While timing of 5G spectrum action is unclear, over 1 million 5G smartphones entered market in Sept quarter
They have achieved over 1 Gbps speed on the Reliance Jio 5GNR solution and the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platform
Nokia's stance is markedly different from the leading telecom company, Reliance Jio.
The bonds have been issued at a coupon rate of 6.79 per cent per annum for a 10-year period
The move entails moving from the current hardware-dependent networks to ones that will be software-centric with hardly any dependency on the underlying hardware.
However, credit risk remains manageable, reflecting the sector's resilience during the coronavirus pandemic
"Jio with its 5G-ready network and extensive fiber assets, would play a key role in the development of the 5G ecosystem in India, based on market dynamics," the annual report stated
The group will aim to create alternative suppliers of 5G equipment and other technologies to avoid relying on China
The industry has unanimously raised the issue of high spectrum price. However, DoT adopted the spectrum rate as recommended by Trai.
In India, Reliance Jio has approached the government to start 5G mobile network trials based on the technology and design that it has developed in-house
The device will go on sale starting from March 4 at 12 noon on Flipkart and iqoo.com
The company wants to offer future-ready products and people, who travel aboard, can use the handset as the technology is available in many developed countries, a company official said
The government has plans to conduct a spectrum auction in April-May which will also include airwaves for 5G services.
The 5G trials are widely-expected to begin between January and March
The meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash, lasted for over an hour. An official with one of the telcos said that all operators attended the meeting.
Despite several developments on the 5G front, the next-generation network connectivity is still nowhere close to being rolled out in India. Here's why
President Donald Trump has asked American firms to stop doing business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei, alleging that it was a tool of Chinese intelligence
Russia, China, Europe and India favoured stringent norms of 5G services but later, Russia agreed for usage of 5G in spectrum bands where satellites are being used
India has no alternative to cable broadband; network assets must reach every home