The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a revival package for BSNL. The package has a total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crore and includes increasing BSNL’s authorized capital from Rs. 1,50,000 crore to Rs. 2,10,000 crore. Continue reading “Cabinet sanctions Rs. 89,047 Crore for BSNL’s 4G, 5G upgrade”
Category: 5G
Apollo launches India’s first 5G-connected ambulance service
Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals Kolkata has introduced the first-ever 5G-connected Ambulance service in India. This advanced ambulance is specially designed with cutting-edge medical equipment, patient monitoring apps, and telemetry devices to efficiently transmit the patient’s health data to the hospital with minimal delay. Continue reading “Apollo launches India’s first 5G-connected ambulance service”
Airtel surpasses 2 million unique 5G users in Tamil Nadu
Airtel today announced that it has crossed the 2 million unique 5G customers mark in Tamil Nadu since its launch in Chennai in October last year. The company added that Airtel 5G service is available in over 500 cities/towns in Tamil Nadu. Continue reading “Airtel surpasses 2 million unique 5G users in Tamil Nadu”
Motorola leads as Best 5G smartphone brand in India: Report
According to a survey report by Techarc, Motorola has been ranked as the best 5G smartphone brand in India. The evaluation was based on the 3C framework – connectivity, coverage, and capability – which are the three core factors that users look for in a 5G smartphone. Continue reading “Motorola leads as Best 5G smartphone brand in India: Report”
Airtel surpasses 2 million 5G users in Mumbai
Airtel today announced that it has crossed the 2 million 5G customers mark in Mumbai since its launch in October last year. The company added that Mumbai is also the first city in the country to have 5G coverage in all its towns and talukas. Continue reading “Airtel surpasses 2 million 5G users in Mumbai”
Airtel, Jio, and other telcos to request relaxations in mmWave 5G roll out rules
Telecom operators are seeking relaxation in the rollout obligations for the 26 GHz band, also known as millimeter (mmWave) due to lack of a device ecosystem for these airwaves, according to the latest report from ET Telecom. Continue reading “Airtel, Jio, and other telcos to request relaxations in mmWave 5G roll out rules”
Jio 5G rolls out in Chardham temple premises in Uttarakhand
Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in Chardham temple premises in Uttarakhand. This will let piligrims visiting Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri dhams to latch on to Jio’s 5G network. Continue reading “Jio 5G rolls out in Chardham temple premises in Uttarakhand”
Airtel 5G now available in 3000 cities and towns across India
Airtel has announced that its 5G service is now available to customers in 3000 cities and towns in the country. The company said that all the key urban and rural parts of the country from Katra in Jammu to Kannur in Kerala, Patna in Bihar to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh to the Union territory of Daman and Diu now have Airtel 5G. Continue reading “Airtel 5G now available in 3000 cities and towns across India”
Airtel rolls out its 5G services in Ladakh
Airtel has announced the launch of its 5G services in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Districts of Leh and Kargil get Airtel 5G Plus services. The company launched 5G in 7 cities in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this year. Continue reading “Airtel rolls out its 5G services in Ladakh”
Xiaomi India and Vi partner to offer 5G on a range of phones
Xiaomi India has announced a partnership with Vodafone Idea (Vi) to provide 5G on a range of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone once Vi 5G services are launched by the operator. Last month, Vi partnered with motorola for 5G support on several moto phones. Continue reading “Xiaomi India and Vi partner to offer 5G on a range of phones”
Airtel launches 5G services in Port Blair
Airtel has announced the launch of its 5G services in Port Blair, making it the first operator to bring the power of 5G to the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The company recently rolled out its 5G Plus services in 235 cities, expanding the total availability to over 500 cities. Continue reading “Airtel launches 5G services in Port Blair”
Airtel 5G rolls out in 235 more cities, now live in 500 cities
Airtel has announced that its 5G Plus services are available to customers in 500 cities in the country. The company has added 235 cities to its network, making it one of the largest roll-outs to date. Continue reading “Airtel 5G rolls out in 235 more cities, now live in 500 cities”
Jio 5G rolls out in 41 more cities, now live in 406 cities
Reliance Jio today announced the launch of its True 5G services in 41 new cities in 16 States / Union Territories across the country, after rolling it out in 34 new cities last week. Continue reading “Jio 5G rolls out in 41 more cities, now live in 406 cities”
Google Pixel 6 series get 5G support in India
After adding 5G support for Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users on Airtel and Jio in India with the March Pixel feature drop last week, 5G support is now available for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users in India, even though the phones have not launched in India officially.
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Airtel launches introductory ‘Unlimited 5G data’ offer
To compete with Reliance Jio, Airtel has launched unlimited 5G data for its customers. The company said that this move is to encourage its customers to experience the power of the Airtel 5G Plus network. Continue reading “Airtel launches introductory ‘Unlimited 5G data’ offer”