity With this funding,... Read More
Ooredoo Kuwait announced today the launch of Managed WiFi 7 through 'CloudConnect,' a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solution in partnership with Huawei. With this launch, Ooredoo has become the first operator in Kuwait to introduce WiFi 7 technology specifically for businesses. According to Ooredoo, the introduction of the 'CloudConnect' solution is set to revolutionise enterprise networking in Kuwait. Also Read: Ooredoo Kuwait Announces Integration of NB-IoT Technology Into Its Network CloudConnect solution... Read More
Orange Spain continues its 5G deployment, expanding coverage across the country. Orange has announced that it ended the first nine months of 2023 with 5G coverage for 83.2 percent of the Spanish population, reaching 2,463 municipalities with high-speed connectivity. Orange Spain offers both 5G and 5G+ (5G SA) services and was the first telecom provider to launch a 5G+ Network in the country in February 2023, as well as one... Read More
In the recent earnings call for the second quarter ending on September 30, 2023, Gopal Vittal, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bharti Airtel, provided valuable insights into the company's ambitious 5G strategy, 4G and network rollout plans. Gopal said Airtel is taking steps to ensure that its 5G network provides a superior experience for its customers. Let's look at what the leadership of Airtel has to say... Read More
Canadian operator Telus and TerreStar Solutions, operating under the Strigo brand, have successfully conducted voice calls using satellite connectivity. Further, in partnership with Skylo, Telus has also been able to send text messages between smartphones and connect to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. With this achievement, Telus, TerreStar, and Skylo claim to have demonstrated Canada's first two-way communication between smartphones and satellites. Also Read: Telus Introduces 3 Gbps Symmetrical Fiber... Read More
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It will never penetrate in future as well as 6G frequency will be higher as we need higher bandwidth. 1400Mhz…
um no no i meant how 3500mhz doesnt penetrate through walls and such
That not gonna happed instead Government should mandate all new phone (Smartphone & Keypad phone) should come with 4G Network…
Target is mid May for 1L sites. I don't have any doubt that it won't be covered. I am keeping…
2G should be shut down immediately by all three operators. BSNL should fast track LTE on 700Mhz and 900Mhz bands…
