India’s an interesting market for the telecom space. While there are very few players since the entry of Jio, the structure of tariffs and the consumption from the users and the scale at which telcos operate their business is unlike other countries (except China in scale). Indian telecom operators 5G … Read More
Nokia has announced a new 5G radio solution designed to deliver high-capacity, high-performance communications for rail operators worldwide. The company says this solution lays the foundation for the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). It includes the industry’s first commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz (n101) band and Nokia’s … Read More
For the first time in India, the 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Group meetings – RAN1 through RAN5 – were inaugurated on August 25th 2025, in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Supported by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), these meetings focus on … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently announced a series of new digital initiatives aimed at strengthening its entertainment and technology offerings for Indian consumers. These include integrating Amazon MX Player’s free content into the Vi Movies and TV app, launching a gaming campaign with rewards, and rolling out 5G … Read More
Indian private telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have released their Q1FY26 results. Vodafone Idea has been announcing 5G rollouts in cities across its 17 priority circles, where it holds 5G spectrum. While all three operators currently offer complimentary 5G services on select plans, Vi also … Read More
US-based wireless technology company Qualcomm Technologies is aggressively advancing its work on 6G fixed wireless access (FWA) and satellite connectivity, aiming to stay ahead in the next wave of wireless innovation. In an interaction with ETTelecom, John Smee, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Global Head of Wireless Research at … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) announced the launch of its 5G services in Kochi, Kerala, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, followed by a rollout in Thiruvananthapuram starting Wednesday, August 20, 2025. These launches come after Vi’s 5G debut in Agra on August 12, 2025. Vi also recently launched its 5G services in … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its Non-Stop Hero Plan to all markets, following the earlier rollout to five additional markets in June 2025. The Vi Non-Stop Hero Plan, along with Hero Unlimited – Binge All Night, is now available across all circles. These prepaid offerings provide customers with a variety … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked private telecom operators to increase the share of locally manufactured equipment in their networks, warning that a mandate could follow if they fail to comply. The move is aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers amid rising geopolitical uncertainties. … Read More
A renewed attempt by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to gauge industry demand for direct allocation of spectrum for private 5G networks has reignited tensions between telecom operators and technology companies. The move is expected to trigger a fresh round of lobbying as both camps vie for control over what … Read More
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has reported strong early traction for its 5G services, with over 70 percent of eligible users in cities where the network is live already experiencing the next-generation technology. “Vi‘s 5G launch has shown strong momentum. In areas where Vi 5G is live, over 70 percent of eligible … Read More
Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Malappuram and Kozhikode in Kerala, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik in Maharashtra, and four cities in Gujarat – Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara – starting Thursday, July 31, 2025. This expansion is part of Vi’s ongoing … Read More
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