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Srikapardhi October 5th, 2023 5:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rogers Activates Toronto Subway 5G Network Access for All Customers

Canadian telecommunications service provider Rogers Communications has announced that it has activated 5G services in the busiest sections of the Toronto subway system for customers of all major Canadian mobile networks. In April, Rogers announced its plans to introduce full 5G connectivity services to the entire Toronto subway system, including access to 911 for all riders, as reported by TelecomTalk. Also Read: Rogers Introduces 5G and Enhanced Network for Toronto’s... Read More

Srikapardhi October 5th, 2023 2:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

TPG Telecom Expands 5G SA Connectivity to More Customers in Australia

The Australian telecommunications company TPG Telecom has announced that it has activated its 5G Standalone (5G SA) connectivity for iiNet, TPG, Internode, and Westnet customers, expanding connectivity for a larger customer base. The telco recently stated that customers will now be able to experience improved performance, widespread 5G speeds, and consistent performance. Also Read: TPG Telecom and Ericsson Partner for AI-Powered Network Performance Solution Enhanced 5G Coverage Across Key Regions... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 3rd, 2023 6:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

31 Million Users Could Upgrade to 5G Devices in 2023: Ericsson Study

Ericsson, a telecom gear giant, has released its latest report titled '5G Value: Turning Performance into Loyalty'. The report talks about the 5G satisfaction levels of Indians, how many new 5G users could emerge, and the opportunity that 5G presents in the Indian market. As per the study released by the company, over 31 million users could soon upgrade to 5G phones in 2023. That means the telcos would have... Read More

Srikapardhi October 3rd, 2023 5:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Fastspeed Partners With 3 Denmark to Offer 5G FWA Internet Services

Danish Internet service provider (ISP) Fastspeed has entered into an agreement with 3 Denmark to begin offering 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) internet services to both private and business customers by leasing network access from 3 Denmark, said 3 Denmark. Fastspeed provides high-speed internet services at competitive prices and is now looking to broaden its product portfolio by venturing into mobile broadband. Also Read: Airtel Xstream AirFiber: Only 5G FWA... Read More

Srikapardhi October 3rd, 2023 3:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

One in Five 5G Users Willing to Pay More for Enhanced Service: Ericsson Research

According to new research from Ericsson ConsumerLab released on Tuesday, a significant portion of 5G smartphone users are willing to pay extra for a superior 5G service experience. The study, titled "5G Value: Turning Performance into Value," underscores the growing satisfaction levels among 5G consumers worldwide. Also Read: Telefonica and Ericsson Collaborate to Advance Open Networks with Cloud RAN Premium 5G Experience The report highlights that one in five 5G... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 3rd, 2023 1:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio Raises $2 Billion Offshore Loan

Reliance Jio Infocomm, a leading Indian telco has raised $2 billion in offshore loans. This is actually the largest loan in FY24 taken by an Indian company. Reliance Jio will use the loan amount to fund the recent 5G gear purchase from Finnish gear vendor Nokia. According to an ET report, the fund's lead arranger was HSBC. Further, as per the report, Finnvera is believed to have provided an insurance... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 3rd, 2023 11:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Says Conduct Simulated Flights to See if 5G Interferes

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), has asked the government to conduct simulated flights to see if the C-band 5G actually interferes with the flights. Due to concerns of interference in flights because of 5G in C-band or mid-band (3.3-3.67 GHz in India), the government had asked the telcos not to deploy 5G near airports. However, according to a Business Standard report, the telecom industry body, COAI, which represents... Read More

Srikapardhi October 3rd, 2023 9:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

O2 Telefonica to Launch 5G Plus Standalone Network in Germany Next Week

O2 Telefonica yesterday announced the launch of its 5G Plus network in Germany, offering customers even higher speeds, lower latency, and new features. O2 said starting from October 10th, its customers can access the new 5G standalone technology (5G SA). This technology uses only frequencies designated for 5G, promising almost real-time communication, higher speeds, and new functionalities for digital applications. Also Read: O2 Telefonica Germany, Ericsson Implement Europe’s First Cloud... Read More

Srikapardhi October 2nd, 2023 7:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Crnogorski Telekom to Phase Out 3G Network by Year-End for 4G and 5G

Montenegro's telecom service provider, Crnogorski Telekom (CT), has officially announced the phase-out of its 3G network, which the company considers "technically outdated," in favour of more advanced technologies like 4G and 5G. CT emphasized that these advanced networks have significantly accelerated data transmission speeds and unlocked the development of cutting-edge applications that were unimaginable during the 2G and 3G network eras. Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Outlines Its 5G Rollout Progress... Read More

Srikapardhi October 2nd, 2023 2:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Smart Communications Expands 5G Data Roaming to 81 Destinations

Philippine telecommunications service provider Smart Communications, a unit of PLDT Wireless, has expanded its 5G data roaming service to 81 destinations in partnership with 140 operators worldwide. PLDT and Smart Communications stated, "As we expand our 5G roaming coverage through strong partnerships with key telco partners around the world, we aim to empower our global customers with fast 5G data roaming speeds, providing access to technology when it is needed... Read More

Srikapardhi October 2nd, 2023 10:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Globe Telecom Secures PHP 15 Billion Loan for Network Expansion

Philippines telecommunications provider Globe Telecom has secured a PHP 15 billion term loan facility from Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company (Metrobank). In an exchange filing last week, Globe Telecom noted that the loan proceeds will be used to finance the company's capital expenditures (CAPEX), debt refinancing, and/or general corporate requirements. Also Read: Globe Philippines Deploys 542 New Cell Sites in 1H 2023 Focus on Data Networks Globe said it has... Read More

Yashika Goel October 1st, 2023 8:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Entry Level Prepaid Plan Offering Unlimited 5G Data in October 2023

Airtel is celebrating its one-year 5G launch anniversary today and has already announced that over 50 million unique users are enjoying its 5G Plus services, now available across all districts in India, with a few exceptions. If you are someone who has yet to experience 5G, then this story is for you. To experience Airtel 5G Plus, you just need a 5G-enabled handset along with any plan offering data benefit.... Read More