The DoT is seeking details about Chinese-made gear still active in local telecoms networks
In sum – what you need to know:
DoT targets Chinese gear – India’s Department of Telecoms has instructed operators to disclose their Chinese-made equipment, amid concerns over national security risks.
Huawei...
Earlier this year, BSNL had received interest from three companies for deploying its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Delhi
In sum – what you need to know:
All-in on 5G – BSNL has upgraded 73,000 4G sites (100,000 by mid-2025) and rolling out 26,000 new towers,...
Vodafone Idea launched its commercial 5G services in Mumbai last month, about two and a half years after rival telcos Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm
In brief – why this matters
–Vodafone Idea says its delayed 5G rollout allows use of newer, cost-efficient technologies like...
Vodafone Idea said it will soon launch 5G in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka and Punjab telecom circles
In brief – why this matters
–Vodafone Idea is expanding 5G services to more Indian telecom circles, including Delhi and Punjab, following an initial launch in Mumbai.
–The telco is also...
Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, RCR news brief highlights...
Nokia noted its equipment will pave the way for the phased deployment of Vodafone Idea's 5G network
Finnish vendor Nokia announced that it will upgrade and expand Indian carrier Vodafone Idea’s optical transport network across key metro and circle locations in India, the former said...
Vodafone Idea has launched its 5G network in Mumbai using equipment from Nordic vendor Nokia
Indian carrier Vodafone Idea has rolled out its 5G services in India, in partnership with Finnish vendor Nokia.
The telco’s initial 5G deployment in the country took place in Mumbai, with...
Telefonica recently sold its Argentine operation as part of its strategy to reduce its exposure in Latin America
Spanish telco Telefónica has finalized an agreement to sell 67.5% of its Colombian unit Coltel— which it operates under the Movistar brand — to Millicom for approximately €368...
Nokia indicated that it is on track to deliver more than 60,000 technology sites — including thousands of new 4G sites — to Vodafone Idea by the end of March
Finnish telecom equipment provider Nokia confirmed it has successfully delivered all necessary 5G gear to...
Sunil Mittal, chairman of Indian telco Bharti Airtel, said during MWC 2025 that consolidation in the telecom sector is essential to enable operators to invest heavily in infrastructure and partner with satellite providers
BARCELONA- Indian telco Bharti Airtel’s chairman Sunil Mittal has called on governments...
India’s Bharat 6G Alliance had signed several agreement with countries such as U.S., South Korea, Japan, Germany, Finland, Brazil and the U.K. to boost 6G research activities
BARCELONA–India’s Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined the country’s ambitious telecommunications plans during a presentation to journalists at...
Airtel ended 2024 with a total of 120 million 5G subscribers
Indian carrier Bharti Airtel ended last year with a 5G subscriber base of 120 million as it continued expanding its network coverage. During a recent earnings call, Bharti Airtel's vice chairman and managing director,...
Vodafone Idea said the 5G rollout will continue in April 2025, expanding to Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Delh and Patna
Indian telco Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the commercial launch of its 5G services in India, beginning with Mumbai in March 2025.
According to the operator’s latest earnings...
Telefonica aims to finalize the sale before its annual shareholders' meeting, typically held in April or May
Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica has hired investment bank JP Morgan to oversee the sale of its Mexican business, according to a report by financial newspaper Cinco Días, which...
Currently, 5G connectivity is available in 779 out of 783 districts across India
5G services were launched across all states and union territories in India by October 2024, according to the Economic Survey 2025, released by the Indian government.
Currently, 5G connectivity is available in 779...
U Mobile aims to deploy its 5G network with equipment from Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE
Malaysian operator U Mobile aims to deploy the country’s second 5G network without requiring government funding or involving new local partners, local news site The Edge Malaysia reported, citing...
Nokia said its smart nodes are expected to enhance indoor connectivity for Zain KSA’s enterprise clients
Nokia and Zain KSA have announced a collaboration to address indoor mobile coverage challenges and optimize enterprise connectivity in Saudi Arabia.
The partnership will introduce what it claims to be...
According to the Dell’Oro report, FWA has surged in recent years to support both residential and enterprise connectivity due to its ease of deployment
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) revenues are projected to grow by 7% in 2024, driven by rising residential subscriptions in North America...
Orange and Vodacom committed to jointly construct up to 2,000 new solar-powered base stations over six years, using 2G and 4G technologies
Orange and Vodacom have signed a partnership to create a rural tower partnership in Africa, the former said in a release. Through this...
U Mobile will collaborate with other telecom operators to share network infrastructure for the future 5G deployment
Malaysian telecommunications operator U Mobile is reportedly getting ready to deploy between 5,000 and 7,000 5G sites nationwide as the telco assumes the role of Malaysia’s second 5G...
Vodafone said that part of the proceeds enabled the telco to increase its ownership in Indian telecom operator Vodafone Idea
U.K-based Vodafone Group has finalized the sale of its remaining stake in Indian tower operator Indus Towers. In a regulatory filing, the company confirmed the...
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AT&T Mobility joins...
Nokia and its partners took great care to ensure that the network survives the 239,000-mile journey to the Moon
Nokia said it has completed the final integration of its Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission lander, called Athena. The milestone means...
Reliance Jio Infocomm’s valuation is estimated to be between $100 billion and $120 billion
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani has reportedly started the process for an initial public offering (IPO) of Reliance Industries’ telecom subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm.
Local press reports stated that the planned IPO is...
