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5G is here in India as major network carriers roll out the high-speed internet service across the country. Most 5G capable smartphones in the country have also received updates from their manufacturers to enable 5G network support. However, Google Pixel users have been made to wait on that front. Google’s 5G capable handsets have not … Read more
From connecting people with 5G services to lowering the cost of operations, the country’s revitalised telecom sector is witnessing the bloom of reforms, and is set to attract more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore investments to build up networks in the new year. Once the poster boy of India’s growth story, then a debt-laden segment … Read more
Asserting that the Centre has sanctioned Rs.. 5,600 crore for telecom services in Odisha this fiscal, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said 5G services will be launched in the eastern state before the Republic Day celebrations next year. In an apparent reference to the ruling BJD in the state, the minister also said, “now, … Read more
Xiaomi India on Tuesday announced its partnership with Reliance Jio to offer the telco’s ‘True 5G’ experience to its consumers. Smartphone models supporting the Standalone (SA) network have received a software update to work seamlessly on Reliance Jio‘s network, according to a statement. The enabled devices include Mi 11 Ultra 5G, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G, … Read more
The Indian smartphone market struggled in 2022, falling short of expectations, says Counterpoint. One major factor was the component shortages that affected the market at the beginning of the year. While these issues were eventually resolved in the first half of the year, consumer demand did not recover as expected. This weak demand was particularly … Read more
Reliance Jio has introduced a New Year Launch offer prepaid plan for its customers, offering voice, data, and a bunch of Jio services. The newly-launched plan provides 2.5GB data per day, unlimited voice calling, 100 SMS per day, and is valid for 252 days. This New Year Launch offer plan costs Rs. 2,023. The plan … Read more
Ruchir Shukla is Managing Director at SafeHouse Tech, an Indian-Israeli cyber security company. Over the past 5 years, he has played a pivotal role in accelerating the company’s growth and building sustainable sales & operation channels for SafeHouse in India, spreading the company’s reach to be actively selling in over 700 Indian cities, and recording … Read more
Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra have announced a strategic partnership under which they have deployed ‘5G for Enterprise’ solution at Mahindra’s Chakan manufacturing facility, making it India’s first 5G-enabled auto manufacturing unit. The ‘5G for Business’ solution is said to have enhanced Chakan’s network connectivity resulting in improved speeds for software flashing, a critical operation … Read more
Deloitte India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) project that the Indian telecom industry will grow by $12.5 billion every three years thanks to the adoption of 5G technology. In a report released today, the organizations said that 5G has the potential to accelerate economic growth in India, creating job opportunities and connecting urban … Read more
Apple has just announced the arrival of official 5G support on iPhones in India, starting at 11:30pm on December 13, for subscribers who have Jio and Airtel connections. With the release of iOS 16.2, users in India will be able to take advantage of 5G network speed in areas where coverage is available. 5G support … Read more