5G Technology: News
5G in India: Understanding 5G spectrum auction and process involved
India is on the verge of getting its 5G network. The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has allowed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct the auction for the 5G spectrum.
5G in India: Launch soon as Cabinet approves spectrum auction
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has finally authorized the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) 5G spectrum auction, which means that India will soon have 5G services.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw makes India's first 5G call
IIT Madras played host to a historic event as union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made the first 5G call on a trial network using indigenously-developed telecom gears.
#Budget2022: 5G mobile services rollout in FY2022-23, says FinMin Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament on Tuesday.
OPPO conducts its first 5G VoNR call in India
OPPO has successfully conducted its first 5G Voice over New Radio (VoNR) call in India from its "5G Innovation" lab in Hyderabad.
Best 5G smartphones to buy in India under Rs. 20,000
The 5G technology is rapidly moving from trials to commercialization and tech giants have already started incorporating it in day-to-day devices like smartphones and laptops.
'Was it publicity stunt?': Juhi Chawla addresses 5G lawsuit allegations
Actress Juhi Chawla has finally reacted to her plea against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country and its subsequent dismissal by the Delhi High Court.
'Suit for publicity,' Delhi-HC quashes Juhi Chawla's 5G petition, fined
The plea filed by actress Juhi Chawla on Monday against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country has been quashed by the Delhi High Court.
Juhi Chawla files plea against 5G technology
Actress-environmentalist Juhi Chawla on Monday approached the Delhi High Court against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country, raising issues related to the radiation impact on citizens, animals, flora, and fauna.
OnePlus 9 series won't get additional 5G bands in India
OnePlus has confirmed that its 9 and 9 Pro flagship smartphones, which were announced in March, will not get additional 5G bands via software update in India.
India refuses Chinese companies to conduct 5G trials, China unhappy
India has disallowed top Chinese telecom companies from conducting 5G trials in the country even as it gave permission to over a dozen Indian and foreign service providers.
Reliance Jio seeks permission for 5G trials in India: Report
Reliance Jio has sought permission from the government to begin 5G trials in India, becoming the first telco in the country to initiate such proceedings.
5G panel seeks flexible conditions from Indian government for trials
The 5G committee has asked the government to formulate "flexible conditions including sufficient quantum and duration of the spectrum, unified license, and single-window clearance" to conduct 5G trials, according to a report.
#CES2019: Samsung showcases 5G phone prototype
On the occasion of CES 2019, Samsung unveiled some amazing TVs, laptops, and cute but functional robots.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G variant teased, launch imminent
Back in October when Xiaomi launched Mi Mix 3, the company had confirmed that a 5G variant of the flagship will be launched in 2019.
OnePlus 7 won't be 5G-capable, company confirms
When OnePlus said it plans to launch a 5G-capable phone in 2019, we all thought it would be its next flagship - the OnePlus 7.
First 5G-capable iPhone won't come before 2020, says report
The plans for 5G roll-out are moving as expected, but the market is still waiting for the first generation of 5G-enabled smartphones.
OPPO just tested 5G internet on a smartphone: Details here
Just as telecom gear makers continue to demonstrate 5G use-cases, OPPO has deployed the technology for accessing the internet.
Jio says affordable 5G devices will be available by 2021
As tech companies and internet service providers (ISPs) continue to gear up for full-fledged 5G trials in India, telecom giant Reliance Jio has given some insight into its mass adoption plan for the next-generation technology.
World's first 5G smartphone is launching on October 25
On October 25, Xiaomi will unveil its latest Mi Mix 3 smartphone.
Chinese giant Huawei submits proposal for 5G trials in India
In a bid to support 5G roll-out in India, Chinese tech giant Huawei has submitted a proposal to take part in upcoming field trials.
BSNL pens deal with Softbank, NTT Communications for 5G roll-out
BSNL has penned a deal with Japan's Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and internet-of-things (IoT) technologies in India.
China asks India for 'level playing field' in 5G trials
Following reports that India is planning to exclude Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE from 5G trials in the country, China, on Wednesday, sought a "level playing field, transparent and fair environment" for 5G trials in India.
Lenovo to launch first 5G smartphone with Snapdragon 855 processor
The groundwork is being done for the next big thing(s) in the smartphone space - 5G connectivity and next-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset - both of which should be available by 2019.
Key takeaways from India's new telecom policy
On Wednesday, the Telecom Commission - the highest decision-making body of the Department of Telecom - approved, in totality, the recommendations made by the Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) on the National Digital Communications Policy 2018.
Ericsson launches innovation center in IIT-Delhi as 5G era dawns
While 5G technology is set to see its global debut sometime later this year in the US, India will have to wait a while before it's 5G-capable.
Ericsson sets up India's first 5G innovation lab at IIT-Delhi
Giving Narendra Modi's 5G dream a big push, Swedish Telecommunications Company Ericsson has set up India's first 5G innovation lab at IIT-Delhi.
Commercial 5G roll-out expected in 2018, India to follow suit
2018 is set to go down in history as a breakthrough year for information technology, with commercial roll-out of 5G technology expected by the end of this year, said Swedish telecom company, Ericsson.
5G Smartphone shipments to exceed 100 million by 2021
According to a latest research by Counterpoint, the 5G smartphone shipments are estimated to grow 255% by 2021, to reach nearly 110 million units.
Airtel, Huawei conduct 5G network trial; achieve throughput of 3Gbps
Huawei, along with Bharti Airtel, recently tested 5G network trial.
Race to bring 5G services is heating up: Here's more
The race to bring super-fast 5G wireless services to market is heating up, with the first commercial deployment of the much-anticipated technology expected at the end of the year.
Mobile World Congress: Huawei launches world's first commercial 5G-modem
Chinese tech giant Huawei has unveiled the first ever commercial 5G modem in the world at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona.
Mobile World Congress 2018: AI, 5G, IoT to take center-stage
Mobile World Congress (MWC), a pilgrimage for smartphone and gadget lovers, has grown to become the launch-pad for digital transformation as well.
Tech Mahindra bets big on 5G, sets-up lab in Bengaluru
Tech Mahindra has set up a lab in Bengaluru, in association with US chipmaker Intel as part of its preparedness for 5G services expected to be rolled out by 2019, said a top executive of the IT firm.
India's first 5G network trial successfully completed
Chinese technology giant Huawei and Indian telecom services provider Bharti Airtel have successfully conducted the country's first 5G network trial under a test set-up.
Spectra's 1Gbps Internet coming soon to Mumbai and Chennai
For those of you in Mumbai and Chennai and haven't yet taken the Mbps to Gbps leap, Spectra will soon be introducing its 1Gbps connection in your cities.
Trump-administration to build 5G network to guard against China
The US Government is reportedly mulling to takeover a part of the country's mobile networks and build a centralized, super-fast 5G network within three years to guard the nation against China.
India ranks 76, 109 in broadband and mobile Internet-speeds: Ookla
Reflecting the massive transformation India underwent this year in terms of Internet speeds, the country was ranked 76th and 109th for fixed-broadband and mobile Internet speeds, respectively, on Ookla's November Speedtest Global Index.
Airtel gets 5G ready. Enough to topple Jio?
Telecom major Airtel has started deploying India's first state-of-the-art Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology.
Come March 2018, BSNL to begin 5G field trials
In an attempt to bring the latest innovation in communications to its users, telecom firm BSNL announced that it signed an agreement with American tech company Coriant.