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Telecom Bill 2023 passed by Lok Sabha; Here are 10 things you need to know

20Dec

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Telecom Bill 2023 passed by Lok Sabha; Here are 10 things you need to know

[ad_1] The Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023, also known as the Telecom Bill 2023, was tabled by the Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw earlier today, and it has been passed by the Lok Sabha. The bill, which seeks to supersede the existing regulations, was presented and cleared during the Winter Session of Parliament. The new legislation is intended to serve as a replacement for three existing Acts: the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act of 1950. The bill grants the government more power over telecom services in the interest of national security. Let us take a look at the major highlights of the bill and how it may shape the telecom industry in the coming years.Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023: Hi...

Apple 6G plans come to light as 5G development shelved; Know when it could launch

4Dec

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Apple 6G plans come to light as 5G development shelved; Know when it could launch

[ad_1] Apple has been making attempts to develop in-house solutions for its suite of products for years. One of the most notable inventions has been the lightning port, which was the Cupertino-based tech giant's proprietary charging solution on its iPhone, iPad, and other devices. However, not all of it has worked out. Its FireWire technology didn't even take off before being shelved. But that hasn't stopped the company from innovating. The Apple Silicon chipsets are one of the best in the business, known for offering great battery life alongside supreme performance. Apple has also been reportedly working on bringing its own 5G modem to iPhones in an attempt to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm, with which it has continued a feud. However, those plans are in jeopardy. On the other hand, A...

Nothing 100 per cent safe on Internet; beware about cyber threats: Uttarakhand DGP

21Apr

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Nothing 100 per cent safe on Internet; beware about cyber threats: Uttarakhand DGP

[ad_1] Nothing is 100 per cent safe on the Internet and cybercrime is emerging as the "biggest" threat and challenge for police forces in the country, Uttarakhand police chief Ashok Kumar said here on Thursday.Kumar, a 1989-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, was speaking at the IIT-Delhi campus during a panel discussion on the launch of his latest book 'Cyber Encounters: Cops' adventures with online criminals' which he co-authored with O P Manocha, an ex-DRDO scientist. The book offers insights into 12 real cyber crime cases investigated and cracked by the police and the extent of the multi-layered complexities that are part of these online and borderless crimes. "The volume of cyber crime cases is so high and the criminal who is perpetrating is sitting so far away that catching...

PM Modi unveils Bharat 6G vision document; speed to be 1000x faster than 5G

23Mar

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PM Modi unveils Bharat 6G vision document; speed to be 1000x faster than 5G

[ad_1] 5G services were launched in India in 2022, and now the government is focusing on providing 6G services to the people of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, March 22 unveiled the 6G vision document of the country and launched 6G R&D Test Bed. He also stated that initiatives around 6G within six months of the 5G rollout shows India's confidence. Speaking at the inauguration of ITU Area Office and Innovation Centre in Delhi, PM Modi said, "Today we are talking about 6G only after 6 months of 5G rollout and this shows India's confidence. Today, we have also presented our vision document. This will become a major basis for 6G rollout in the next few years."PM Modi also stated that the 6G vision document will not only usher new energy in Digital India but also...

How 5G disappointed ‘pretty much everybody’

2Mar

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How 5G disappointed ‘pretty much everybody’

[ad_1] Driverless cars, fridges that talk to toasters, breathtaking immersive reality, mind-blowing gaming experiences -- 5G was going to enable it all, and telecom companies were going to make a packet. But the reality is not so neat. The network that promised to be "not just another G" in Ericsson's advertising has left many customers wondering what they are paying for. However, 5G was once again the central plank of the phone industry's annual get-together, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The event's organisers proclaimed that 5G was "unlocking untapped value for all players across the entire ecosystem" and "redefining how the world connects". The hype came with a dose of reality from Christel Heydemann, boss of Frenc...

69 percent respondents face call drop, connection issues: Survey

17Feb

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69 percent respondents face call drop, connection issues: Survey

[ad_1] A majority of respondents in a survey claimed that they face call drop or call connection issues on any given day, online survey firm LocalCircles said on Thursday.According to the survey report, 28 per cent respondents said that they get uninterrupted access to 4G or 5G network while 32 per cent shared that they do not have access to 4G or 5G services most of the time despite paying for it. "Sixtynine per cent mobile service subscribers face call connection/call drop problems on any given day," the report said. The survey received over 42000 responses from citizens located in 338 districts of India. However, the number of responses varied from question to question, LocalCircles said.A total of 10927 people responded to questions on the frequency of call connection or call drop ...

5G is a ‘game changer’, driving revenue growth: Ericsson

8Feb

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5G is a ‘game changer’, driving revenue growth: Ericsson

[ad_1] New research from the Ericsson has provided evidence that for communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide there is a correlation between 5G uptake and revenue growth. Flattening revenues have been a challenge for service providers in all parts of the world, often impacting network investment decisions as part of their business growth strategies, known as ‘monetization' in the industry.A special Ericsson Mobility Report edition - called the Business Review edition - has revealed various monetization opportunities relating to 5G. The report highlights a positive revenue growth trend since the beginning of 2020 in the top 20 5G markets - accounting for about 85 percent of all 5G subscriptions globally - that correlates with increasing 5G subscription penetration in these marke...

5G already in 50 towns across 14 states/ UT of India, says Minister

10Dec

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5G already in 50 towns across 14 states/ UT of India, says Minister

[ad_1] 5G is now confirmed to be in 50 towns across 14 states and Union Territories of India, confirms the Minister of State for Communications. 5G is rolling out in full swing across the country, and it has already reached lots of cities. In a recent report, the Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, has said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha that telecom operators are now providing 5G services in the country for October 1, 2022 across 50 towns in 14 states and union territories. 5G is currently being released by Airtel and Jio in the country.“Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have started providing 5G services in the country from 01.10.2022 onwards and as of 26.11.2022, 5G services have started in 50 towns distributed over 14 States/ Union Territories," Chauhan s...

Airtel 5G services now available in Patna

28Nov

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Airtel 5G services now available in Patna

[ad_1] 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 Be...

India to record the fastest 5G rollout in the world: Nokia

26Nov

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India to record the fastest 5G rollout in the world: Nokia

[ad_1] India is going to record the fastest 5G rollout in the world and it is going to have the biggest success. India is going to record the fastest 5G rollout in the world and it is going to have the biggest success of the next-generation telecom service with the support of the government, a senior Nokia India official said.While speaking at an event organised by the Foreign Correspondent Club on Friday evening, Nokia India Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Amit Marwah, without naming China expressed concern over 'infiltration equipment' in telecom sector from neighbouring countries. "We (India) are not late, we are at the right time. In the rest of the country compared to other countries where the ecosystem has to develop. We have a 5G-ready ecosystem. We have 10 per cent of...