Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator in India, has launched Quantum 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) in Hyderabad. The company recently announced that it will call its 5G service Q-5G, which actually stands for Quantum 5G. Now, the company has soft-launched the service in Hyderabad. It isn’t … Read More
GSMA, the association of global mobile network operators, has urged telecom operators in India and across the globe to prioritise realising the full potential of 5G before accelerating efforts toward 6G. In an interview with Moneycontrol, GSMA’s Director General, Vivek Badrinath, said that while 6G discussions have commenced, global standardisation … Read More
India’s telecom sector is in the midst of a structural transformation, driven by the rollout of 5G technology, the advent of satellite communication, and increasing competition, according to Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, who gave an overview of the sector in an interaction with The New Indian Express. Also … Read More
Ericsson continues to drive global 5G innovation and digital transformation through strategic partnerships, advanced network solutions, and sustainable technologies. From next-generation antenna deployments to AI-powered edge computing and cloud-native platforms, Ericsson is shaping the future of connectivity across industries and regions. Also Read: Ericsson: Vodafone Activates 5G in German Tunnel, … Read More
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL), the third-largest telecom operator in India, is rolling out 5G in a phased manner for customers across the country. The 5G launch of the telco has been what its subscribers have been waiting for. Vi’s 5G has launched in Bengaluru today, and has already been present … Read More
Bharti Airtel has awarded a multi-year Network Operations Center (NOC) Managed Services contract to Ericsson. “This strategic agreement underscores Ericsson’s leadership in managed services and reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional value to Airtel customers,” Airtel said in a joint statement on Monday, June 9, 2025. Also Read: Airtel 5G … Read More
India added 3,299 new 5G base stations (BTS) in May 2025, lower than the number rolled out in previous months—April and March 2025. Vodafone Idea (Vi) claims to be in the process of rolling out 5G in 17 priority circles, where the telco has acquired 5G spectrum, by August 2025. … Read More
India’s progress in telecom infrastructure was highlighted by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. During the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development, according to the Ministry of Communications. Also Read: New … Read More
Reliance Jio has outlined its next phase of growth, placing artificial intelligence (AI), data, and 5G at the heart of its strategy. The telco added over six million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, taking its total subscriber base to 488.2 million. Average revenue per user (ARPU) rose … Read More
High spectrum costs are placing a growing burden on telecom operators and could hinder network investments, particularly in underserved regions, warned the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. In an interaction with ETTelecom, GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath outlined the organisation’s strategic priorities, including closing the mobile usage gap, expanding … Read More
Taiwanese semiconductor firm MediaTek said that it would support millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands in India, positioning itself as a critical enabler for future 6G networks. The company said it is committed to working with Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, who are currently in the planning stages … Read More
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator is ahead of every other operator in the download and upload experience. This is per the data shared by Opensignal. Opensignal said that Jio even overtook Airtel in the upload experience, which was won by Airtel the last time. Airtel, however, was ahead in … Read More
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