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Qualcomm introduces long-range platform for efficient outdoor 5G

Chip-maker Qualcomm on Tuesday introduced a new 5G RAN Platform that can boost the signal range by up to 240 per cent, significantly reducing the number of base-stations

What's powering the rally in Reliance Industries' stock?

Another key reason for the recent stock surge, according to analysts at Jefferies, is the hope that the government may withdraw export duties on diesel and aviation fuel

DoT directs telecom providers to not install 5G base stations near airports

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed Telecom providers to not install any 5G base stations in the 3,300-3,670 MHz band in the area of 2.1 km from runways at all airports in India

50% subscriptions in India to be 5G by 2028: Ericsson Mobility report

The total mobile data traffic in the India region is estimated to grow from 18 exabyte (EB) per month in 2022 to 53 EB per month in 2028

Qualcomm to remain Apple's primary 5G modem supplier for 2023 iPhones

Qualcomm will remain the primary supplier of 5G modems for the upcoming iPhones, a top executive has said

Airports, nearby areas may not get 5G network services anytime soon

DGCA asks telcos to ensure a buffer zone amid fears of C-band 5G interfering with aircraft altimeters

Premiumisation drove the surge in smartphone sales this festive season

Smartphone sales were up 40% during Navratri and Dussehra, over the Shradh period. The premium segment and 5G-enabled devices drove most of this growth, says GfK report

5G signals won't interfere with flight operations, telcos reiterate

Senior industry executives say no recent discussions with government on issue of 5G signals interfering with aviation instruments, companies remain open to talks

Telecom firms fear surge of 'pseudo-TSPs' due to private 5G network

This, they feel, could happen under direct allocation of spectrum by the govt

Gujarat becomes first state to get Jio True 5G across all districts

Reliance Jio said Gujarat has become the first state to get 'True 5G' in each of the 33 district headquarters

TCS front runner for BSNL 4G network roll out deal, ITI in race too

BSNL will be using a 4G core, developed indigenously for the first time by C-DOT

C-DoT's indigenous, low-cost 4G and 5G stack attracts global interest

Global vendors like Nokia and Ericsson have been selling both proprietary hardware and software integrated into one which does not give users any flexibility

India's 5G tablet shipments grow 61% QoQ in Q3 of Calendar 2022: CMR report

Overall tablet market was up 22% sequentially, likely to grow by 10-15% in the full calendar year

Reliance Jio announces rollout of 'True 5G' service in Delhi, NCR cities

Company's welcome offer will give users unlimited data at up to 1Gbps speeds

Bharti Airtel starts offering 5G service around 13 locations in Gurugram

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced the launch of 5G services at around 13 locations in Gurugram. The service will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the roll-out, the company said. "I am thrilled to announce the launch of Airtel 5G Plus in Gurugram. Airtel customers can now experience ultrafast network and enjoy speeds up to 20-30 times faster than the current 4G speeds. We are in the process of lightning the entire city which will allow customers to enjoy superfast access to high-definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and more," Bharti Airtel, Delhi NCR, CEO Nidhi Lauria said. Customers with 5G-enabled devices will enjoy high-speed Airtel 5G Plus network at no extra cost until the roll-out is more widespread. Currently the service is operational at DLF Cyber Hub, DLF Phase 2, MG Road, Rajiv Chowk, Iffco Chowk, Atlas Chowk, Udyog Vihar, Nirvana Count

Most of smartphone working on Jio 5G, rest models to be ready soon: Oppo

Smartphone maker OPPO India on Tuesday said that most of its smartphones are now working on the Jio 5G network and the rest of the devices will be made ready soon. The company said that all its smartphones that will be launched in India in future will come with support for Jio 5G services. "The brand has started rolling out software updates on their 5G-enabled product series across different price segments to support the standalone (SA) 5G network. Software updates for Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, Reno 7, F21 Pro 5G, F19 Pro+, K10 and A53s devices are already upgraded for SA network and users can now experience True 5G across cities wherein the network is available. Other models will be enabled for the SA network shortly," OPPO said in a statement. The 5G services were launched by Airtel and Jio in October but several 5G enabled smartphones were not supporting their network. Smartphone companies have been gradually rolling out software updates to support the 5G services of the two private .

Building 5G use cases needs strong public-private alliance: Nasscom study

Sectors such as healthcare, energy & utilities, manufacturing, and retail are expected to benefit from large-scale 5G adoption, which is expected to power up to 2 per cent of India's GDP by 2030

5G set to cover 80% of India by next October if chip supply is assured

Telcos to install over 1.5 million radios by then; all metros, and towns will be covered, say vendors

Reliance Jio aims to bring Kolkata under 5G service coverage by June 23

Reliance Jio Monday said that major parts of the city will be brought under the telecom major's 5G service by December of this year and the work will be completed by June 2023. The high speed data services will be launched in Siliguri soon and the north Bengal city will be second in the state after Kolkata where the company will offer its 5G services. The 5G launch in Siliguri will be part of the December 2023 dateline for complete coverage rollout by the company in the country, a senior official of Reliance Jio said. . Airtel had earlier announced the launch of its 5G services in Kolkata and Siliguri. Jio has launched its services in select cities and is ramping up coverage gradually. "In the Bengal region, we will soon launch 5G in Siliguri. In Kolkata, the coverage is currently being ramped up on a daily basis. Major parts of the city will be covered within December and it will be completed by June '23," the official said. Jio on Monday showcased its products and services at

Apple rolls out beta programme for iPhones to enable 5G services: Know more

Apple Inc has rolled out a beta programme to enable 5G on Apple devices as the upgrade lets users try out pre-release software. This software upgrade enables 5G access on Apple devices, as and when service providers Jio, Airtel and Vodafone enable 5G network access, sources said. Apple Users have to enrol for the Beta Programme on the website, install a profile and download the software. Jio users using iPhone 12 and above, in cities where JioTrue5G has been rolled out, will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio Welcome Offer provides unlimited 5G data at up to 1 Gbps speed to users at no additional cost. However, there is a condition that prepaid users must be on active Rs 239 and above plan. All Postpaid users are eligible for this trial. Airtel is not providing any special 5G offer like Jio to their users. In the cities/areas in which the Airtel 5G network has been launched, users can trial 5G services as a part of their existing plan, once they have updated the latest Apple