The 5G upgrade twill rely entirely on India’s homegrown telecom stack
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Nationwide upgrade – BSNL aims to upgrade all 4G towers to 5G within eight months, signaling a rapid, nationwide move toward next-generation connectivity.
Homegrown stack – The upgrade leverages India’s...
The launch of the locally developed 4G stack marks a milestone in the Indian government’s broader push for India to achieve self-reliance in telecom technology
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India’s first 4G stack – BSNL, TCS, C-DOT, and Tejas delivered the Bharat Telecom Stack,...
Following two rounds of bidding, VNPT secured the so-called B1-B1’ block, which covers the 703–713 MHz/758–768 MHz band
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VNPT wins 700 MHz license – The new frequencies will bolster 4G and 5G coverage, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach regions.
Vietnam boosts...
BSNL delayed its 5G plans chiefly due to the Indian government’s push to develop indigenous 4G technology
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5G rollout in Delhi and Mumbai by December 2025 – BSNL says its indigenously developed equipment is performing well in tests, clearing the...
Dell'Oro said the latest data reinforces the view that while telecom capex has peaked, it is not collapsing
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Capex stabilizes in Q2 – After two years of reductions, global telecom spending leveled off, easing fears of a steep downturn.
Shift in...
To boost its 5G network in Kolkata, Vodafone Idea has partnered with Nokia to deploy advanced infrastructure, including AI-powered self-organizing networks (SON) for automated network optimization
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5G arrives in Kolkata – Vodafone Idea launched services in the city, its second...
As part of the modernization initiative, Ericsson will deploy its cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core solution on the Ericsson Cloud Native Infrastructure Solution
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Drei Austria upgrades Core network – Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G core will unify 4G and 5G operations under a...
Deutsche Telekom noted that around 98% of households can already access the carrier’s 5G network
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115 new sites added – Deutsche Telekom expanded its network with 115 new mobile sites in July, strengthening coverage across Germany’s regions.
Capacity boosted at 741...
BSNL spent about INR 250 billion over the past year to roll out 100,000 towers delivering 4G mobile services
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INR 470B crore capex lined up – The DoT plans new spending to enhance BSNL’s network, following its record INR 250B...
VodafoneThree noted that more than 7 million Three and Smarty customers have already seen average 4G speed improvements of 20%, and up to 40% in some areas
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600 shared network sites live – VodafoneThree activates joint network access for Vodafone...
Ericsson will supply SoftBank with its latest radio access products, including the Massive MIMO AIR 3255
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Expanded 4G/5G partnership – Ericsson will supply SoftBank with equipment across low to high bands to strengthen 4G and 5G coverage, especially...
The new DoT policy aims to achieve 100% population coverage with 4G and 90% coverage with 5G by 2030
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Universal 4G/5G coverage – India aims for 100% 4G and 90% 5G population coverage by 2030, with major fiber...
The Indian government previously confirmed that BSNL is planning to deploy another 100,000 4G towers across the country
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Ambitious revenue targets – BSNL aims for 20–30% revenue growth in FY26 without raising tariffs, banking on improved services, 4G...
BT estimates that industrial use of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), enabled by 5G SA, could generate more than £88 billion in economic value alone
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$309B on the table – BT and Assembly Research estimate...
Vodafone Idea noted that the expansion is part of the telco’s broader 5G rollout strategy targeting key cities in its 17 priority telecom circles
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Mysuru joins Vi’s 5G map – Vodafone Idea has launched 5G in Mysuru, its second city...
Reliance Jio Platforms seeks to expand its telecom subscriber base and grow its broader portfolio of digital services before going public, according to the report
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IPO postponed – Reliance Jio Platforms has pushed back its public listing beyond 2025 as it...
Both SK Telecom and KT still operate 10 megahertz each in legacy 3G frequencies in South Korea
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Spectrum reassigned – South Korea will reallocate all 370 MHz of mobile spectrum, including legacy 3G bands, to existing operators to preserve service...
BSNL is preparing for a big nationwide 5G rollout after expanding and stabilizing its 4G footprint
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Expanded 4G/5G – telco orders 19,000 new 4G sites with 5G software upgrades, building on 90,000 existing deployments led by TCS.
SIM-less 5G FWA –...
Millicom said that the acquisition of Movistar in Ecuador strengthens its position in South America and deepens its geographic diversification
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Telefónica exits Ecuador – Telefonica has agreed to sell its Ecuador unit to Millicom for $380 million, continuing its strategy...
BSNL has recently concluded the installation of 100,000 towers for the provision of 4G services nationwide
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BSNL plans next 100,000 towers – State-run telco BSNL is preparing to install another 100,000 4G towers after reaching its initial 100,000 towers across...
Ericsson plans to fully localize the manufacturing of passive antennas in India by June 2025
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Ericsson bets big on India — The company is scaling local manufacturing and R&D to position India as a global telecom hub and...
EE expects to reach countrywide coverage with its 5G network by 2028, Greg McCall, chief networks officer at BT Group previously told RCR Wireless News
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EE and Ontix deploy 80 small cells in Westminster – The partnership enhances...
With this new move, Telefonica advances its plan to reduce its exposure in Latin America
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Telefonica exits Uruguay – The Spanish telco has agreed to sell 100% of its shares in Movistar Uruguay to Millicom for $440 million,...
Reports suggest that BSNL could be ready to launch its 5G network as early as June 2025
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BSNL nears 4G rollout milestone – Indian state-run telco has deployed 84,000 out of its planned 100,000 4G sites using homegrown...
