5g Service In India

What keeps some phones off Airtel Fast Lane despite 5G Standalone support

Some 5G Standalone phones fail Airtel Fast Lane compatibility checks despite supporting the underlying network technology, raising questions about carrier settings, software updates and provisioning

India targets 1 bn 5G users by 2030, aims to lead world in 6G: Scindia

India aims to double its 5G user base from 550 million to one billion by 2030, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday, adding that the country, which was behind the world in 4G, has resolved to lead the world in 6G. Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, Scindia said 5G in India has become the fastest-adopted 5G technology in the world. "Today we have 550 million users on 5G...But we will not rest here. By 2030 our target is to take that number from 550 million to a billion customers on 5G," he said. On 6G, Scindia said the Bharat 6G Alliance, which has 90 institutions involved with it, has established 7,700 patents, of which 4,400 are international. "We were behind the world in 4G. We marched with the world on 5G. But it is our resolve that we will lead the world on 6G," he said.

Explainer: What is 5G network slicing and why telcos oppose Trai's proposal

5G slicing rules have exposed a split over how network congestion should be measured, with Trai pushing safeguards and operators warning that its 80 per cent PRB threshold could constrain networks

Govt relaxes radiation limits for 5G towers to boost coverage: Report

The revised electromagnetic field limit rules will come into effect next month and double the permitted power density for a 5G base tower station (BTS) to 10 watt per square metre from 5 watts at pres

India to surpass 1 billion 5G subscribers by 2031 as global coverage widens

According to a new Ericsson report, by 2025-end, India is expected to record 394 million 5G subscriptions, making up 32 per cent of all mobile subscriptions in the country

Why India's 5G and broadband expansion is slowing despite high demand

India's 5G and broadband expansion is moving slower than expected, raising concerns among telecom companies about meeting the country's long-term digital goals

Motorola launches Moto G86 Power smartphone at Rs 17,999: Specs, features

Motorola's Moto G86 Power features MediaTek Dimensity 7400, 50MP Sony sensor, 120Hz pOLED display, Android 15-based Hello UI, and military-grade durability

NxtQuantum AI-powered 5G smartphones to be next market giant-killer

Currently, the cheapest 5G smartphones in India are priced above ₹8,000. Sheth's latest offering promises not just affordability, but also compatibility with standalone and non-standalone 5G networks

BSNL to launch 5G in Delhi, key cities by September-end: Officials

BSNL to begin 5G rollout in Delhi and select cities by September as 4G deployment crosses 93,000 towers with plans to scale further after first 1 lakh sites

Vodafone Idea share price rises after company launches 5G in Bengaluru

Vodafone Idea or Vi shares were in demand on bourses after the company launched its 5G services in Bengaluru after rollouts in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Patna and Chandigarh

Airtel to acquire 400 MHz spectrum from Adani Enterprises in 5G boost

Adani Data Networks secured the right to use 400 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz millimetre wave band in August 2022. However, the company never rolled out its 5G services

Vodafone Idea share gains 5% on rolling out 5G services in Mumbai; details

The uptick in the Vodafone Idea share price came after the company launched its 5G services in Mumbai

From AI chips to 6G testing: How India's tech landscape evolved in 2024

A new Centre of Excellence on Classical and Quantum Communications for 6G has been inaugurated this year at the IITM Research Park in Chennai to spearhead research and development in 6G technologies

Killer application for 5G is not single use cases but use places: Ericsson

Tracking global trends for over two decades, ConsumerLab sees GenAI driving the next wave of 5G adoption in India

India's 5G users to touch 970 mn by 2030: Ericsson Mobility report

User satisfaction with 5G doubled in Tier-III cities

Reliance Jio tops in mobile data traffic globally, driven by 5G adoption

Reliance Jio has secured its position as the world's top mobile data provider for the third straight quarter, driven by a robust 5G rollout and significant subscriber growth

India's 5G speed drops amid soaring data consumption and need for spectrum

According to Ookla overall median download speeds in the country have fallen by 15 per cent from 107.03 mbps in April -June to 91.7 in July- September of CY 2024

Half of India to have 5G mobile subscribers by 2030, projects GSMA

This unprecedented growth in 5G subscribers in India will also lead to a massive expansion of data consumption, impelling Indian telcos to make large investments

Telecom gear maker Ericsson maps out India's 5G dominance over the US

Projects Indian telcos will upgrade to 5G Advanced in two years

India emerges as second-largest global 5G smartphone market, overtakes US

China leads the global 5G smartphone market with a 32 per cent share, followed by India with 13 per cent, while the US has dropped to third place with 10 per cent