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5G smartphone shipments in India grow 30% in Q3 2022, shows report
Both 2G and 4G feature phone segments declined by 21 per cent and 58 per cent (year-on-year), respectively
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MediaTek unveils the Dimensity 9200 processor with 5G, ray tracing support
The Dimensity 9200 supports both millimeter wave 5G and sub-6GHz connectivity for consumers around the world. Smartphones with Dimensity 9200 will be available in the market by end of 2022
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India set to witness multi-billion-dollar 5G roll-out by leading telcos
India has some 800 million mobile phone users and the number is growing, forming the base for the fast growing digital economy
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5G technology will improve network performance in India: Trai chairperson
About the need of adopting new digital technology for social and economic development, Vaghela said that digitalisation of the economy and also social life is of utmost importance in today's world
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5G: 90% telecom sector firms may hire professionals in December quarter
The intent to hire professionals in the telecom sector has improved in the December quarter when compared to the preceding quarter, according to the TeamLease report.
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To improve ARPU, telcos to hike tariffs more frequently in FY23: Report
Reliance Jio is most likely to lead the hikes as it is now focussing on profitability and aims to launch an IPO in next couple of years
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Indian iPhone users may get to use 5G services starting next week
Apple Inc made the commitment at a meeting of key mobile device makers called by the DoT on Wednesday
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Vodafone Idea enhances postpaid offering as it loses ground to Airtel
New Vi Max postpaid plan offers users more data and SMSes per month, apart from travel discounts, airport lounge access, and priority customer service; comes into effect on Wednesday
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Airtel says crossed 1 million customers on 5G network amid network build-up
The Airtel senior executive added: "We will continue to advance our network with a vision to connect the entire country"
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What is the indigenous 5G testbed?
The govt has decided to offer free use of indigenous 5G testbed to recognised startups and MSMEs till January. It will help them validate their products. Let us find out more about it
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All 5G phones except iPhone to work on Airtel network from mid-Nov: CEO
All 5G enabled smartphones, except Apple's iPhones, will start supporting Airtel 5G services by the middle of this month, a senior Bharti Airtel official said
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Want to see business plan to tackle arrears, issues: Centre asks Voda Idea
Vi is also in talks with Indus Towers which has asked Vi to pay its dues of Rs 7,000 crore by November or face action
DoT may mandate local purchase of high-quality telecom equipment
Focus on high-quality products, indigenous manufacturers told
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Govt target of 10K new 5G towers per week is far off, say industry sources
Industry executives say the availability of 5G radios, environmental conditions and approval process is dictating the pace.
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Indus Towers to raise Rs 2,000 crore via NCDs after weak Q2 result
The fund raise was approved by the company's board of directors following the second quarter FY 2023 result which saw 44 per cent year on year drop in net profit to Rs 872 crore.
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Telcos need to install atleast 10K 5G towers per week: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw said deadline for receiving comments on draft Telecom bill may be extended to November 10 but not beyond that.
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Landlines in the time of 5G: Private sector getting serious about business
The latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India showed Reliance Jio at 28% market share in wireline subscribers, ahead of BSNL at 27% and Bharti Airtel at 24%
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A tough call: Can VIL face the onslaught of rivals Jio, Airtel in 5G race?
Crippling debt, falling subscriber numbers, super-aggressive competitors and a government dragging its feet on a debt-to-equity conversion make the going tricky
50% of Indian mobile users wish to upgrade to new device in 5G era
About 50 per cent of smartphone users in India plan to buy a new device within the first year as 5G roll-out begins, a report said
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LIVE: Taking new initiatives to shield India from global problems, says PM
From Reliance Jio's 5G services launch in Rajasthan to coronavirus cases, catch all the latest developments from across the globe here
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