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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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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Airtel 5G Plus launched in India: Is your smartphone eligible?

Airtel 5G Plus launched in India: Is your smartphone eligible?

Airtel 5G Plus: Airtel 5G is now officially launched in eight Indian cities – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur and Varanasi. WIth the next-gen network now official, Airtel is also keeping costs same as that of 4G data plans for now. Airtel users in these regions may be wondering how to switch to […]

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Best 5G smartphones under Rs 20,000 with support for most 5G bands

Best 5G smartphones under Rs 20,000 with support for most 5G bands

5G is finally rolling out soon in India this year and if you’re looking to upgrade to a new affordable 5G smartphone that is capable of running the next-gen network, you will find a number of options on the market. However, not all of them may be bang for their buck. A number of 5G […]

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Will your smartphone run Jio’s new Standalone (SA) 5G network? Here’s what to keep in mind 

Will your smartphone run Jio’s new Standalone (SA) 5G network? Here’s what to keep in mind 

Jio recently announced its plans to operate on SA (standalone) 5G networks. This is big news as SA 5G will not be chained to the confines of the existing 4G network, which NSA (non-standalone) 5G relies on. However, the question that consumers need to ask is whether all those ‘5G’ smartphones available at multiple price […]

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5G rollout to start this month in India: Three things to know before you get excited

5G rollout to start this month in India: Three things to know before you get excited

Indian telcom players are getting ready to announce an official rollout of 5G networks in the country, bringing faster data speeds for users and opening many new use cases. Airtel has already confirmed that it will begin its 5G rollout before the end of the month, while Reliance Jio is reportedly expected to make an […]

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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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