Page 8 - Latest Updates on 5G
SOS call answered, now telecom sector to ring in 5G networks in 2022
A rare bonhomie among three private telecom companies in raising tariffs coming on the back of a bailout package by the government may have helped the telecom sector avert a crisis
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Indian telecom companies eye 5G services rollout with better profits
Telecom is a capital-intensive sector requiring continuous technological upgradation
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India to revamp century-old telecom laws that bar digital dream
The government is exploring ways to allow companies to merge, expand and operate without multiple bureaucratic approvals so as to avoid subsequent court battles
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What is 6G technology? What are its potentials?
India is currently testing 5G network services ahead of its final rollout. The country is also working towards developing 6G, using indigenously developed infrastructure. Let's find out what is 6G?
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On the fast track: Govt plans to complete 5G auctions in July
The industry estimates that by the end of 2022, when India's roll out will start, this number might hit close to 250-300 operators
Airtel, Capgemini to develop India-specific enterprise 5G solutions
Bharti Airtel and technology services major Capgemini on Tuesday announced to collaborate on bringing India-specific, 5G-based enterprise grade solutions to the country.
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Sterlite Technologies unveils its 5G-from-India offering at IMC 2021
The company expects that the end-to-end nature of solutions will fundamentally alter the game for super-fast and high quality 5G deployments
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5G testbed likely to be rolled out in early January: Telecom Secretary
The government is planning to roll out 5G testbed in early January to enable small and medium enterprises and other industry players to test their solutions on a working platform
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Affordable spectrum a must for 5G services, says Vodafone-Idea CEO
Currently 5G trials are underway and the govt hopes to hold a spectrum auction by April-May 2022; TRAI has also initiated a consultation exercise on the issue of 5G spectrum
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India to get indigenously developed 5G network in 2022 : MoS Chauhan
Chauhan said that digital initiatives are central to the government's policy of Atmanirbhar Bharat or self-reliant India.
Top headlines: CDS Rawat dies as chopper crashes; telco bosses speak at IMC
Business Standard brings you the top stories on Wednesday
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Telco bosses seek faster 5G rollout, bank support and end of litigation
Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani proposed five ideas, including making 5G rollout a national priority, affordability of devices and applications and quicker fibre rollout
Realme co-founder and CEO on the smartphone market and future plans
Madhav Sheth, co-founder and CEO of Realme, tells Business Standard's Surajeet Das Gupta about how he sees the markets panning out in the coming year and also about the company's future plan
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Year in review: Samsung A52 to iQOO Z5, best midrange smartphones of 2021
Business Standard lists top five best sub-Rs 30,000 smartphones that were launched in 2021
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Year in review: Samsung M32 to Lava Agni, best budget smartphones of 2021
Business Standard lists the five best budget smartphones under Rs 20,000 launched in 2021
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4G, 5G or 6G, all need wireless backhaul
A rose is a rose - or is there one that is sweeter?
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TRAI begins consultation on 5G auction, seeks views on private networks
Consultation paper dwells on issues related to spectrum pricing, valuation methodologies, service roll out, cap on holding and upfront payment and moratorium terms for future auctions
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'Tariff hikes, relief package to help telcos invest up to Rs 1.8 trn in 5G'
Improving bottomline along with the moratorium on government dues will provide telecom companies room to invest an estimated Rs 1.5-1.8 trn for 5G services, say Crisil
Vodafone-India showcases 5G health, education solutions; to expand trials
Is carrying out 5G trials in Gandhinagar and Pune with tech partners Nokia and Ericsson using 3.5 Ghz and 26 Ghz spectrum; plans to expand trials to automotive, healthcare and IoT
Telecom companies likely to ring in 5G services on Independence Day
Telcos are, of course, taking aggressive steps anyway, such as testing their 5G network capabilities through trial runs
