Category: Operators

Roundup of all the Telecom providers and Operators

India 5G auction: Jio acquires spectrum worth Rs. 88,078 crore, Rs. 43,084 crore for Airtel, Vi spends Rs. 18,784 crore

5G spectrum auction ended today after 40 rounds, and the government received bids worth Rs. 1,50,173 crore for 71% of total 5G spectrum bid. A total of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum in various Low (600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz), Mid (3300 MHz) and High (26 GHz) frequency bands with a validity period of 20 years was put to auction. Continue reading “India 5G auction: Jio acquires spectrum worth Rs. 88,078 crore, Rs. 43,084 crore for Airtel, Vi spends Rs. 18,784 crore”

Vi Shows 1 Gbps 5G Download Speed in Bhopal Smart City using 5G Small Cell Deployment

Vi achieves 5.92 Gbps download speed during mmWave 5G trials

TRAI has been testing 5G readiness in different parts of the country with small cells and aerial fibre. As part of these trials by TRAI, Vodafone Idea (Vi) successfully tested the use of street furniture for small cells and aerial fibre deployment in Bhopal Smart City with a 5G download speed of 1Gbps on mobile handsets at four locations in Bhopal: New Market, Jyoti Square, Prabhat Petrol Pump, and Inter State Bus Terminus. Continue reading “Vi Shows 1 Gbps 5G Download Speed in Bhopal Smart City using 5G Small Cell Deployment”

Vi demos 5G download speed of up to 1.2Gbps at Bengaluru’s MG Road metro station

As part of a pilot phase by TRAI, Vodafone Idea (Vi) is testing how street furniture can be used for small cells and aerial fibre deployment at Namma Metro, Bengaluru. The main objective of these pilots is to make cross-sectoral infrastructure easier to use so that 5G networks can be put into place more quickly. 5G small cells are being tested on things like electric poles, bus stops, traffic lights, etc. Continue reading “Vi demos 5G download speed of up to 1.2Gbps at Bengaluru’s MG Road metro station”

India’s telecom subscriber base increased by 2.9 million in May 2022: TRAI

According to the data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,167.82 million at the end of April-22 to 1,170.73 million at the end of May-22, thereby showing a monthly growth rate of 0.25%. Continue reading “India’s telecom subscriber base increased by 2.9 million in May 2022: TRAI”

Airtel trials first private 5G network at BOSCH facility

In India, 5G is crucial for both the telecommunications sector and other sectors that heavily rely on automation. Typically, 5G operators will set up private network solutions for industries to boost the effectiveness of that particular business. Continue reading “Airtel trials first private 5G network at BOSCH facility”

Vi enhances 4G network coverage in Uttarakhand and UP West

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has enhanced its 4G experience in Uttarakhand & UP West. Vi has till now deployed the highly efficient 900MHz spectrum on 3100+ sites as well as 1800 MHz band on 10295 sites in Uttarakhand & UP West. Continue reading “Vi enhances 4G network coverage in Uttarakhand and UP West”

Mukesh Ambani steps down as Director of Reliance Jio, Akash Ambani made chairman

Reliance Jio today announced that SEBI filing that Mukesh Ambani has resigned as Director of the Company on June 27, 2022. Akash Ambani has been appointed as chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. However, Mukesh Ambani will continue as the chairman of Jio Platforms Ltd, the flagship company that owns all Jio digital services brands including Reliance Jio.

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Jio partners with DigiBoxx to offer 10GB extra storage to JioFiber users

Reliance Jio today announced that is has partnered with DigiBoxx, an Indian cloud storage service platform, to create cutting-edge storage solutions and better serve Jio’s current and prospective customer base’s needs for cloud consolidation. Continue reading “Jio partners with DigiBoxx to offer 10GB extra storage to JioFiber users”

Vi launches caller tune subscription packs starting at Rs. 49

Vi subscribers now have the option to replace the usual “tring tring” greeting with music of their choosing when they are getting incoming calls, rather than the default dial tone. Vi provides its users with an exciting option to set any song as their caller tune from a large choice of the current hits, all while enjoying the best of ad-free music in HD quality with the Vi App.  Earlier, Vi introduced new international roaming packs to its subscribers. Continue reading “Vi launches caller tune subscription packs starting at Rs. 49”

Vi enhances VoLTE capabilities in Maharashtra & Goa

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has enhanced voice calling experience for customers in Maharashtra & Goa by doubling VoLTE capacity in the two states. This enables more Vi customers to make calls using VoLTE and enjoy HD quality crystal clear voice with superfast call connect, said the company. Continue reading “Vi enhances VoLTE capabilities in Maharashtra & Goa”

Airtel Xstream Fiber launched in Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Bharti Airtel has launched Airtel Xstream Fiber, a Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) broadband service in Ladakh and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With the establishment of fibernet, the firm has become the first private ISP to roll out FTTH broadband in these remote areas, providing customers with world-class digital access. Over the next three years, the company plans to expand its FTTH footprint to over 2000 towns across the country, contributing to a digitally connected India. Continue reading “Airtel Xstream Fiber launched in Ladakh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands”

Vi enhances indoor 4G network coverage in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh

Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) today announced that it has deployed state-of-the-art L900 technology in the 900 MHz band on 3043 sites as well as 1800 MHz band on 11772 sites in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh. The company deployed LTE 900 and 1800 MHz in Delhi & NCR earlier this year. Continue reading “Vi enhances indoor 4G network coverage in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh”

Airtel launches Xstream multiplex in the Metaverse

Airtel today launched Xstream multiplex, an extension of Airtel’s Xstream Premium offering, which it says is the India’s first multiplex on the Partynite Metaverse platform. Yesterday, the company said that it has achieved a 2-million subscriber milestone within 100 days of its launch. Continue reading “Airtel launches Xstream multiplex in the Metaverse”

Reliance Jio launches 4G mobile services near Pangong Lake in Ladakh

Reliance Jio has officially launched 4G mobile services in Spangmik village near Pangong Lake in Ladakh and the company claims it is the first to provide 4G mobile connectivity in the area. Mobile Connectivity in the Ladakh and Leh regions is limited due to the geography, extreme weather, and government restrictions due to proximity to the international border.

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