4G: News
MTNL surges 10% as BSNL gets ₹6,000cr for 4G expansion
Shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) surged by a whopping 10.3% in early trading today.
Airtel 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.
Airtel partners with Nokia to boost 5G services in India
Bharti Airtel has signed a multi-year, multi-billion dollar market extension deal with Nokia.
BSNL'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.
Vi 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.
What 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.
India 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.
BSNL 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.
6G vision: India to secure 127 key patents, lead globally
Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has revealed that India is working toward securing 127 key patents for 6G technology, aiming to lead the world in the 6G domain.
Indians stick to cheap feature phones amid smartphone affordability issues
India, the world's second-largest phone market, is witnessing a surge in feature phone usage due to smartphone affordability concerns.
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.
Vodafone Idea is offering 130GB additional data to its users
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched the 'Vi Guarantee Program,' a new initiative aimed at providing an additional 130GB data to new 4G and 5G smartphone users.
BSNL will launch 4G services across India in August
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-owned telecom company, is preparing to launch its 4G services across India in August.
BSNL is re-emerging from shadows: How is telco reviving itself
There was a time when state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was synonymous with India's telecom sector. But things went downhill after private players took over the market.
Nokia plans to launch 4G on Moon by this year
Nokia is planning to launch 4G services on the Moon, with the aim of facilitating lunar discoveries.
These Reliance Jio prepaid plans offer 3GB of data daily
Reliance Jio is the biggest telecom operator in the Indian market and has become so quickly.
5G v/s 4G: How are the two networks different?
The fifth generation of mobile networks or 5G is a radical transformation of cellular technology.
Delhi-born Nishant Batra leading project to install 4G on moon
Delhi-born Nishant Batra, a top executive at Finnish firm Nokia, is leading a project to establish the first 4G cellular network on the moon.
Apple ordered to pay $300 million in LTE patent retrial
In an ongoing dispute with a company called Optis that owns patents on the LTE cellular standard, Apple has been ordered to pay $300 million in royalties after a retrial in the patent dispute over wireless technology used in iPhones and other products.
After nearly 2 years, 4G mobile internet restored in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday announced that 4G mobile internet services will be restored across the union territory.
A year later, two J&K districts get 4G internet
More than a year after internet services were suspended in J&K, 4G speed returned to two districts — Ganderbal and Udhampur — on a trial basis from Sunday, days after the Centre submitted in Supreme Court that it was toying with such an idea.
No Chinese equipment for 4G upgradation: Centre to BSNL
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) to not use any Chinese equipment in its 4G upgradation work.
Tamil film director Arun Prasath dies in a road accident
In a tragic piece of news, Tamil filmmaker Arun Prasath passed away on Friday (May 15) in a road accident near Mettupalayam in Coimbatore, according to several news reports.
SC doesn't order to restore 4G Internet services in J&K
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to pass an order on the restoration of 4G services in Jammu and Kashmir, asking a special committee to look into the concerns of various petitioners.
After Haryana, Airtel discontinues 3G services in Punjab
Airtel has shut down its 3G services in Punjab with an aim to boost the 4G LTE services in the circle.
All about BSNL's aggressive plans to expand 4G, VoLTE services
In a bid to stay relevant in the highly-competitive telecom space of India, BSNL is taking on rivals by upping its deployment of 4G services.
Vivo iQoo Pro, with Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset, goes official
As an addition to its Vivo iQoo series, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the all-new iQoo Pro in its home country.
Lenovo Tab V7 launched in India at Rs. 13,000
Expanding its tablets' line-up, Lenovo has launched the Tab V7 in India at a starting price of Rs. 12,990.
#TechBytes: Top entry-level feature phones that can run WhatsApp
WhatsApp, the leading messaging app in the world, has redefined personal communication. But if you think only high-priced phones can run the app, you are wrong.
#TechBytes: Top entry-level feature phones that can run WhatsApp
WhatsApp, the leading messaging app in the world, has redefined personal communication. But if you think only high-priced phones can run the app, you are wrong.
Dhanbad has highest 4G availability, beats Delhi and Bengaluru
4G is the daily driver for millions, but when it comes to availability, you may notice occasional drops and lags while moving from one place to another.
Reliance Jio could soon launch affordable large-screen smartphones in India
In a bid to attract India's 500 million feature phone users and net them under its 4G network, Reliance Jio is working to launch affordable VoLTE smartphones.
Soon, Airtel 4G users could get 500Mbps mobile download speeds
Airtel users could soon get download speeds up to 500Mbps, maybe even more, thanks to a new 4G LTE technology currently being tested by the telecom giant.
How Bharti Airtel plans to beat Reliance Jio
In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, which is fast expanding its subscriber base, Bharti Airtel is considering to launch budget VoLTE smartphones.
Kolkata tops in 4G availability, much ahead of Delhi, Mumbai
Kolkata, India's City of Joy, has a reason to cheer.
Huawei AI Cube: An Alexa-powered smart speaker with 4G modem
Marking its entry in the smart speaker space, Chinese giant Huawei unveiled its AI Cube smart speaker on Friday.
Airtel users can get Rs.2,600 cashback on Amazon-exclusive 4G smartphones
Airtel and Amazon have partnered to offer a cashback of Rs. 2,600 on all 4G smartphones that sell exclusively on the e-commerce platform in the country.
Airtel has highest 4G download speeds in India: Report
According to a report by London-based wireless coverage mapping agency OpenSignal, Bharti Airtel has the maximum 3G and 4G download speeds in India.
Vodafone to create the first 4G network on the moon
Germany-based new-space company PTScientists has partnered with Vodafone and Nokia to create a 4G network on the moon in 2019.
BSNL to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles
State owned telecom firm BSNL today signed a pact with Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia to roll out 4G services in 10 telecom circles covering Western and Southern regions in India.
HMD Global may launch upgraded Nokia 8110 with 4G LTE
According to a report, HMD Global is expected to launch an upgraded version of the Nokia 8110 (originally launched in 2008) along side a slew of smartphones to be unveiled at their company event in Mobile World Congress, tomorrow.
#SmartphoneEssentials2018: Things you should look for in your next smartphone
The smartphone technology is evolving so fast that what was futuristic a few months ago is common today.
India records slowest 4G LTE speed in the world
According to a report by UK-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal, India has recorded the slowest 4G LTE speed in the world at an average speed of 6.13 Mbps.
Jivi Mobiles' Energy E3 smartphone available for just Rs. 699
Indian smartphone maker Jivi Mobiles is offering its Energy E3 smartphone for just Rs. 699.
Reliance Jio to launch cheapest "4G smartphone" soon
After releasing the 4G JioPhone feature phone, Jio is reportedly gearing up for a low-cost 4G smartphone, according to Chinese chipmaker Spreadtrum.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is now Rs. 1000 cheaper!
The second-largest smartphone seller in India, Xiaomi, has announced a price-cut for its large-display Mi Max 2 phablet launched in July in the country.
Second round of JioPhone bookings to start after Diwali: Reports
Reports have emerged that Reliance Jio will resume bookings for its JioPhone right after Diwali. "Likely from October end or November first week," a Reliance Retail channel partner has said.
Jio effect: Airtel offers 4G smartphone at Rs. 1,399
Airtel has finally announced a 4G smartphone in partnership with Karbonn mobiles.
JioPhone deliveries start, here's how you can track your order
On Sunday, Reliance Jio started shipping six million units of the much-anticipated JioPhone.
Here's how to sign up for Jio's 'free' phone
It's been a week since Jio launched its 'free' new feature phone. Earlier, it was rumored that pre-booking would start in 10 days.
Dual-SIM 4G smartphones cause network issues: IT Minister
At a time when the Indian mobile landscape is fast evolving, the Minister of State for Electronics and IT, PP Chaudhary, highlighted the issues faced by users due to dual-SIM 4G smartphones.