5G Technology: News

BSNL is re-emerging from shadows: How is telco reviving itself

There was a time when state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was synonymous with India's telecom sector. But things went downhill after private players took over the market.

Airtel restricts users from sharing 'unlimited 5G data' via hotspot

Bharti Airtel began rolling out 5G services in India last October. The network is now available in over 3,000 cities across the country.

Airtel 5G now available in 3,000 cities: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has announced that it has rolled out its 5G services in as many as 3,000 cities across India.

Jio AirFiber to debut soon: How it'll disrupt broadband market 

Reliance Jio will launch its AirFiber in India in the coming months. To recall, it was showcased last year.

Airtel launches 5G in Ladakh: Check which states have coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in the union territory of Ladakh. The telco's 5G network is now live in over 500 cities across India.

Are Jio's cricket plans better than Airtel's 3GB/day prepaid packs

Reliance Jio has announced its cricket plans in India, ahead of the TATA IPL 2023. Starting from Rs. 219, the packs offer 3GB of daily data, along with additional perks.

Jio's 2.5GB daily data prepaid plans: Check benefits, OTT perks

Reliance Jio is the biggest player in India's telecom market right now.

These Reliance Jio prepaid plans offer 3GB of data daily

Reliance Jio is the biggest telecom operator in the Indian market and has become so quickly.

Airtel 5G is now available in 500 cities: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more cities across India, taking the total to 500. The telco claims its 5G network is now available in every major city in India.

Bharat 6G Vision: How soon India will get 6G 

India's high-speed internet revolution is ready to enter the next phase. Five months after introducing 5G, India has announced its 6G vision.

Airtel launches Rs. 599 postpaid plan; 5G expanded to Kolkata

Airtel has released a new postpaid plan priced at Rs. 599. The new recharge offers an Amazon Prime subscription for six months and Disney+ Hotstar mobile subscription for one year at no extra cost.

Jio rolls out 5G in 41 more cities: Check coverage

Reliance Jio has rolled out its fifth-generation services in 41 more cities including Udhagamandalam, Narsapur, Margao, Rajouri, Thalassery, and Kumarghat. With the latest rollout, Jio 5G is now live in 406 cities.

When will India get 6G: Here's the telecom minister's response

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that 6G technology is expected to launch in India around 2029-2030. 100 patents have already been acquired for this technology.

How Airtel's postpaid, prepaid users can avail unlimited 5G data

Airtel is now offering unlimited 5G on both postpaid and prepaid plans, which are priced above Rs. 239.

Jio 5G launched in 34 cities, overall count reaches 365

Reliance Jio has launched its fifth-generation service in 34 new cities in India, including Ambur, Suryapet, Sundargarh, Dharmavaram, and Dharamshala.

How to enable 5G on Google Pixel smartphones in India

Google is now releasing the software update that enables 5G services on its compatible devices in India.

Jio 5G launched in 27 cities, count reaches 331

Reliance Jio has rolled out its 5G services in 27 more cities including Pollachi, Bhatapara, Zahirabad, Ramnagar, and Bankura. With the latest rollout, the telco's 5G services are available in 331 cities across the country.

Airtel 5G launched in 125 new cities: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in 125 new cities across India. With the latest rollout, the telco's 5G network is now available in more than 265 cities in the country.

Airtel 5G launched in Katra, Anantag; telco records 10mn 5G-users

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more cities of Jammu and Kashmir including Katra and Rajouri. The telco has also crossed the 10 million subscriber mark for its 5G network.

Top trending Jio prepaid plans in India: Check benefits

Jio has completely altered the course of the telecom sector, becoming the market leader in a very short timeframe.

Jio 5G launched in 20 cities, Airtel 5G reaches Haridwar

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in 20 more cities including Tinsukia, Bhagalpur, Mormugao, Raichur, Firozabad, and Chandrapur.

Forget 5G, this country is working on 6G technology

The 5G infrastructure deployment is still underway worldwide.

India climbs 10 spots in median mobile speeds globally: Ookla

Ookla, a leading company in mobile and broadband network intelligence, has released its Speedtest Global Index report for January 2023.

Airtel 5G available in 15 new cities in West Bengal

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in 15 more cities in West Bengal, including Berhampore, Durgapur, Dinhata, Asansol, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling.

Airtel 5G launched in more locations across Bihar, Odisha

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more locations across Bihar and Odisha including Begusarai, Kishanganj, Purnia, Gopalganj, Sonepur, Bhawanipatna, and Paradeep.

Bharti Airtel's annual prepaid plans: Check data and call benefits

Bharti Airtel is one of the leading telecom companies in India.

Airtel 5G now available in all North-Eastern states: Check coverage

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in more North-Eastern cities in India, including Kohima, Aizawl, Gangtok, and Tinsuki.

Jio launches 5G in 21 more cities, total reaches 257

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in four cities in Himachal Pradesh and 17 more cities across other states. The fifth-generation mobile network is now available in as many as 257 cities across India.

These cities in India have access to Airtel 5G services

Bharti Airtel has been steadily expanding its 5G network and intends to cover the major cities across the country by this year. The telco commenced its 5G rollout in October 2022.

Airtel 5G launched in more cities across Gujarat, Odisha

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services across more cities in Gujarat and Odisha, including Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Sambalpur, and Balasore.

Vodafone Idea and Motorola announce 5G partnership in India

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has partnered with Motorola to bring 5G technology to the OEM's smartphone lineup in India.

Airtel 5G launched in Raipur and Durg-Bhilai

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in two more cities in Chhattisgarh, namely, Raipur and Durg-Bhilai.

Airtel 5G launched in Ujjain; Jio 5G released in Haridwar

Bharti Airtel has released its 5G services in three more cities across Madya Pradesh, namely, Ujjain, Gwalior, and Bhopal. Users will get 20-30 times faster speed than 4G speed at no additional cost.

Airtel 5G now live in Kozhikode, Trivandrum and Thrissur

Bharti Airtel has rolled out its 5G services in three cities of Kerala, namely Kozhikode, Trivandrum, and Thrissur.

Airtel 5G launched in more cities across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Bharti Airtel has rolled out its 5G services in more cities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, Kurnool, Guntur, and Tirupati, Warangal, and Karimnagar.

Reliance Jio introduces 5G services in all North-Eastern states

Reliance Jio has launched its 'True 5G' service across six states of India's North-Eastern region.

Jio 5G services launched in 50 new cities: Check list

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in 50 more cities across 17 states and union territories, bringing the total count to 184 cities across India.

5G smartphone shipments in India to grow by 70%: Report

Looks like India's 5G smartphone market is staring at a fruitful 2023. As per a report by CyberMedia Research (CMR), the market is expected to expand by 70% year-over-year by the end of CY23.

Airtel launches its 5G services in Jaipur, Udaipur, and Kota

Bharti Airtel has rolled out its 5G services in three cities of Rajasthan: Jaipur, Udaipur, and Kota.

Jio 5G services launched in 16 new cities: Check coverage

Reliance Jio has rolled out its 5G services to 16 more cities across seven states, including Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Kerala, bringing the total count to 134 cities.

Airtel launches 5G Plus in Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Prayagraj

Bharti Airtel has launched 5G Plus in five major cities of Uttar Pradesh including Agra, Meerut, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Prayagraj.

Airtel launches its 5G services in Jharkhand and Bihar

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in Jharkhand and Bihar. The telco is rolling out the services in a phased manner and will soon cover the entirety of the states.

Jio 5G launched in Uttarakhand; Kochi gets Airtel 5G Plus 

Reliance Jio has rolled out its 5G service to Uttarakhand. Eligible users will be invited via the Jio Welcome Offer and will get unlimited data with a speed of up to 1Gbps, for free.

Jio launches Rs. 61 '5G Upgrade' prepaid plan: Check benefits

Reliance Jio has introduced a new '5G Upgrade' prepaid plan at Rs. 61.

These cities currently offer Airtel and Reliance Jio's 5G services

Leading telecom companies Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio launched their fifth-generation network in 2022 and are steadily expanding their coverage across the country.

OnePlus partners with Jio, Airtel to offer 5G on smartphones

OnePlus has announced that users with the brand's 5G capable devices can now enjoy 5G services in India.

Jio rolls out its 5G service in Indore and Bhopal

Reliance Jio has launched its True 5G services in Indore and Bhopal.

Airtel 5G live in Jammu and Srinagar: How to activate

Bharti Airtel has introduced its 5G service in Jammu and Srinagar. The telecom giant is rolling out its network in a phased manner, and will gradually cover both cities in their entirety.

Airtel 5G launched in Pune: Here's how to access it

Airtel has announced 5G Plus in Pune, covering major regions in the city. The telco's fifth-generation mobile service is rolling out to customers in a staged manner, as the company continues to expand its network.

Jio 5G now live in Kochi: Here's how to access

Reliance Jio has released its True 5G services in Kerala. The next-generation network is now live in Kochi and in the Guruvayur temple area.

Airtel rolls out its 5G services in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Imphal

Bharti Airtel has launched its 5G services in regions across Imphal, Ahmedabad, and Gandhinagar.

5G in India: Which cities have Airtel, Jio's 5G services?

The fifth-generation mobile network or 5G is now live in select parts of India.

Airtel introduces 5G service in Patna: How to enable

Airtel has finally launched its 5G service in Patna. The telecom company is rolling out the high-speed network in a phased manner and will gradually cover the whole city.

Jio's True 5G launched across 33 district headquarters in Gujarat

Reliance Jio has now rolled out 5G service across 33 districts of Gujarat.

Reliance Jio 5G now live in Pune: How to access

Reliance Jio has launched its True 5G services in Pune. Users in the city will be invited to the Jio 5G Welcome Offer via the MyJio app.

Airtel 5G services rolled out in Guwahati: How to enable?

Reliance Jio rolls out 5G service in Delhi-NCR

India's smartphone market declines 10% YoY; Xiaomi remains the bestseller

India's smartphone market has presented a grim picture yet again.

Airtel 5G Plus connectivity now available in Gurugram

Airtel has extended the availability of its 5G Plus services to Gurugram. Customers having a 5G-enabled smartphone can now enjoy high-speed internet in several parts of the city.

How Jio and Airtel customers can enable 5G on iPhones

Eligible iPhone users in India can now try 5G services on Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel networks.

Jio 5G is now available in Bengaluru and Hyderabad

Reliance Jio's 5G service is now available in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

iOS 16.2 beta update brings 5G to iPhones in India

Apple has rolled out iOS 16.2 software update to its beta users in India. This update enables 5G connectivity on eligible iPhones supported by either Reliance Jio or Bharti Airtel networks.

OPPO A74 5G receives a price cut on Amazon

The 5G services have started rolling out in India, and telecom operators like Jio and Airtel are now making it available across the country.

Soon, 5G will be available on certain iPhones in India

5G services will be rolled out to some iPhone users on Airtel and Reliance Jio networks from next week.

Jio True 5G-powered Wi-Fi launched; pilot program extended to Chennai

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited has launched Jio True 5G-powered Wi-Fi services in India.

Razer Edge announced as world's first dedicated 5G handheld console

Razer has finally announced its 5G Android handheld console, Razer Edge, at the RazerCon 2022.

iPhones in India will get 5G in December, says Apple

Indian iPhone users' wait for 5G connectivity will not end anytime soon. Apple said the software update required to activate 5G on iPhones in India will be rolled out in December.

Airtel 5G Plus live in 8 cities: How to activate

Bharti Airtel's 5G service, dubbed Airtel 5G Plus, is now live in some cities across India. Currently, it is available in Delhi, Nagpur, Mumbai, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Bengaluru and Chennai.

5G launched in India: When will you get the services?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched 5G services in India today. The next-generation network is said to be up to 10 times faster than 4G.

PM Modi launches '100 times faster' 5G services in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out 5G cellular network services for key cities in India on Saturday at the sixth edition of Indian Mobile Congress in Pragati Maidan, Delhi.

PM Modi to launch 5G services in India in October

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 5G cellular network services in India in the first week of October at the India Mobile Congress event to be held at Pragati Maidan in Delhi, according to the government's National Broadband Mission.

ASUS ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate break cover

ASUS has finally revealed its ROG Phone 6D series. It comprises two models, namely the ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate.

Reliance Jio to launch 5G services in India around Diwali

In what is being touted as one of the world's fastest 5G rollout plans, Reliance Jio is set to launch its 5G services in India around Diwali this year, as per Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani.

'Lucky 13': These Indian cities will get 5G before everyone

India is on the verge of entering the 5G era. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has asked service providers to gear up for the 5G launch.

5G v/s 4G: How are the two networks different?

The fifth generation of mobile networks or 5G is a radical transformation of cellular technology.

5G auction ends: Looking at bids of Jio, Airtel, Adani

India's first 5G spectrum auction came to an end on Monday after 40 rounds of intense bidding.

5G spectrum auction: Reliance Jio emerges as top bidder

The third day of India's first 5G spectrum auction has commenced with the 10th round now underway. Five rounds of intense bidding were witnessed yesterday.

5G auction: Day 1 bids exceed Rs. 1.45 lakh crore

The second day of India's first 5G spectrum auction has started with the fifth round now underway. Four rounds of bidding took place yesterday.

Adani joins 5G race; will compete with Reliance Jio, Airtel

Marking its possible entry into the telecom industry, Adani Group has put in an application to take part in India's first auction of the 5G spectrum on July 26.