US House to Vote on Bill to Crack Down on Huawei, ZTE Amid Security Concerns

US House to Vote on Bill to Crack Down on Huawei, ZTE Amid Security Concerns

The House of Representatives is set to vote next week on a bill to crack down on Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE Corp that have been deemed security threats by the US government. The House said on Tuesday it will take up a bipartisan bill called the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications…

Jio Installs 1 Lakh Towers to Expedite 5G Rollout in India, Department of Telecom Data Shows

Jio Installs 1 Lakh Towers to Expedite 5G Rollout in India, Department of Telecom Data Shows

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio has installed close to 1 lakh telecom towers, nearly 5 times of its nearest competition, to roll out India’s fastest and deepest penetration 5G telecom network to provide ultra-high speed internet, according to the latest DoT data. The latest daily status report from the Department…

Airtel Pips Jio in 5G Rollout Race, Expands Next-Generation Network Coverage to 500 Cities

Airtel Pips Jio in 5G Rollout Race, Expands Next-Generation Network Coverage to 500 Cities

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel overtook Reliance Jio in 5G roll-out with the expansion of the network to additional 235 cities, taking its total reach to 500 cities. Reliance Jio has so far announced the expansion of its ultra high-speed fifth generation (5G) network to 406 cities. “Bharti Airtel…ultra-fast 5G service…

Jio’s Unlimited 5G Plans Put Airtel on Back Foot in India, Delay Profits: JP Morgan

Jio’s Unlimited 5G Plans Put Airtel on Back Foot in India, Delay Profits: JP Morgan

The launch of cheaper postpaid plans with unlimited 5G by Reliance’s Jio has put rival Bharti Airtel on the back foot in the Indian market and may delay recovery in its key profit metric, JP Morgan analysts said on Thursday. Jio, the telecoms unit of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, launched…

AIIMS Delhi to Be Equipped With 5G Network by June 30 for Maximum Utilisation of Modern Tech

AIIMS Delhi to Be Equipped With 5G Network by June 30 for Maximum Utilisation of Modern Tech

To enable maximum utilization of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research, and good governance, AIIMS has decided to equip itself with a 5G network by June 30, officials said. A five-member committee has been constituted to expedite the process, said an office memorandum, issued by the director Prof…

US House to Vote on Bill to Crack Down on Huawei, ZTE Amid Security Concerns

Huawei, ZTE Ban Would Impact Mobile Networks in Germany, Fears German Ministry

A ban on certain components by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE could have a significant impact on Germany’s mobile network if they have to be replaced on a larger scale, according to a German economy ministry letter seen by Reuters. The German government is currently carrying out a review of…

India Acquired 100 Patents for 6G Technology After Fast Rollout of 5G Network: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India Acquired 100 Patents for 6G Technology After Fast Rollout of 5G Network: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian scientists, engineers and academicians have acquired 100 patents for 6G technology, IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. While speaking at the Bharat Startup Summit organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce, the minister said India is taking a leap in 5G technology with the fastest rollout…

Jio Rs. 2,999 Prepaid Recharge Plan Offers 2.5GB Daily 5G Data Usage: All Details

Jio Rs. 2,999 Prepaid Recharge Plan Offers 2.5GB Daily 5G Data Usage: All Details

Jio has updated its annual prepaid recharge plan with access to unlimited 5G data. The telecom company’s prepaid plan priced at Rs. 2,999 will offer users access to high-speed 5G data for 365 days. According to information available on the telecom operator’s website, the annual prepaid plan will provide users…

Airtel Rolls Out 5G Network in 125 Cities, Service Now Live in 265 Cities in India

Airtel Rolls Out 5G Network in 125 Cities, Service Now Live in 265 Cities in India

Bharti Airtel on Monday said it has launched high-speed 5G services in another 125 cities, taking the overall coverage to 265 cities in India. The telecom services provider last week said its unique 5G users had crossed the 10 million milestone. “5G has revolutionized the world of internet, ushering new…