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BSNL to roll out 4G, 5G-ready over-the-air, universal SIM platform

State-run telecom firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd will roll out 4G and 5G compatible over-the-air (OTA) and Universal SIM (USIM) platform which will enable subscribers to choose their mobile numbers as well as replace SIMs without geographical restrictions. BSNL said that the platform, developed in collaboration with Pyro Holdings, was inaugurated in Chandigarh, with a disaster recovery site in Trichy. "The new 4G and 5G compatible platform is designed to serve all BSNL customers across the country, offering unparalleled connectivity and service quality," BSNL said on Friday. The company is rolling out 4G network gradually across the country. "The introduction of this platform coincides with BSNL's ongoing network upgrades to 4G and 5G, positioning the company at the forefront of telecommunications innovation. This milestone represents a significant step in BSNL's efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower citizens in rural and remote areas, ensuring equitable access to advance

Qualcomm launches India-made chip to compete with MediaTek in 5G market

The company has partnered Chinese phone maker Xiaomi, and the first phones based on this chipset are expected to hit the market by October this year. It is also in talks with other device makers

Telcos eye 6G rollout with AI-driven network amid ongoing 5G deployment

6G is expected to heavily depend on artificial intelligence, with experts predicting that artificial intelligence algorithms will play a central role in driving the 6G networks autonomously

Budget 2024: Customs duty hike to increase costs for 4G, 5G network rollout

Union Budget 2024: The increase in basic customs duty on printed circuit board assemblies from 10% to 15% can help create a robust telecom equipment manufacturing ecosystem in India

Budget Watch: Govt may announce new 5G initiatives, focus on R&D for 6G

The government is looking to expand funds for research in rural 5G use cases

Statsguru: Jio, Airtel, and Vi hike mobile tariffs to boost 5G investments

Subscriber churn is expected, though companies have varied the hikes to minimise the impact at the lower end. Reliance Jio is expected to widen its lead over others in terms of total subscribers

Vivo T3 Lite budget 5G smartphone goes on sale with introductory offers

Priced at Rs 10,499 onwards, the Vivo T3 Lite 5G smartphone is powered by Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chip and supports 5G connectivity on both SIMs

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

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

Govt conducts successful trial of 5G connectivity by balloons; drones next

Project aims to ease communication during disasters

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 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

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

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

Vi steps up talks with Nokia, Ericsson to accelerate 4G network enhancement

Vodafone Idea intends to allocate Rs 13,000 crore for capital expenditures, with over half of it earmarked for expanding its 4G infrastructure

Great Summer Sale to be the biggest ever this year: Amazon India exec

Premium and 5G smartphone sales are expected to drive growth

AI offers remarkable opportunity for India: Qualcomm India President Soin

India, with its growth engines roaring, is the "place to be", Qualcomm India President Savi Soin has said, adding that the country has a "remarkable opportunity" with hybrid Artificial Intelligence (AI). The San Diego, California-headquartered chip designer is working with OEMs as well as operators in India to help bring entry-level 5G smartphone that would push new frontiers in affordability. "India is the place to be... look at every sector, there is growth in every sector in India and that is just to serve the Indian consumers... you can imagine what is happening in phones with what OEMs are doing here... not just build for India market but also for exports," Soin said in an interview to PTI. The India growth story is compelling, and the country with its strength and scale has a "remarkable opportunity" with hybrid AI. Hybrid AI is device and cloud working together, splitting AI computation as needed, to offer enhanced experiences and optimum use of resources. "I wouldn't want

Telecom sector AGR rose 1.88% sequentially to Rs 67,835 crore in Q3 FY23

The monthly average revenue per user (ARPU) for wireless service rose to Rs 152.5

Unmonetised 5G holding back Reliance Jio's Arpu; tariff hike likely soon

Jio has the world's largest 5G subscriber base for any operator outside China now, but ARPU static for 3-straight quarters

Nokia India posts 69% decline in sales at Rs 2,360 cr in March quarter

Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia posted a 69 per cent decline in India sales to 265 million euros, about Rs 2,360 crore, in the March quarter due to moderating 5G rollout in the country. The company had posted net sales of 853 million euros in the year-ago period. "Net sales in APAC declined strongly in the quarter, mainly due to Mobile Networks and Network Infrastructure. Within APAC (Asia Pacific), India net sales declined reflecting the normalisation of 5G investments in the region after significant deployments in the year-ago quarter," Nokia said. The lower spending levels in India and North America led to a 37 per cent decline in sales of Nokia's mobile network at the global level. "A slower pace of spending in India was anticipated following the rapid 5G deployment seen in H1 (first half) 2023, and our expectations for India for the full year remain unchanged," Nokia President and CEO Pekka Lundmark said. Nokia's overall net sales fell 20 per cent to 4.6 billion euros during