5G Technology: News
12 Dec 2024
JioCinemaReliance Jio launches new year welcome plan for ₹2,025
Reliance Jio has launched a new prepaid plan, dubbed the New Year Welcome Plan 2025, for its Indian customers.
04 Dec 2024
4GAirtel signs multi-billion dollar 4G, 5G extension deal with Ericsson
Bharti Airtel has announced a multi-year, multi-billion dollar contract with Ericsson for the provision of 4G and 5G products and solutions.
29 Nov 2024
IndiaIndia is leading global 5G adoption, GenAI usage: Ericsson report
India leads the world in 5G adoption and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) usage, the 2024 Ericsson ConsumerLab Report has found.
20 Nov 2024
Bharti AirtelAirtel partners with Nokia to boost 5G services in India
Bharti Airtel has signed a multi-year, multi-billion dollar market extension deal with Nokia.
13 Nov 2024
NVIDIANVIDIA, SoftBank introduce world's first combined AI and 5G network
In a major development, leading chipmaker NVIDIA has partnered with SoftBank to introduce the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G telecommunications network.
22 Oct 2024
Reliance JioWhy your Airtel, Jio 5G download speed is getting slower
Two years after their launch in India, Airtel and Jio have witnessed a major fall in 5G download speeds, a new study by analytics firm Opensignal has found.
22 Oct 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedBSNL's network will now automatically block spam calls, text messages
State-owned telecom giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has unveiled a new logo, as it gears up for the commercial launch of 4G services.
17 Oct 2024
4GVi to launch 5G services in India by March 2025
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has detailed plans to launch 5G services in 17 circles across India by March 2025, starting with Delhi and Mumbai.
02 Oct 2024
Indian EconomyIndia's digital economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2028
India is on track to become a $1 trillion digital economy by 2028, according to a report by Ask Capital.
23 Sep 2024
4GWhat Vi's $3.6B network deal means for investors and customers
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has secured a significant $3.6 billion funding deal, set to revitalize the telecom company and enhance its network infrastructure.
19 Sep 2024
Bharti AirtelBharti Airtel nears ₹10 lakh crore m-cap amid stock surge
Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications service provider in India, has seen its share price reach an all-time high of ₹1,675 per share. This represents a significant increase of 62% in 2024 alone.
19 Aug 2024
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Live near an airport? You could soon access 5G services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is working toward enhancing 5G connectivity at 124 airports across India, as per Moneycontrol.
14 Aug 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedIndia unable to export 5G tech because of BSNL
The Indian government's ambitious plan to export locally developed 4G and 5G network technologies has hit a roadblock, due to delays in BSNL's 4G network rollout.
12 Aug 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedHere's when BSNL will launch its 5G services
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecommunications company, has announced plans to introduce its 5G services in India.
10 Aug 2024
Bharat Sanchar Nigam LimitedBSNL launching universal 4G/5G SIM platform with no geographical restrictions
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is preparing to launch a new universal SIM platform, compatible with both 4G and 5G networks.
07 Aug 2024
Reliance JioReliance Jio to export homegrown telecom tech
Reliance Jio, a prominent player in India's telecom sector, has revealed plans to distribute its homegrown technologies worldwide.
04 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyScientists unveil battery-free tech that harvests energy from radio signals
A team of researchers has developed an innovative technology that can harness power from ambient radio frequency (RF) signals originating from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G.
10 Jul 2024
Reliance JioJio introduces new unlimited 5G add-on plans amid tariff hikes
Reliance Jio has unveiled three new 'True Unlimited Upgrade' add-on plans in response to customer dissatisfaction over recent tariff hikes and the discontinuation of popular, affordable prepaid plans, including the ₹1,559 (yearly) and ₹359 (monthly) packs.
27 Jun 2024
IndiaIndia's 5G user base to hit 840 million by 2029
India is expected to witness a significant surge in its 5G user base, reaching approximately 840 million by the end of 2029, as per the latest report from Ericsson Mobility.
25 Jun 2024
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)India gears up for spectrum auction worth over ₹96,300 crore
India is set to kick off its spectrum auction today, with airwaves valued at a whopping ₹96,317.65 crore up for grabs.
11 Jun 2024
Latest Tech NewsNokia makes world's first phone call with spatial audio
Nokia has successfully completed the first-ever audio and video call via 3D spatial audio technology.
17 May 2024
Vodafone IdeaVodafone Idea to begin 5G rollout around Diwali
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has unveiled plans to initiate its 5G rollout in about six months, possibly around Diwali, which falls on November 1.
12 Apr 2024
Aditya Birla GroupVodafone Idea's ₹18,000 crore FPO starts April 18
Vodafone Idea has officially announced the launch of a follow-on public offering (FPO) of its equity shares, valued at ₹18,000 crore.
11 Apr 2024
University Of CaliforniaMini 5G towers could solve your smartphone battery woes: Research
A team of scientists from the University of California has proposed an innovative strategy that could potentially extend smartphone battery life by up to 50% in urban areas.
07 Apr 2024
Aditya Birla GroupVI gets approval to raise ₹2,075cr from Aditya Birla Group
Vodafone Idea has announced its plans to secure a substantial investment of ₹2,075 crore from its promoter, the Aditya Birla Group.
06 Mar 2024
PocoPOCO, Airtel working on most affordable 5G phone in India
Himanshu Tandon, POCO's India head, recently dropped hints about the launch of the most budget-friendly 5G smartphone in India.
27 Feb 2024
NubiaZTE returns to global market with slew of innovative products
At the ongoing MWC 2024 expo in Spain, China's ZTE has announced its global expansion into Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
13 Jan 2024
Reliance JioJio's unlimited 5G data offer to continue until early 2025
Reliance Jio has been offering unlimited 5G data to its customers as a complimentary benefit with recharge plans and 4G data packs since the telecom operator began its 5G rollout.
24 Dec 2023
Reliance JioReliance Jio introduces 'New Year 2024' offer for prepaid users
As 2024 rolls in, Reliance Jio, India's leading telecom provider, has announced its 'New Year 2024' offer for subscribers.
20 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentIndia's digital transformation in 2023: Advancements in infrastructure and initiatives
The year 2023 marked a digital revolution for India. The Indian government introduced several initiatives under 'Digital India,' to transform the nation's digital landscape.
26 Nov 2023
Reliance JioJio AirFiber reaches 494 cities: Check availability in your region
India's top telecom operator, Reliance Jio, is swiftly expanding its 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service, Jio AirFiber, in the country.
11 Nov 2023
Reliance JioJio AirFiber expands to 115 cities in India: Check availability
Reliance Jio's 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service, Jio AirFiber, has extended its reach to 115 cities throughout India since its debut with eight cities on September 19.
29 Oct 2023
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)Government aims to keep India's telecom services most affordable globally
India's Union Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining the country's telecom services as the most cost-effective worldwide.
27 Oct 2023
Reliance JioJio's 5G rollout fastest in the world, says Akash Ambani
Akash Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, declared that Jio has accomplished the world's fastest 5G technology deployment, setting up a 5G cell every 10 seconds.
22 Oct 2023
SpaceXWhat is Starlink's direct-to-cell service, launching next year
In August 2022, SpaceX and T-Mobile partnered to provide coverage from space with direct-to-cell connectivity.
06 Oct 2023
IndiaIndia's 5G roll-out among fastest in the world: Nokia CEO
India is making impressive progress in its 5G network roll-out, with Nokia President and CEO Pekka Lundmark, revealing that the country ranks among the top three nations with the largest 5G installed base.
02 Oct 2023
IndiaIndia climbs to 47th in 5G Speedtest Global Index
India has soared up the Speedtest Global Index, leaping 72 spots to land at 47th place in Q3 2023, thanks to the arrival of 5G technology.
25 Sep 2023
Bharti AirtelJio AirFiber vs Airtel Xstream AirFiber: Which is better
India's leading telcos Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have introduced their version of Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service powered by 5G technology.
18 Sep 2023
Reliance JioJio AirFiber to launch tomorrow: How it differs from JioFiber
Reliance Jio is gearing up to launch its wireless internet service, Jio AirFiber, tomorrow.
29 Aug 2023
JioJio's Haptik WhatsApp chatbot makes 5G migration easy
Jio Haptik has launched a WhatsApp chatbot to streamline the process for customers migrating to Reliance Jio's 5G network.
28 Aug 2023
Reliance IndustriesReliance Jio to complete 5G network rollout by December
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has announced that Jio's 5G network is set to achieve nationwide coverage by December this year.
14 Aug 2023
Reliance JioJio completes 5G rollout across all spectrum bands
Reliance Jio has successfully finished its minimum roll-out obligations for its 'True 5G' network across all 22 Licensed Service Areas (LSA).
07 Aug 2023
Bharti AirtelAirtel Xstream AirFiber launched as India's first 5G FWA service
Airtel has introduced Xstream AirFiber—a fixed wireless access service, for 5G users in India.
