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Yashika Goel August 1st, 2023 9:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

C-DOT Signs Consortium Agreement for Disaggregated 5G Radio Access Network Solution

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has forged a consortium agreement with leading industry partners to bolster India's telecom R&D capabilities. Also Read: DoT to Approach TRAI for Auctioning Spectrum This Week: Report Collaborative 5G RAN Development According to the official release, the collaboration includes Lekha Wireless Solutions Private Limited, Signaltron Systems Private Limited, Sooktha Consulting Private Limited,... Read More

Srikapardhi August 1st, 2023 8:08 AM 1 COMMENTS

Chilean Telecom Regulator, SUBTEL, Announces 2G Networks Phase Out Plan

Chilean regulator Subsecretaria de Telecomunicaciones (Subtel) has officially announced a plan to phase out 2G in the country. The telecommunications regulatory body has stated that it will oversee companies to ensure that customers do not lose connectivity during the network transition. Also Read: Brazil and Chile Eliminate International Roaming Charges With Free Trade Agreement Evolution of Mobile Networks in Chile Subtel stated that with the emergence of newer and more... Read More

Srikapardhi July 31st, 2023 12:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

LMT Expands 5G Network, Covering 70 Percent of Latvia’s Population

Latvian Mobile Telecommunications (LMT) operator has announced that its 5G coverage is now available to almost 70 percent of Latvia's population, covering approximately 45 percent of the country's territory, according to the official release. LMT has also announced expanding its 5G network since the beginning of the year. Also Read: Tele2 Latvia Invests 100,000 Euros to Enhance Customer Service System 5G Data Consumption LMT reported that among the most active... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 31st, 2023 10:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

UAE Delivered the Fastest 5G Globally in Q2 2023: Ookla

The United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) became the fastest 5G market globally in Q2 2023, as per a recent report by Ookla. The median download speed for the UAE market, as per Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence data, was 557.63 Mbps. Etisalat by e& became the fastest 5G operator globally as it was able to deliver a median download speed of 680.73 Mbps. Faster 5G speeds also meant a better experience for the... Read More

Srikapardhi July 28th, 2023 6:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Freedom Mobile Launches 5G Plans, Covering Over 12 Million Canadians

Freedom Mobile, a Canadian wireless service provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of Videotron, part of Quebecor, announced an array of ultra-competitive wireless plans with national coverage and access to its new 5G network on July 27. According to the official release, Freedom Mobile has also announced its first-ever wireless plan offering covering Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Also Read: Rogers Stores Now Offer Customer Support in Over 100... Read More

Srikapardhi July 28th, 2023 4:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTN Uganda Becomes the First Telco to Launch 5G in the Country

MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of MTN Group, the South African telecommunications giant, became the first telecom service provider to launch 5G network in the East African country, according to the live broadcast of the launch event streamed on social media. The 5G Network launch marks a significant milestone for Uganda's ICT landscape, promising faster data speeds and unmatched digital experiences for its 15 million subscribers. Also Read: MTN Uganda Secures... Read More

Yashika Goel July 28th, 2023 12:15 PM 1 COMMENTS

Government Keeping a Close Eye on Vodafone Idea’s Funding Delay: Report

The Indian government acquired a 33 percent equity stake in Vodafone Idea (Vi) to alleviate financial stress and support the teleco. However, nearly six months after this move, the government's patience seems to be waning as the company's promoters fail to infuse the promised funds, according to a Times of India Report. Vodafone Idea's inability to secure the much-needed funding is affecting its 5G launch plans and casting doubt on... Read More

Srikapardhi July 27th, 2023 10:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Zambia Announces Official Launch of 5G Network

Airtel Zambia has officially launched its 5G network at a spectacular event held at the Intercontinental Hotel on Tuesday. The grand launch showcased the capabilities of Airtel's 5G services, allowing guests to experience high-speed network connectivity on smartphones, virtual reality (VR) experiences, hyper-realistic VR gaming, VR Golf gaming, 8K streaming, and much more. Also Read: Airtel Zambia Introduces HD Voice Calls with VoLTE Technology 5G Network Launch Airtel Zambia confirmed... Read More

Srikapardhi July 27th, 2023 5:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore Telcos Singtel, StarHub, M1 to Retire 3G Services by 2024 for 5G

Singapore's Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) - Singtel, StarHub, and M1 - have announced their plans to retire 3G services by July 31, 2024, citing the rapid progress of 4G and 5G technologies as the main driving force behind the decision, according to the joint statement issued by the telcos. Also Read: Nokia to Deploy Standalone 5G Network for Antina Growing 4G and 5G Adoption In another release, Singapore's Infocomm Media... Read More

Yashika Goel July 26th, 2023 5:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

PLI Telecom Exports of Indian Companies Reached Rs 6,911 Crores by May 31

Indian companies have recorded exports amounting to Rs 6,911 crores under the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme as of May 31, 2023. This achievement was highlighted by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan, in his written reply to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha on July 26, 2023. The response was in reply to the question regarding India's strength in 5G technology and its potential as a... Read More

Srikapardhi July 26th, 2023 3:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

One NZ, Optus and TPG Telecom Deploy IPAA for Accelerating 5G Deployments

One NZ across New Zealand, Optus, and TPG Telecom in Australia are accelerating 5G deployments in the Oceania region by adopting Nokia's Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+). According to Nokia, Optus Australia has already begun the rollout of an 8T8R variant, while TPG Telecom and One NZ have plans to begin their deployments later this year. Also Read: One New Zealand Enhances 5G Speeds by up to 30 Percent With... Read More

Tanuja K July 26th, 2023 9:46 AM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea and Adani Seek More time from Govt to Launch 5G: Report

Adani Data Networks and Vodafone Idea have approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India, requesting an extension for meeting the minimum obligation to launch 5G services, said a Financial Express report. The initial deadline for this rollout was set for August 16. While the delay in Vodafone Idea's 5G launch is attributed to funding challenges, the Adani Group is still working on deploying a 5G network in the 26... Read More