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No need for 5G trials in India to test the technology, says Nokia

Nokia's stance is markedly different from the leading telecom company, Reliance Jio.

BSNL raises Rs 8,500 cr via sovereign bonds; to sell assets worth Rs 18k cr

The bonds have been issued at a coupon rate of 6.79 per cent per annum for a 10-year period

Reliance, Sterlite, TechM set to power next-gen 5G telecom networks

The move entails moving from the current hardware-dependent networks to ones that will be software-centric with hardly any dependency on the underlying hardware.

Asia Pacific telecoms on course for muted growth, 5G delays: Fitch

However, credit risk remains manageable, reflecting the sector's resilience during the coronavirus pandemic

Jio poised to play key role in development of 5G ecosystem in India: RIL

"Jio with its 5G-ready network and extensive fiber assets, would play a key role in the development of the 5G ecosystem in India, based on market dynamics," the annual report stated

UK plans new 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, says report

The group will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China

DoT's 5G waves price proposal high: Finance ministry task force

The industry has unanimously raised the issue of high spectrum price. However, DoT adopted the spectrum rate as recommended by Trai.

What is 5G and how Reliance Jio is taking a lead in this space

In India, Reliance Jio has approached the government to start 5G mobile network trials based on the technology and design that it has developed in-house

iQOO brings its first 5G smartphone in India; Price starts at Rs 36,990

The device will go on sale starting from March 4 at 12 noon on Flipkart and iqoo.com

Realme announces 'first 5G handset in India', likely to priced at Rs 50,000

The company wants to offer future-ready products and people, who travel aboard, can use the handset as the technology is available in many developed countries, a company official said

When world is discussing 5G, nobody is talking about it in India: Gurnani

The government has plans to conduct a spectrum auction in April-May which will also include airwaves for 5G services.

Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea submit applications for 5G trials: Report

The 5G trials are widely-expected to begin between January and March

DoT holds meet with telecom operators, vendors to talk about 5G trials

The meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash, lasted for over an hour. An official with one of the telcos said that all operators attended the meeting.

Year in Review: Why 5G remained a distant dream for India in 2019 too

Despite several developments on the 5G front, the next-generation network connectivity is still nowhere close to being rolled out in India. Here's why

India, US discuss 5G technology, risks posed by Chinese-made telecom giants

President Donald Trump has asked American firms to stop doing business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei, alleging that it was a tool of Chinese intelligence

UN body resolution resolves concerns on 5G: ITU-APT Foundation of India

Russia, China, Europe and India favoured stringent norms of 5G services but later, Russia agreed for usage of 5G in spectrum bands where satellites are being used

Cart before the horse?

India has no alternative to cable broadband; network assets must reach every home

There's enough spectrum to launch 5G services in India: Prasad in Lok Sabha

The minister said that 275 megahertz of radiowaves frequency between 3,300-3,400 Mhz and 3,425 to 3,600 Mhz band is available for 5G auction

Wipro signs agreement with Telecom Infra Project to drive 5G adoption

Wipro's scope of work with TIP will include collaboration between Wipro's 5G initiative, an engineering practice commenced in 2018, academia and industry thought leaders across communications and NEP

We have most relevant patent portfolio for 5G, says Ericsson's Erik Ekudden

We are very confident about the leadership in the technology space, and that is reflected in the fact that we are providing 20 5G commercial networks in all geographies around the world, he said