Today’s telecom news includes announcements on need for 5G spectrum in India, BSNL’s 5G plans, tariff hike by telecom operators, Starlink’s India plans, among others.
Telecom Companies Need More Spectrum for 5G and IoT
Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea say they need more spectrum to support for the roll out of 5G network and IoT services. Right now, they have 400 MHz. They say they need 2,000 MHz by 2030. Jio asked for spectrum in new bands (3.5 GHz and 6–8.4 GHz). Vodafone Idea said more talks are needed with the government. Nokia says 5G users in India will go from 270 million to 770 million by 2028. The government says there is enough spectrum and they are working on opening more bands.
BSNL Prepares for 5G
Indian telecom operator BSNL is getting ready for 5G. It has upgraded 73,000 of its 100,000 4G sites. It will use them for 5G soon. BSNL is also building 26,000 new towers in rural areas. It will offer low-cost plans with IoT and edge computing services. BSNL will launch 5G in Delhi in 2025 using Indian-made equipment.
Indian Telecom Companies May Increase Prices
India’s top telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Jio, may raise prices by late 2025, according to analysts. This move aims to increase revenue, with ARPU expected to reach Rs 300 by FY27. Government support for Vodafone Idea could help stabilize the market.
Chinese Telecom Infrastructure Raises Security Concerns
A report by iVerify finds over 60 mobile operators in 35 countries rely on Chinese telecom services, raising concerns about data interception. Countries like Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan are affected. U.S. regulators are investigating following recent cyberattacks linked to Chinese espionage.
Starlink Meets Minister About India Plans
Starlink executives met with India’s Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, to discuss entering the Indian market. They talked about investment and partnerships. Starlink has partnered with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio. The company is waiting for approval to offer satellite internet in India.
Mediacom Launches Fast Internet in Minnesota
Mediacom launched fast internet in Wells and Winnebago, Minnesota. They offer speeds from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps and plan to increase speeds soon. Mediacom also offers mobile services and low-cost internet for some households.
Intel Discusses 5G and AI in Telecom
Intel is helping the telecom industry with AI and edge computing. Intel’s new processors help telecom companies manage networks. Intel is improving 5G for faster communication in apps like AR, VR, and IoT. Intel is also preparing for 6G to improve connectivity.
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