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India to have over 1 bn 5G connections by 2031: Ericsson Mobility report

India will cross 1 billion 5G subscriptions by 2031 as affordable devices, expanding networks and soaring data usage fuel rapid adoption, says the latest Ericsson Mobility Report

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

Govt wants telcos to ditch foreign gear for homegrown equipment: Here's why

The Centre is reportedly urging private telcos to use more homegrown equipment, a move that could hit foreign suppliers and benefit local firms, with a mandate likely if voluntary targets fall short

OPPO K13 Turbo series phones with built-in cooling fans launched: Details

OPPO K13 Turbo is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 chipset, while the Pro variant comes with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC. Both features the new "Storm Engine" cooling technology

Time to monetise 5G through differentiated services: Ericsson exec

Telecom operators should build businesses around 5G through XR devices and smart glasses, says Ericsson's APAC CTO Magnus Ewerbring, who predicts 5G will dominate for over a decade

Bharti Airtel market cap tops ₹12 trillion; rallies 27% thus far in CY2025

A combined market-cap of Bharti Airtel (₹11.43 trillion) and Bharti Airtel's partly paid shares (₹59,994 crore) touched at ₹12 trillion in intra-day trade, the BSE data shows.

5G traffic rises 3x in India due to fixed wireless access boom: Nokia

With 5G FWA making up 25 per cent of overall 5G data, the findings solidify home broadband as the only major segment where 5G can be quickly monetised by telecom companies

Vodafone Idea explores partnership with Musk's Starlink after Airtel, Jio

Vodafone Idea plans to deploy 75,000 5G sites in 17 regions over three years, upgrading 10,000 towers with 900 MHz spectrum and has added 11,000 new towers in the past nine months

Ericsson, Airtel, Volvo partner to research 5G digital twin tech, AI

The research engagement, to be conducted at the Volvo Group Factory and Volvo Group's research and development centre in Bangalore, will explore industrial metaverse applications

Airtel, Reliance Jio scale back 5G expansion amid lower network investment

The quarterly addition of 5G sites in India has dropped sharply, with Jio and Airtel slowing deployments due to reduced capex, impacting telecom infrastructure firms

Samsung launches Galaxy F06 affordable 5G smartphone in India: Price, specs

Priced at Rs 9,999 onwards, the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G smartphone is said to support 12 5G bands across all telecom operators

By end of 2026, entire country will operate exclusively on 5G: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister highlights rapid advancements in telecom, infrastructure, and public welfare, positioning India as a global leader in tech and development

Samsung Galaxy F06 5G phone to be launched on February 12: What to expect

Samsung said that the Galaxy F06 5G will support 12 5G bands across all telecom operators, improving connectivity and Internet speed

Lava Yuva 2 budget 5G phone launched with backlight design: Price, specs

Priced at Rs 9499, the Lava Yuva 2 5G smartphone is now available at Lava's retail outlets in Marble Black and Marble White colourways

Vivo Y29 5G launches in India with military-grade durability: Price, specs

Priced at Rs 15,499 onwards, the Vivo Y29 5G smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip

Moto g35 budget 5G smartphone launched in India at Rs 9,999: Check features

The Moto g35 5G will be available in a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant starting December 16 on Motorola India's official website, Flipkart, and select retail stores

Apple plans three-year modem rollout in a bid to top Qualcomm 5G chips

Apple's new component is set to feature in the iPhone SE, the company's entry-level smartphone, which is scheduled for its first update since 2022 next year

AT&T expects over $18 bn in cash flow in 2027, driven by 5G, fiber services

Shares of the company rose more than 4 per cent during the session to their highest level since May 2021

AT&T targets $18 bn in free cash flow by 2027, driven by 5G, fiber growth

The wireless carrier aims to double its fiber internet availability and enhance its 5G network, offering customers bundled discounts on high-speed fiber data and wireless phone services

Vivo Y300 5G launching in India on Nov 21 with AI features: Expected specs

The upcoming Vivo Y300 5G smartphone features a flat-frame design with a dual-camera setup and a ring light at the back