Intel introduces its first Gigabit LTE modem XMM 7560, 3rd Gen Intel Mobile Trial Platform for testing 5G devices

Intel 5G

Intel today announced XMM 7560 modem, its fifth-generation LTE modem, and its first one offering gigabit speeds and also its first LTE modem to be manufactured on its 14nm process. It supports LTE Advanced Pro for downlink up to Category 16 with speeds exceeding 1 Gbps, and Category 13 for uplink with speeds of up to 225 Mbps. Continue reading “Intel introduces its first Gigabit LTE modem XMM 7560, 3rd Gen Intel Mobile Trial Platform for testing 5G devices”

Samsung announces commercial readiness of its RFIC chip for 5G

5G-RFIC

Samsung Electronics has announced commercial readiness of its 5G RF Integrated Circuit (RFIC) which is a key component in the production and commercialization of next-generation base station and other radio access products. The first RFIC-equipped solution is expected to be announced early next year. Continue reading “Samsung announces commercial readiness of its RFIC chip for 5G”

Airtel enhances network capacity in Maharashtra and Goa, launches 4G in 1800 MHz band

Airtel 4G

Airtel launched 4G on mobile in Bengaluru based on 2300 MHz TDD-LTE (Band 40) last year. Today the company has rolled out 4G services in the 1800 MHz (Band 3) spectrum band using FDD-LTE technology. Continue reading “Airtel enhances network capacity in Maharashtra and Goa, launches 4G in 1800 MHz band”

Ericsson introduces world’s first 5G network platform

Ericsson

Ericsson has just become the first company to introduce a 5G network platform that will help current networks evolve smoothly into the next generation network.

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Vodafone launches 4G services in Chennai

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After launching 4G services in Coimbatore and Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu in December and in Madurai last month, Vodafone has launched its 4G services in Chennai, as it had promised. Vodafone said that its 4G services will be made available in all major towns and cities across the state by March 2017. Continue reading “Vodafone launches 4G services in Chennai”

Vodafone 4G launching in Chennai on February 13

Vodafone 4G launch Chennai invite

Vodafone launched its 4G LTE services in Tamil Nadu back in December last year starting from Coimbatore and Tiruppur. At that time is said that it will roll out 4G services in all major towns and cities across the state by March 2017. Today it has sent out invites for the launch of 4G services in Chennai. S Murali , Business Head- Tamil Nadu, Vodafone India and Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand will be present. Continue reading “Vodafone 4G launching in Chennai on February 13”

Telstra launches world’s first commercial Gigabit LTE Network in Sydney

Telstra Gigabit LTE Network

Telstra, Ericsson, Qualcomm and NETGEAR has introduced the world’s first commercial Gigabit LTE network and device. Australian operator Telstra confirmed at the Gigabit LTE Experience event in Sydney that their Gigabit LTE service has launched in select state capital city CBDs, with more to follow. This was demoed in Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router (MR1100). Telstra was the first globally to launch 600Mbps download speeds back in September 2015. Continue reading “Telstra launches world’s first commercial Gigabit LTE Network in Sydney”

Idea to launch VoLTE services across its 4G circles by this year

Idea

Few months back there was a report that said Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular were gearing up to launch VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) services to take on Reliance Jio who launched pan-India 4G LTE services with VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) back in September last year. Idea Cellular at an event to launch ‘Digital Idea’ yesterday said that  it will launch VoLTE services for its customers in all of its 4G Circles within this year. Continue reading “Idea to launch VoLTE services across its 4G circles by this year”

JDI introduces 5.5-inch Full HD flexible LCD display for smartphones

JDI 5.5-inch Full-HD flexible curved LCD display

A week after after announcing that it has started mass production of 5-inch class Quad HD In-cell touch LTPS display, JDI is in the news again by announcing that it is developing FULL ACTIVE FLEX 5.5-inch Full-HD LCD display for smartphones. The company said that it uses a plastic substrate for both sides of the liquid crystal layer. Continue reading “JDI introduces 5.5-inch Full HD flexible LCD display for smartphones”

Vodafone launches 4G services in Tripura starting from Agartala

Vodafone has launched its 4G services in Agartala, Tripura.  Vodafone said that its 4G services will be made available in all major towns and cities across Assam and North East by March 2017. Continue reading “Vodafone launches 4G services in Tripura starting from Agartala”

JDI starts mass production of 5-inch class Quad HD In-cell touch LTPS display

JDI 5-inch Class Quad HD display

Japan Display Inc. (JDI) has announced that it has begun mass production start of 5-inch class (Starting from 5-inch) low temperature poly-silicon (LTPS) LCD module with WQHD (1440×2560 pixels) resolution and over 500 PPI pixel density. JDI said that it has reduced LCD panel power consumption in the WQHD screen by using improved materials to reduce LCD driving frequency from 60Hz to 30Hz depending on the display image signal without affecting the image quality, thus achieving low power. Continue reading “JDI starts mass production of 5-inch class Quad HD In-cell touch LTPS display”

Vodafone launches 4G LTE services in Tamil Nadu starting from Coimbatore and Tiruppur

Vodafone has launched its 4G LTE services in Coimbatore and Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu, and will roll out 4G services in all major towns and cities across the state by March 2017. It has already launched 4G services in Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Haryana, UP East, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Assam & North East circles. Continue reading “Vodafone launches 4G LTE services in Tamil Nadu starting from Coimbatore and Tiruppur”

Vodafone launches 4G LTE services in Maharashtra

Vodafone has launched its 4G LTE services in Maharashtra. It has already launched 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Haryana, UP East, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Assam & North East circles. Continue reading “Vodafone launches 4G LTE services in Maharashtra”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Assam

Airtel 4G

Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Assam starting with Dibrugarh & Tinsukia. 4G will be offered using 2300 MHz (TD LTE) band and is available through mobile phones, 4G hotspots and dongles in these towns. Airtel said that in the coming weeks FD LTE in 1800 MHz band will also be launched in the circle. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Assam”