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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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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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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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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Is your 5G smartphone actually any good for 5G networks in India?

Is your 5G smartphone actually any good for 5G networks in India?

India is on the cusp of rolling out its first wide-scale 5G networks in the country, with major telecom players like Airtel and Reliance Jio expected to officially make announcements of the rollout later this month. This will push smartphone brands to launch more 5G-enabled handsets in the country. However, a number of companies including […]

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5G services coming soon in India: A look at the 5G-ready phones under Rs 25,000

5G services coming soon in India: A look at the 5G-ready phones under Rs 25,000

5G smartphones have been around for what feels like years now. But India still hadn’t had its taste of mass 5G networks. That could change soon though, with Airtel announcing earlier this week that it would begin rolling out 5G this month and Reliance Jio reportedly expected to make an announcement later this month on […]

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Tech InDepth: 5G in India, 5G bands and supported phones

Tech InDepth: 5G in India, 5G bands and supported phones

Bharti Airtel announced earlier this week that it will begin 5G services in India before the end of the month. Rival telco Reliance Jio is also rumoured to make an announcement regarding its upcoming 5G network on August 15. With operators finally close to launch the next-gen cellular network in India, here’s a quick look […]

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5G to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson

5G to account for 39% of India’s subscriptions by 2027: Ericsson

The number of subscriptions to India’s 5G services, which are likely to be rolled out from later this year, is expected to reach about 500 million, or 39% of all mobile subscribers, by 2027, telecom equipment maker Ericsson said in a report on Tuesday. Noting that 4G was currently the dominant subscription type driving connectivity […]

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India primed for 5G launch, roll out will improve its rankings on mobile speeds: Ookla CEO

India primed for 5G launch, roll out will improve its rankings on mobile speeds: Ookla CEO

The Indian market is primed for the launch of 5G—the next generation of mobile broadband—and its rollout will only help improve India’s overall mobile speed rankings, said Doug Suttles, CEO and co-founder of Ookla, the company best known for its Speedtest rankings. Suttles told indianexpress.com over an email interaction that the 5G era should be […]

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5G service to commence in 20-25 Indian cities, towns by late 2022: IT Minister

5G service to commence in 20-25 Indian cities, towns by late 2022: IT Minister

Pointing out that data rates in India are at about $2, against global average of $25, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said low rates would continue with 5G Pointing out that data rates in India are at about $2, against global average of $25, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said low rates would continue with […]

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