5g rollout

Image Source : PIXABAY 5G data consumption 4 times faster than 4G in India 5G users in India are using approximately 3.6 times as much mobile data traffic when compared to 4G since it was launched in October 2022 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A report showcased on Wednesday stated that the average monthly data traffic per user has also surged by 24 per cent…

The National Technology Day is a moment to reflect on the advancements in technology we have achieved in just one year. And the last year was filled with such examples. We saw major breakthroughs in blockchain technology, and web3 development, but what stole the show was AI after ChatGPT was launched publicly. And the prowess of AI is not something that anyone can deny any further. To explain the role this emerging technology is playing for businesses, Vikram Ahuja, Managing Director of ANSR and cofounder and CEO of…

As India celebrates National Technology Day, it is important to recognize the unique position India is in currently. From the sudden rise of electrical vehicles (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), UPI and digital banking usage, 5G rollout to the entry of new-age tech startups, India has all the tools in the right places to tap into a high growth spurt and bolster both the economy and our technological foundation for years to come. And to highlight the tech potential of India, we at HT Tech had a conversation with Aprup…

Malaysia said on Wednesday it will adopt a dual network model for its 5G rollout next year following widespread concerns about pricing and competition over a single state-run network. The decision is the latest by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's six-month-old administration aimed at dismantling monopolies and promoting competition, though it could create tension with Western countries that wanted Malaysia to stick with its original plan. Malaysia had in 2021 unveiled a plan for a state-owned agency, Digital Nasional Berhad…

All 5G enabled smartphones, except Apple's iPhones, will start supporting Airtel 5G services by the middle of this month, a senior Bharti Airtel official said.During the company's earnings call, Bharti Airtel Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Gopal Vittal said Apple will release the software update in the first week of November and all of its devices should support the company's 5G services by mid-December.Airtel is providing 5G services at 4G rates but it is likely to take call on the pricing of the next…

European telecom gear makers Ericsson and Nokia on Monday separately announced bagging contracts from India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio to build a mega 5G network. The announcements — neither divulged the deal sizes — came amid large network deployments across the country for 5G services, the next-generation technology that promises ultra-high internet speeds, lag-free connectivity, and new-age applications.Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson announced a long-term strategic 5G contract with Reliance Jio to…

Jio, India's largest telecom company, has chosen Nokia as a major supplier, the Finnish telecom equipment maker said on Monday, as India's biggest mobile carrier gears up to expand next-generation wireless services across the country. Nokia will supply Reliance Jio, which has more than 420 million customers, with 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment in a multi-year deal, the company said in a statement."Nokia will supply equipment from its AirScale portfolio, including base stations, high-capacity 5G Massive MIMO…

Soon after 5G services were launched in the country, Airtel and Reliance Jio said that they would make the service available for users in certain regions. While the services have started rolling out in several cities, users are not being able to use 5G on their smartphones since they don’t have the software support to start using 5G services yet. It must be noted that even if you have a 5G phone, an OTA update from the manufacturer will enable you to use 5G in India.No 5G for even latest iPhone 14 series in IndiaAirtel’s…

…

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday asked telecom service providers to gear up for the 5G launch post the issuance of spectrum allocation letters. In a first, the Department of Telecom (DoT) issued spectrum assignment letters on the same day the successful bidders of radio waves made upfront payments."5G Update: Spectrum assignment letter issued. Requesting TSPs to prepare for 5G launch," Vaishnaw wrote on Twitter. The DoT has received payment of around Rs 17,876 crore from service providers —  Bharti Airtel,…