Page 17 - Latest Updates on 5G
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%
 "Landlines in the time of 5G: Private sector getting serious about business")
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
 "A tough call: Can VIL face the onslaught of rivals Jio, Airtel in 5G race?")
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
 "50% of Indian mobile users wish to upgrade to new device in 5G era")
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
 "LIVE: Taking new initiatives to shield India from global problems, says PM")
RIL to demerge subsidiary RPPMSL's EPC business, combine it with its own
The demerged undertaking, together with the existing EPC team of RIL, will create a focused EPC undertaking to cater to the needs of the group
 "RIL to demerge subsidiary RPPMSL's EPC business, combine it with its own")
Nothing to enable support for Reliance Jio True 5G on Phone (1) via update
The Nothing OS 1.1.5 version update is rolling out in phases, and it will be available on Nothing Phone (1) before October 24
 "Nothing to enable support for Reliance Jio True 5G on Phone (1) via update")
Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro review: Good phones set back by limited storage
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro seem ordinary on paper, but Google's experience-oriented software-related enhancements put them a notch above other premium smartphones
 "Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro review: Good phones set back by limited storage")
'Telcos may see steady Q2 as SUC saving aid margins; 5G updates key focus'
Market analysts will be keenly tuning in to management commentaries on pace of roll-out for next-generation services, capex outlook and markers on tariff hikes
 "'Telcos may see steady Q2 as SUC saving aid margins; 5G updates key focus'")
Nokia sees improved Q3 profit, higher sales on strong demand for 5G
Wireless and fixed-network equipment maker Nokia reported substantially improved third-quarter profits and higher sales on Thursday on the back of strong demand for 5G technology from operators
 "Nokia sees improved Q3 profit, higher sales on strong demand for 5G")
5G will transform healthcare delivery in countries like India: Oracle
As India rolls out 5G in select cities, the role of the technology in delivery optimum healthcare in remote areas cannot be denied and according to Cloud major Oracle
 "5G will transform healthcare delivery in countries like India: Oracle")
Best of BS Opinion: Rising global risks, menace of malnutrition & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
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India sees 34% uptick in jobs related to 5G adoption, telecom: Report
As enterprises look at 5G adoption at an accelerated pace with its roll out in India, job postings for telecommunications and 5G have increased by 33.7 per cent in the last 12 months
 "India sees 34% uptick in jobs related to 5G adoption, telecom: Report")
India's 5G leapfrog
The drafting of an India-specific 5G standard and the adoption by 3GPP marks the coming of age for IITs in driving innovation beyond borders to influence global standards.
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Nokia, Ericsson ink multi-year contracts to power Reliance Jio's 5G network
Jio will deploy a standalone 5G network, which will interwork with its 4G network and enable it to provide services such as machine-to-machine communication, network slicing, and ultra-low latency
 "Nokia, Ericsson ink multi-year contracts to power Reliance Jio's 5G network")
Top headlines: Byju's raises $250 mn; ACC posts surprise Q2 loss
Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
 "Top headlines: Byju's raises $250 mn; ACC posts surprise Q2 loss")
Nokia bags multi-year deal from Reliance Jio for mega 5G network
Finnish company Nokia on Monday said it has won a multi-year deal from Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio to build one of the largest 5G networks in the world
The multi-faceted promise: 5G adoption by enterprises set to pick up pace
Apollo Hospital, which has partnered with Bharti Airtel and Cisco, plans to deploy 15 such connected ambulances in Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad later this month, and a total of 200-300 by March 2023
 "The multi-faceted promise: 5G adoption by enterprises set to pick up pace")
India and the industrial metaverse
The images inside the metaverse can be interactive and powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing, while being connected by 5G speeds.
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The challenge of getting India's 350-400 mn 2G users to upgrade to 4G or 5G
With India rolling out 5G services, can telcos get the sizeable 350-400 million 2G customers to upgrade to 4G, or even better - but very improbably - straight to 5G?
5G has limitation, won't replace fixed-line broadband: Excitel CEO Raina
Wireless internet technology doesn't support unlimited data usage, says leader of fixed line broad company