Lava rolls out 5G-ready OTA update for supported smartphones

Lava rolls out 5G-ready OTA update for supported smartphones

Indian phone-maker Lava has rolled out its new FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) update for its 5G smartphones. The update will allow users with 5G-supported Lava smartphones to finally use 5G networks by Airtel and Reliance Jio. The company currently has just one 5G device in India, which is the Lava Agni 5G, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 […]

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5G network rollout: Nokia, Ericsson bag Jio’s -bn contracts

5G network rollout: Nokia, Ericsson bag Jio’s $3-bn contracts

Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom service provider, on Monday awarded long-term contracts to global gear makers Ericsson and Nokia to roll out its standalone 5G network. Though the value of the contracts was not disclosed by the companies, industry estimates have pegged the total value around $3 billion, divided equally between the two vendors. […]

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5G: From latency to millimeter wave, common terms explained

5G: From latency to millimeter wave, common terms explained

4G Before we start speaking about 5G, it is perhaps a good idea to speak about 4G, the preceding technology. 4G succeeded 3G networks and brought about a bigger emphasis on data speeds. 4G technology played an important role in the creation of the app economy and brought about a major shift in the way […]

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Apple, Samsung to update 5G software in phones by year end

Apple, Samsung to update 5G software in phones by year end

Less than two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services in the country, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) pulled up handset makers asking them to quickly roll out software support for the latest generation of mobile telephony. Following a meeting with top bureaucrats of the telecom department and the IT ministry on Wednesday, […]

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5G software update on phones: Apple to Samsung, here’s when brands will add support

5G software update on phones: Apple to Samsung, here’s when brands will add support

It’s been over a week since the official 5G launch in India and telecom players Airtel and Jio are spearheading the next-gen network services in India right now. While Airtel has launched its NSA (Non-standalone) ‘5G Plus’ service in eight cities, Jio is following up with 5G trials in key regions and is expected to […]

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India to press Apple, Samsung for faster 5G software upgrades in phones

India to press Apple, Samsung for faster 5G software upgrades in 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 […]

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3 reasons to buy a 5G smartphone in 2022, and 3 reasons to stick to your 4G device

3 reasons to buy a 5G smartphone in 2022, and 3 reasons to stick to your 4G device

5G smartphones: Jio and Airtel have started 5G network services in India, either as an open trial or with a full rollout in select cities, and more widespread coverage is expected to come in the months to follow. Ahead of the transition to 5G, a number of users may be looking forward to choosing a […]

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5G in India: Five things to know as the next-generation of mobile broadband rolls out

5G in India: Five things to know as the next-generation of mobile broadband rolls out

India officially announced the inauguration of 5G network services in the country earlier this week during the IMC 2022 event hosted in New Delhi. With 5G in India, expect faster data speeds from when using mobile data that will enable you to download large files quicker, as well as open the country’s networks in general […]

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Apple will open 5G services ‘soon’ for iPhone users in India: Airtel CTO

Apple will open 5G services ‘soon’ for iPhone users in India: Airtel CTO

Dispelling confusion over the availability of 5G network on Apple devices, Airtel has confirmed that iPhone users will soon be able to use its 5G networks soon. “5G on iPhone is not working yet because Apple has to open it. They are promising to open it soon,” Airtel’s Chief Technology Officer Randeep Sekhon told indianexpress.com […]

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Modi launches 5G, says will change the structure of Internet

Modi launches 5G, says will change the structure of Internet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (October 1) launched 5G services in select cities across the country, ushering in what promises to be an era of ultra high-speed Internet on mobile phones and devices. While addressing the launch of 5G services in India, Modi said that not only will India be a consumer of technology, […]

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