Page 26 - Latest Updates on 5G
Decks cleared for 5G auction; India may see services showcased on 15 August
Trai leaves it to DoT to decide on the validity of spectrum assignment, deferment of auction in 27.5 GHz - 28.5 GHz band and quantum of spectrum to be reserved for BSNL/MTNL
 "Decks cleared for 5G auction; India may see services showcased on 15 August")
5G spectrum: Telecom dept must decide on licence term, says Trai
On private captive network, Trai has said that enterprises should be allowed to obtain spectrum on lease from service providers for establishing their isolated networks
 "5G spectrum: Telecom dept must decide on licence term, says Trai")
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a perfect mid-range phone, with an imperfect price
While Samsung has kept to its formula with the new A73 device, it has not got rid of the misgivings from the previous generation
 "Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a perfect mid-range phone, with an imperfect price")
New testing rules to hamper 5G roll-out, say telecom gear makers
Telecom companies say that operators prefer to use radios, base stations and other products which work seamlessly for both 4G and 5G networks
 "New testing rules to hamper 5G roll-out, say telecom gear makers")
Trai may have to discuss and rethink its proposals on 5G spectrum
DCC might write to regulator soon; Points include 20-year licence instead of 30
Can O-RAN truly disrupt the rollout of 5G network tech or is this all hype?
Telecom equipment majors say its disruptive impact is a myth but service providers think otherwise
 "Can O-RAN truly disrupt the rollout of 5G network tech or is this all hype?")
DCC likely to meet on Friday to discuss pricing of 5G spectrum
DCC may discuss whether the issue of E band should be referred to the regulator to fix a base price in case it is auctioned
OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G with Qualcomm SD 695, 5000mAh battery launched
The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite will be available on OnePlus online store, OnePlus Store App, Amazon India, OnePlus Experience stores and other offline partner stores starting April 30
 "OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G with Qualcomm SD 695, 5000mAh battery launched")
OnePlus 10R 5G with up to 150W fast-charging tech launched: Details here
OnePlus 10R comes in two variants, one with 150W charging-tech (150W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition) and the other one with 80W charging-tech (80W SUPERVOOC)
 "OnePlus 10R 5G with up to 150W fast-charging tech launched: Details here")
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, Pad 5, smart TV 5A-series launched in India: Details here
Here are the prices, sale details, and specifications of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Pad 5, and Xiaomi Smart TV 5A series
 "Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, Pad 5, smart TV 5A-series launched in India: Details here")
Xiaomi Next launch event at 12 pm: How to watch livestream, what to expect
At the Xiaomi Next launch event, the Chinese internet company would launch the Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, the Pad 5, and smart TV 5A-series
 "Xiaomi Next launch event at 12 pm: How to watch livestream, what to expect")
Realme GT 2 Pro 5G review: Great maiden flagship, but not without caveats
The Realme GT 2 Pro has the potential to rank among the best in its segment, but not with its current form
 "Realme GT 2 Pro 5G review: Great maiden flagship, but not without caveats")
Behind the curve on metaverse
The metaverse won't work unless it's a seamless environment available on the move
 "Behind the curve on metaverse")
Things moving on track as per schedule for 5G launch: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Just days after the telecom regulator came out with its recommendations on spectrum pricing and auction modalities, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that things are moving "as per schedule" on 5G.
 "Things moving on track as per schedule for 5G launch: Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Prescribed rollout obligations in sync with global 5G norms: Trai official
Trai has said the rollout obligations prescribed by it as part of the recent spectrum recommendations are easy, fair and rational, and fully in line with global 5G norms
 "Prescribed rollout obligations in sync with global 5G norms: Trai official")
TechM partners with Keysight to certify 5G vendors' gear in New Jersey lab
Tech Mahindra has announced a collaboration with Keysight Technologies to certify 5G equipment of open radio access network (O-RAN) in Tech Mahindra's 5G O-RAN test lab facility located in New Jersey
 "TechM partners with Keysight to certify 5G vendors' gear in New Jersey lab")
OnePlus 10 Pro review: Unmissable OPPO influence, in both good ways and bad
Despite running OxygenOS, the OnePlus 10 Pro cuts corners on the essential OnePlus experience. How is the new experience like? Let's find the answer
 "OnePlus 10 Pro review: Unmissable OPPO influence, in both good ways and bad")
A controversial call for 5G private networks
A controversial call: Trai's recommendation has made enterprises happy but telecom operators have strongly opposed the move
 "A controversial call for 5G private networks")
Top headlines: Telcos slam Trai, Rs 1,900 cr deficit may hit infra projects
Business Standard brings you top headlines on Wednesday
 "Top headlines: Telcos slam Trai, Rs 1,900 cr deficit may hit infra projects")
5G spectrum price cuts not sufficient: Telecom operators slam Trai
The 5G spectrum is now being offered for 30 years, for which the base price is marginally lower at Rs 476 crore per MHz than the price that TRAI had recommended in 2018
 "5G spectrum price cuts not sufficient: Telecom operators slam Trai")