Page 3 - Latest Updates on 5G
Redmi 13: What to expect from Xiaomi's 5G smartphone launching on July 9
The Redmi 13 5G will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor and will pack a 5,030 mAh battery, noted Xiaomi in a preview page on its website and e-commerce platform Amazon India
 "Redmi 13: What to expect from Xiaomi's 5G smartphone launching on July 9")
Jio, Airtel 5G pricing surge: Consumers to spend Rs 47,500 cr more annually
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have taken decisive measures to effectively monetise 5G, significantly raising costs for consumers seeking premium next-generation mobile broadband
 "Jio, Airtel 5G pricing surge: Consumers to spend Rs 47,500 cr more annually")
Vivo T3 Lite budget 5G smartphone with 50MP AI camera launched in India
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G will be available for purchase from July 4 on the company's official India website, e-commerce platform Flipkart, and at select retail stores
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OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G goes on sale at 12 pm: Price, introductory offers
OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G will be available online on the company's India website, Store app, and e-commerce platform Amazon India, and offline at select retail stores
 "OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G goes on sale at 12 pm: Price, introductory offers")
Vodafone Idea in talks with Samsung to expand 4G, 5G with vRAN solutions
Encouraged by the favourable trial outcomes and performance matching on par with current suppliers, Vodafone Idea has extended Samsung deployments to the Karnataka and Bihar regions
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Rs 96,000 crore telecom 5G spectrum auction to start today: Check details
Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are likely to jointly invest Rs 12,500 crore in spectrum purchases, representing around 13% of the total Rs 96,320 crore worth of airwaves on offer
 "Rs 96,000 crore telecom 5G spectrum auction to start today: Check details")
Vodafone-Idea completes minimum rollout obligation for 5G networks
Vodafone Idea (VIL) had acquired spectrum to provide 5G services in 17 telecom circles in 2022
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Vodafone Idea seeks Rs 23,000 crore term loan to boost 4G and 5G rollouts
Telecom major Vi plans to invest Rs 50,000-55,000 crore over the next three years to enhance and strengthen its 4G connectivity and rollout 5G networks in key markets
DoT calls for R&D proposals: 5G intelligent villages, quantum cryptography
Telecom Technology Development Fund to see through Made in India tech solutions
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Chinese premier pledges more pandas; urges Australia to put aside issues
China's most powerful leader after President Xi Jinping arrived late Saturday in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia state, which has produced most of Australian wine entering China
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Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark makes world's first 'immersive' phone call
Nokia made the call using a regular smartphone over a public 5G network
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Lava Yuva budget 5G smartphone goes on sale: Know price, specs, and more
Priced at Rs 9,499 onwards, the Lava Yuva 5G smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB on-board storage configuration. The budget 5G smartphone is available on Amazon and Lava website
 "Lava Yuva budget 5G smartphone goes on sale: Know price, specs, and more")
Ambani faces pushback over 5G deal from parliamentary minority in Ghana
The Ghanaian government's plan to launch a 5G network using a company partnering with Mukesh Ambani is a bad deal for the debt-ridden nation, which needs funds for critical development projects
 "Ambani faces pushback over 5G deal from parliamentary minority in Ghana")
Nokia, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya ink pact to partner on 5G, 6G research
The MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who is also the Chancellor of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
 "Nokia, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya ink pact to partner on 5G, 6G research")
DoT plans trials for drone & balloon-based 5G restoration during disasters
The Department of Telecommunications will likely conduct trials in the coming months to assess the effectiveness of this initiative
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POCO M6 Plus could soon launch in India in budget 5G smartphone segment
Reportedly, the POCO M6 Plus could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 13R, which was launched in China earlier this month
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Vodafone Idea announces extra data offer for 4G and 5G consumers
Many smartphone users in India do not maximise the potential of their 4G/5G mobile devices due to a lack of sufficient data
Ericsson India in discussions with Vodafone Idea for potential 5G agreement
Nitin Bansal of Ericsson India said the initiative follows a follow-on offer and is expected to initiate a network expansion project within the next two to three months
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Trai to announce stricter norms for call disruptions, video jitters on 5G
Currently, 5G service users encounter various challenges including poor call quality, call drops, inability to connect to 5G despite activating phone settings, and negligible disparity in speeds
 "Trai to announce stricter norms for call disruptions, video jitters on 5G")
Stars aligned for Vi? Rs 18K cr FPO has raised hopes of a daring turnaround
But tariff hikes are needed and dues need to be paid
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