Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Delhi starting from May 15, 2025. The company launched its 5G services in Mumbai back in March, and it expanded to Chandigarh and Patna last month. Continue reading “Vi launches 5G services in Delhi NCR; to cover all 17 circles by August 2025”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Chandigarh and Patna starting today, April 28, 2025. The company launched its 5G services in Mumbai last month, where over 70% of eligible users are experiencing Vi 5G, contributing up to 20% of total network data traffic, said the company. Continue reading “Vodafone Idea expands 5G services to Chandigarh and Patna”
Bharti Airtel Limited and its subsidiary, Bharti Hexacom Limited, have announced definitive agreements with Adani Data Networks Limited (ADNL) for the acquisition of rights to use 400 MHz of spectrum in the 26 GHz band. Continue reading “Airtel to acquire 26 GHz spectrum from Adani”
Ookla has published its H2 2024 Connectivity Report, analyzing India’s mobile and fixed network performance from July to December 2024. The report covers speed, consistency, coverage, and user experience across providers and cities. Continue reading “Jio leads in 5G download and upload speeds in H2 2024: Ookla”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has launched its 5G services in Mumbai, after testing it back in December last year. The company’s stated objective is to enhance mobile user experience through expanded coverage and competitive pricing. Continue reading “Vi 5G services launched in Mumbai”
Bharti Airtel and Ericsson have announced a new collaboration focused on the deployment of Ericsson’s 5G Core network solutions within Airtel’s infrastructure in India. This partnership aims to facilitate Airtel’s transition to a full-scale 5G Standalone (SA) network. Continue reading “Airtel to deploy Ericsson 5G Core for 5G SA transition”
Ookla has released its latest analysis on the global rollout and commercialization of 5G Standalone (SA) networks, focusing on key regions such as Asia, North America, and Europe. Continue reading “India leads 5G SA expansion with 52% availability, while Europe struggles at 1%: Ookla”
Bharti Airtel has announced a partnership with Nokia and Qualcomm to enhance its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and Wi-Fi solutions, aiming to expand high-speed internet access across India. Continue reading “Airtel partners with Nokia, Qualcomm for 5G FWA expansion in India”
Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently started testing its 5G services widely in select areas in all the 17 priority circles in 3300 MHz and 26 GHz (except Bihar) spectrum. Continue reading “Vodafone Idea 5G testing underway across top cities, official rollout imminent”
Ookla has released a comprehensive analysis comparing the 5G performance of the new iPhone 16 lineup against its predecessors, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 14, and Samsung Galaxy S24 series. Continue reading “iPhone 16 outperforms previous models in 5G speed: Ookla”
Opensignal has released its October 2024 Mobile Network Experience report, highlighting key metrics in India’s 5G performance from June 1 to August 29, 2024. The report focuses on 5G metrics, including download speeds, upload speeds, live video experiences, and gaming experiences. Continue reading “Jio leads 5G availability at 66.7% and consistent quality with 66.5%; Airtel tops download and upload speeds: Opensignal”
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released revised regulations for the Standards of Quality of Service (QoS) for Access and Broadband Services. Continue reading “TRAI tightens QoS norms for 4G, 5G and Broadband”
Bharti Airtel has announced it is re-farming its existing mid-band spectrum to meet the rising demand for its 5G network. The company is reallocating its 1800, 2100, and 2300 MHz bands to enhance 5G coverage and capacity nationwide. Continue reading “Airtel expands 5G coverage with mid-band spectrum re-farming”
Nokia has announced new additions to its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) portfolio, including an outdoor receiver and an indoor gateway with Wi-Fi 7, tailored for the North American market. These new products aim to address connectivity gaps across rural, suburban, and urban areas. Continue reading “Nokia expands FWA portfolio with new 5G devices for North America”
Nokia has announced that it has successfully completed the first 5G non-standalone (NSA) Cloud RAN trial in India. This trial represents a significant milestone for Airtel’s network evolution, allowing them to deliver superior customer experiences through high-performing networks. Continue reading “Nokia and Airtel achieve 1.2 Gbps throughput in 5G NSA Cloud RAN Trial”
