Page 15 - Latest Updates on 5G
Qualcomm to remain Apple's primary 5G modem supplier for 2023 iPhones
Qualcomm will remain the primary supplier of 5G modems for the upcoming iPhones, a top executive has said
 "Qualcomm to remain Apple's primary 5G modem supplier for 2023 iPhones")
Airports, nearby areas may not get 5G network services anytime soon
DGCA asks telcos to ensure a buffer zone amid fears of C-band 5G interfering with aircraft altimeters
 "Airports, nearby areas may not get 5G network services anytime soon")
Premiumisation drove the surge in smartphone sales this festive season
Smartphone sales were up 40% during Navratri and Dussehra, over the Shradh period. The premium segment and 5G-enabled devices drove most of this growth, says GfK report
 "Premiumisation drove the surge in smartphone sales this festive season")
5G signals won't interfere with flight operations, telcos reiterate
Senior industry executives say no recent discussions with government on issue of 5G signals interfering with aviation instruments, companies remain open to talks
 "5G signals won't interfere with flight operations, telcos reiterate")
Telecom firms fear surge of 'pseudo-TSPs' due to private 5G network
This, they feel, could happen under direct allocation of spectrum by the govt
 "Telecom firms fear surge of 'pseudo-TSPs' due to private 5G network")
Gujarat becomes first state to get Jio True 5G across all districts
Reliance Jio said Gujarat has become the first state to get 'True 5G' in each of the 33 district headquarters
 "Gujarat becomes first state to get Jio True 5G across all districts")
TCS front runner for BSNL 4G network roll out deal, ITI in race too
BSNL will be using a 4G core, developed indigenously for the first time by C-DOT
 "TCS front runner for BSNL 4G network roll out deal, ITI in race too")
C-DoT's indigenous, low-cost 4G and 5G stack attracts global interest
Global vendors like Nokia and Ericsson have been selling both proprietary hardware and software integrated into one which does not give users any flexibility
 "C-DoT's indigenous, low-cost 4G and 5G stack attracts global interest")
India's 5G tablet shipments grow 61% QoQ in Q3 of Calendar 2022: CMR report
Overall tablet market was up 22% sequentially, likely to grow by 10-15% in the full calendar year
 "India's 5G tablet shipments grow 61% QoQ in Q3 of Calendar 2022: CMR report")
Reliance Jio announces rollout of 'True 5G' service in Delhi, NCR cities
Company's welcome offer will give users unlimited data at up to 1Gbps speeds
 "Reliance Jio announces rollout of 'True 5G' service in Delhi, NCR cities")
Bharti Airtel starts offering 5G service around 13 locations in Gurugram
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced the launch of 5G services at around 13 locations in Gurugram
 "Bharti Airtel starts offering 5G service around 13 locations in Gurugram")
Most of smartphone working on Jio 5G, rest models to be ready soon: Oppo
Smartphone maker OPPO India said that most of its smartphones are now working on the Jio 5G network and the rest of the devices will be made ready soon
 "Most of smartphone working on Jio 5G, rest models to be ready soon: Oppo")
Building 5G use cases needs strong public-private alliance: Nasscom study
Sectors such as healthcare, energy & utilities, manufacturing, and retail are expected to benefit from large-scale 5G adoption, which is expected to power up to 2 per cent of India's GDP by 2030
 "Building 5G use cases needs strong public-private alliance: Nasscom study")
5G set to cover 80% of India by next October if chip supply is assured
Telcos to install over 1.5 million radios by then; all metros, and towns will be covered, say vendors
 "5G set to cover 80% of India by next October if chip supply is assured")
Reliance Jio aims to bring Kolkata under 5G service coverage by June 23
Jio has launched its services in select cities and is ramping up coverage gradually
Apple rolls out beta programme for iPhones to enable 5G services: Know more
Apple Users have to enroll for the Beta Programme on the website, install a profile and download the software
 "Apple rolls out beta programme for iPhones to enable 5G services: Know more")
Apple iOS 16: 5G software available for iPhones, but do not update just yet
The Apple iOS 16 software with 5G network support is currently available in beta (iOS 16.2) with commercial rollout planned for some time in December
Realme 10 5G smartphone with 90Hz screen, MediaTek Dimensity 700 unveiled
The Realme 10 5G boasts a 5,000 mAh battery, 33W fast-wired charging, and Android 12-based Realme UI
 "Realme 10 5G smartphone with 90Hz screen, MediaTek Dimensity 700 unveiled")
How indigenous is India's 5G technology?
India is taking a big leap with rolling out 5G network, after successful auctions. And the government recently said that this fifth-generation technology is indigenous. This report offers an insight
Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6a to get 5G as part of December Feature drop: Google
Google said, it has been actively working with the Indian carriers to enable 5G on its supported devices at the earliest
 "Pixel 7 series, Pixel 6a to get 5G as part of December Feature drop: Google")