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Yashika Goel August 19th, 2023 12:01 PM 1 COMMENTS

TRAI Initiates Consultation Process to Enhance Quality-of-Service Standards for Telecom Services

On Friday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a Consultation Paper titled 'Review of Quality-of-Service Standards for Access Services (Wireless and Wireline) and Broadband (Wireless and Wireline) Services' in a move to ensure the quality of telecommunication services (QoS) and safeguard consumer interests. Also Read: TRAI Releases Consultation Paper on Regulatory Framework for OTT Services and Selective Banning Mandate and Regulation History According to the statement, the TRAI... Read More

Srikapardhi August 19th, 2023 8:26 AM 2 COMMENTS

Canada’s 3800 MHz Spectrum Auction for 5G Services Attracts 22 Qualified Bidders

The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has announced the final list of 22 qualified applicants set to participate in the upcoming 5G licence auction for the spectrum in the 3800 MHz band. The auction, designated as the Spectrum Licences Auction in the 3800 MHz Band, specifically includes the frequency range of 3650-3900 MHz, known as the 3800 MHz band. Also Read: Bell Canada Announces the Expansion of 5G+... Read More

Srikapardhi August 18th, 2023 7:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Announces Completion of C-Band Spectrum Clearing for 5G

Intelsat, one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator, has announced the successful completion of the clearing of C-band frequencies. Intelsat stated that the accomplishment comes well ahead of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) deadline, bringing substantial financial benefits they will receive as a result. Also Read: Telesat Receives FCC Certification for Accelerated C-Band Relocation Financial Gain Intelsat has announced that it will receive almost USD 3.7... Read More

Srikapardhi August 18th, 2023 5:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

GCI Expands 5G Service to Unalaska With USD 4.9 Million Investment

Alaskan telecommunications provider GCI has extended 5G mobile services and launched Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in Unalaska, one of the most remote communities in the US. Unalaska is more than 4,000 miles from New York City and is Positioned near the tail end of the Aleutian Chain. This move aims to provide residents with lightning-fast data speeds and heightened voice service reliability, marking a transformative moment in their mobile communication... Read More

Srikapardhi August 18th, 2023 3:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Achieves 5.7 Gbps 5G Downlink Speeds Through 6CC Carrier Aggregation

Ericsson has achieved a record 5.7 Gbps downlink speeds on 5G Carrier Aggregation by combining six component carriers in the world's first 6CC (component carrier) data call. Ericsson stated that the achievement marks a significant leap forward in Carrier Aggregation (CA), promising to reshape the landscape of data speeds and connectivity. Also Read: Ericsson Introduces On-Demand 5G Network Slicing for Android Devices 6CC Carrier Aggregation According to the statement, the... Read More

Yashika Goel August 18th, 2023 1:46 PM 7 COMMENTS

Airtel 5G in Over 5000 Cities and Towns: Check Entry Level Plans With Unlimited 5G Benefit

Bharti Airtel has fulfilled the mandatory rollout requirement of 5G services across 22 telecom circles in India, adhering to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) guidelines. Airtel is deploying 5G on the 3300 MHz (including 2100 MHz) and 26 GHz frequency bands. For other bands, where Airtel holds spectrum rights, the company uses them to provide 2G/4G services. Also Read: Bharti Airtel Completes Minimum 5G Rollout Obligation in All 22 Indian... Read More

Tanuja K August 18th, 2023 10:18 AM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Tested 5G in 26 GHz and 3.3 GHz in Pune: DoT

Vodafone Idea, the third-largest telecom operator in India, has tested 5G in 26 GHz and 3.3 GHz bands in Pune. According to a tweet from the Maharashtra wing of DoT (Department of Telecommunications), Vi successfully tested 5G in Ghole Road, Pune. The telco did this on August 16, 2023, as per the tweet. Note that Vi acquired spectrum for 17 circles during the 5G spectrum auctions, but the testing of... Read More

Yashika Goel August 17th, 2023 8:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indigenous Software Solution Aims to Safeguard 5G Networks Against Zero-Day Attacks

A new indigenous software technology solution has been developed to actively identify and prevent zero-day vulnerability attacks within 5G networks, consequently reducing network downtime. According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, this advancement can enhance nationwide communication, especially given the rapid expansion of 5G networks in the country. Also Read: Highlights From PM’s Independence Day Speech on India’s Telecom Advancements Integration of Advanced Technologies As 5G networks take centre... Read More

Srikapardhi August 17th, 2023 5:51 PM 1 COMMENTS

Bharti Airtel Completes Minimum 5G Rollout Obligation in All 22 Indian Telecom Circles

Bharti Airtel today announced that it has successfully completed the minimum 5G roll-out obligation on 26 GHz (mmWave Band) in all the 22 telecom circles of India. Airtel stated that the minimum roll-out obligation of introducing 5G services is in accordance with the norms set by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Also Read: Bharti Airtel Successfully Tests 5G on mmWave and 3300 MHz in West Bengal TelecomTalk reported on August... Read More

Yashika Goel August 17th, 2023 3:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eastlink to Enhance 5G Network Experience for Canadian Customers

Eastlink has partnered with Nokia to enhance its 5G network across Canada. This partnership will see Eastlink modernizing its mobile network using Nokia's AirScale portfolio, including 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) technology, to deliver lightning-fast speeds, unparalleled performance, and expanded network capacity. Also Read: Eastlink Advances Fiber Expansion in Ontario, Completes Mindemoya Network Modernizing Mobile Infrastructure According to the official release, Eastlink will use Nokia's energy-efficient AirScale solutions, including baseband,... Read More

Srikapardhi August 16th, 2023 5:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

Verizon Expedites 5G Ultra Wideband Expansion With Full C-Band Access

Verizon has announced that it now has access to the total amount of 5G C-band spectrum awarded at auction in March 2021 - four months ahead of schedule. Verizon said residents and visitors in areas where the upgrades are happening will be able to use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, nearly tripling the 5G bandwidth serving customers. Also Read: Verizon Achieves Successful Data Transfer Over Multiple Network Slices in... Read More

Srikapardhi August 16th, 2023 1:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Optus, Ericsson and MediaTek Achieve Over-The-Air 5G Data-Call for Wearables

Australian telco Optus has collaborated with Ericsson and MediaTek to achieve a significant milestone in enabling 5G technology for wearable devices and their applications. This milestone involves Australia's first over-the-air data call using Ericsson's pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on Optus' 5G network. Optus stated that with this advancement, it can now enable 5G in simpler, low-power, and low-cost RedCap devices in the future. Also Read: Optus Partners With SpaceX... Read More