Oppo adds Jio 5G support for most 5G phones, more phones to get update soon

Oppo adds Jio 5G support for most 5G phones, more phones to get update soon

As 5G support comes to more regions in India via Jio True 5G and Airtel 5G Plus services, more and more smartphone brands that have launched 5G updates smartphones over the past few years are now rolling out 5G-ready software updates for these devices, making them ready for 5G services directly. Oppo has launched software […]

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Xiaomi, Redmi 5G-phones ready for Airtel 5G: Here’s how to switch

Xiaomi, Redmi 5G-phones ready for Airtel 5G: Here’s how to switch

Airtel 5G: Xiaomi has stated that all of its Xiaomi, Mi and Redmi branded phones which support 5G are already equipped with 5G-ready software to make use of Airtel next-gen 5G plus service in supported regions. “Customers can experience seamless video calling, lag free gaming on the cloud and blazing fast data upload and downloads […]

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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: 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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Jio announced Beta trial of 5G service in 4 cities

Jio announced Beta trial of 5G service in 4 cities

“India is leading the Digital revolution. Jio 5G will be the world’s most advanced 5G network, built for every Indian, by Indians.” “India is leading the Digital revolution. Jio 5G will be the world’s most advanced 5G network, built for every Indian, by Indians.” Jio has announced the Beta trial of its 5G services on Dussehra, for […]

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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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