Airtel users: Here’s how to check for 5G compatibility on your phone

Airtel users: Here’s how to check for 5G compatibility on your phone

Airtel 5G Plus: Airtel 5G services have officially begun in eight cities in India. But if you’re wondering how to get or check for the network on your phone, here are the steps you need to follow. Keep in mind that Airtel 5G has only rolled out in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur […]

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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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5 big takeaways from India Mobile Congress 2022

5 big takeaways from India Mobile Congress 2022

The last time I visited India Mobile Congress was in 2019, way before the pandemic, and everywhere there was a buzz about 5G spectrum auctions expected to happen that year. Ericsson and Qualcomm completed the first ever live 5G video call in India and mobile brands had just started offering 5G smartphones. Fast forward to […]

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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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IMC 2022: Airtel expects ultra-affordable 5G smartphones to come next year

IMC 2022: Airtel expects ultra-affordable 5G smartphones to come next year

A 5G smartphone priced under Rs 10,000 could be a reality next year, signals telecom operator Airtel at the ongoing India Mobile Congress in New Delhi. In an interview with indianexpress.com, Airtel’s Chief Technology Officer Randeep Sekhon said “ a good spec phone with 5G” costing anywhere between Rs 5000 to Rs 10,000 price bracket […]

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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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5G in India: How Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea plan to rollout services

5G in India: How Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea plan to rollout services

5G networks in India were officially inaugurated earlier today at IMC 2022. Following an in-depth look into how the technology will change India across various industries and sectors, telecom players Airtel and Jio are set to launch their 5G plans in India soon, while Vodafone Idea is expected to follow up soon after. Here’s a […]

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New JioPhone 5G? Here’s what leaks have revealed

New JioPhone 5G? Here’s what leaks have revealed

Jio marked its entry into the smartphone market earlier this year with the JioPhone Next. At its AGM last month, the company had hinted that it would build more 5G affordable phones in partnership with Google, though it did not give any further details about the same. Now, a new leak by developer Kuba Wojciechowski […]

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Airtel 5G roll out starts soon, existing SIMs will support 5G network

Airtel 5G roll out starts soon, existing SIMs will support 5G network

Last month, major telecom network providers including Airtel, Vodafone and Jio announced they will be bringing 5G in the coming months. Now, Airtel has announced that 5G will go live within a month. With a plan to cover all major metro cities by the end of the year, the network provider said 5G will be […]

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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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