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Reliance AGM 2023: Jio 5G plans set to launch in December

At the 46th Reliance AGM event, Chairman Mukesh Ambani revealed exciting updates regarding Jio's 5G services, hinting at their impending availability to consumers by December. Additionally, Jio AirFiber, a wireless internet service, is primed for launch on September 19. Here are the key highlights.Reliance Jio commenced its 5G network rollout in October of the previous year, pledging nationwide coverage by December 2023. Ambani proudly stated that Jio has already covered 96 percent of census towns with 5G and remains on track to achieve full coverage by year-end. Although no official announcement about the release of Jio 5G prepaid or postpaid plans was made, Ambani's words strongly suggested a December rollout. December Debut for Jio 5G PlansAmbani stated, "From December of this year,...
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Airtel 5G services now available in Patna

In comparison to 3G and 4G, 5G has a very low latency which will enhance user experiences in various sectors. Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its high-speed 5G services in Patna. Currently, 5G services are operational at Patna Sahib Gurudwara, Patna Railway Station, Dak Bunglow, Maurya Lok, Bailey Road, Boring Road, City Centre Mall, Patliputra Industrial Area and a few other select locations. Customers flying in and out of Patna can enjoy high-speed Airtel 5G Plus across the airport terminal. Airtel will augment its network making its services available across the city in due course of time, and the services will be available to customers in a phased manner as the company continues to construct its network and complete the rollout. The new terminal in Bengalur...
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5G will take education system to next level; schools to experience Virtual Reality: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said 5G services will usher in transformation in the education sector in India. Highlighting the advancement in the country's technology space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said 5G services will usher in transformation in the education sector in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched the Mission School of Excellence in Adalaj, Gandhinagar. Prime Minister walked through the Mission School of Excellence campus. He also interacted with children. Speaking at the occasion, PM Modi said, "Recently, the nation has entered the fifth generation (5G) era of mobile and internet services. We have used internet services up to 4G so far. Now, 5G is about to bring a major change." PM said 5G will revolutionize the education sector. "Ahead of...
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5G software upgrades coming soon on iPhone 14, other iPhones and Samsung phones?

India's government will push Apple, Samsung and other mobile phone manufacturers to prioritise rolling out software upgrades to support 5G in the country, amid concerns that many of their models are not ready for the recently launched high-speed service. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services on Oct. 1 amid much fanfare, with leading telecom operator Reliance Jio saying it would make the service available in four cities and rival Bharti Airtel in eight. Both companies said the service would be expanded next year. But Apple's iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 14, and many of Samsung's premier phones do not have software compatible for supporting 5G in India, according to three industry sources and Airtel's website. Concerned by this, top bureaucrats from Indi...
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5G SIM fraud alert! Scammers stealing bank details

People have reported fraudsters stealing bank details of users in the name of 5G SIM upgrade. As the 5G services have already started rolling out in some Indian cities including Delhi-NCR, scammers have started targetting users by luring them to upgrade their SIM card to 5G. After several reports of such scams were recieved from several states, police on Sunday issued an advisory warning residents about the fake calls or messages for upgrading their SIM cards. The cyber police cell has asked people not to share their one-time passwords (OTPs) with any telecaller as they can steal money from their bank accounts. Many people have already been trapped. Upasna Singh, deputy commissioner of police said, “Since news of the 5G rollout in Gurugram came out, the number of these incidents has ...
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Airtel, Jio 5G service rolled out; does your phone support 5G? Check now

Airtel and Reliance Jio have started rolling out 5G service. Check out if you can get it on your phone. Big news for Mobile users! Mobile subscribers who are waiting for the roll out of 5G services, will be happy to know that two of the biggest telecom service providers in India - Airtel and Reliance Jio - have already started rolling out the 5G services from October 1, 2022. In the first phase only a few cities got to access the 5G network. With the new 5G services rolling out, users will be able to access faster internet speeds, better network penetration, more stable connection, ultra-high definition 4K video viewing and much more.Several smartphone companies have also introduced 5G enabled phones. There are a number of phones ranging from affordable segment to premium segment lik...
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5G services: Good news on PRICES, cities, availability TODAY and more

5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities first. Know the 5G price details, availability, and more here. 5G has been launched in India today and soon the service will be available for all. Ushering in an era of ultra high-speed internet on mobile phones, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, October 1 launched the 5G telephony services in the country. What needs to be noted is that the service will first be rolled out for only 13 cities at first and then it will progressively cover the entire country over the next couple of years. The cities to get 5G services first include Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Jamnagar. Here is all you ne...
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5G in India: This Indian airport is already 5G-ready

Delhi Airport passengers travelling from Terminal 3 will be able to enjoy 5G services. While India is eagerly waiting for the roll out of 5G services, Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport), India's biggest and busiest airport, has already become 5G-ready. 5G-services in India are all set to roll out in selected Indian cities from October 1. Hence, you will be able to use the fastest mobile services at the terminal immediately after the services start rolling out in the country.As announced by Airport officials, passengers carrying 5G-enabled smartphones with 5G SIM cards could access this at the Domestic Departure pier and International Arrival Baggage area at Terminal 3 as well as from T3 Arrivals to Multi-Lev...
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Think 5G services will be too expensive for you? THIS will make it exciting and affordable

5G services will be rolled out in India by Diwali this year. Many have voiced their fear that it will be expensive, but there are exciting moves afoot. With the completion of the 5G spectrum auction earlier in August, the telecom operators have started prepping for the roll out of 5G services in India. The operators have already been issued allocation letters from the Centre. Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced that 5G services will be launched in India by October 12. Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani has said that Jio will be launching its 5G services by Diwali. And with the launch approaching closer, both telcos and smartphone companies have collaborated to offer pocket-friendly 5G connections al...
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6G services coming to India before 2030, says PM Modi

Ahead of 5G services launching in India, 6G services have been promised to arrive before the end of this decade. 6G services are likely to reach India before the end of this decade! Yes, that is the claim made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who further adds that Indian government is investing a lot in technology and that the youth of India should be ready to take its advantage. He also highlighted that the country is preparing to bring 5G services within this year, which was previously highlighted by the IT Minister.Addressing the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2022 via video conferencing, PM Modi said, “Young people can work on new solutions to promote the use of drone technology in the agriculture and health s...