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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"
 "Airtel says crossed 1 million customers on 5G network amid network build-up")
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
 "All 5G phones except iPhone to work on Airtel network from mid-Nov: CEO")
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
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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%
 "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
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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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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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