5g Technology

TMS Ep169: Weak rupee, 5G auction, Q&A with Mark Matthews, Open RAN

How a weaker rupee will impact the Indian economy and people? Why does a lukewarm response await the 5G auction? Are the markets heading into a bear phase? What is Open RAN? All answers here

TMS Ep175: IT pay hike, 5G & 6G launch, markets, Places of Worship Act

Will higher pay be the new norm in IT sector? Are we prepared to roll out next-gen mobile networks? Has the crash in mid, small-caps bottomed out? What is Places of Worship Act, 1991? Answers here

How prepared are we to roll out next-generation mobile networks?

PM Modi recently said that India is planning to launch 6G services by the end of this decade. But are we ready? While the 5G launch still looks like a distant dream, this report does a reality check

PM calls for rapid rollout of 5G, says will contribute $450 bn to economy

Modi added that the country should be ready to launch 6G service by the end of the decade

PM Modi virtually inaugurates India's first 5G testbed costing Rs 220 cr

Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of TRAI, the PM said the 5G testbed is an important step for self-reliance in the direction of critical and modern technologies

Airtel to set up digital tech hub in Pune, hire 500 people by FY23 end

Airtel is looking to hire across multiple experience and domains Big Data, Machine Learning, Dev Ops, Tech ops, etc

What is Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN)?

Short for Open Radio Access Network, Open RAN, is critical to 5G deployment. In India, the Open RAN architecture is essential but also fraught with challenges. Let us first understand what O-RAN is

Wipro, telecom gear maker HFCL join hands to develop 5G product portfolio

The companies will collaborate on a portfolio of 5G products for the telecommunications sector, including 5G radio access network and 5G transport equipment

5G voice users to reach 2.5 bn globally by 2026: Juniper Research report

The report identified interactive calling as a key opportunity for operators who have launched 5G to provide more valuable voice services and compete with OTT voice apps

Samsung expects to raise share in premium segment to 40% in H1'22

Samsung India senior vice-president Raju Pullan told PTI that Samsung led the Indian smartphone market in March 2022, capturing 22 per cent shipment volume and 27 per cent revenue share

Can O-RAN truly disrupt the rollout of 5G network tech or is this all hype?

Telecom equipment majors say its disruptive impact is a myth but service providers think otherwise

Trai slashes 5G spectrum base price in 3300-3670 MHz band by around 36%

Since last year, telecom companies have carried out 5G trials in the 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands

From immersive video to holograms: What will 5G experience be like?

Telcos are conducting 5G trials in India. Yesterday Airtel showcased high internet speed by recreating Kapil Dev's 175 run from 1983 World Cup in 4K to a spell-bounded audience in Manesar. Here's more

Will 5G launch in India turn the tables for telecom companies financially?

Telcos are focusing on building a market for new-use connectivity services till the consumer base gains critical mass

Apple to chime louder in Asia with new 5G iPhone SE

New 5G SE model should help low-end appeal in Asia; Apple prices latest phone at $429

Cyient partners with IIT-Hyderabad for 5G networks research collaboration

As part of the collaboration, Cyient will leverage a 5G core developed by IIT-Hyderabad for testing various digital use cases and interoperability with components

1 in every 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025, says Report

One in 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025 that will make better use of real-time data transfer and fast cloud-car communication, among other improvements, a new report has shown.

Apple might unveil first 5G supported low-cost iPhone SE in March

According to The Verge, a reliable source for Apple rumours has provided the news, and also divulged that the company is targeting March 8 for a spring event to show off these gadgets

DoT drops plan on local 5G standards after strong opposition from telcos

As part of the trial for 5G, telcos were asked to test out the 5Gi standards

France, Germany to support projects on 5G applications for pvt networks

France and Germany would support four projects on 5G applications for private networks with a total of 17.7 million euros, the countries' Ministries of Economic Affairs has said