The latest telecom news includes announcements on India emerges as key iPhone manufacturing hub, Samsung Galaxy Fold7, Vodafone Idea 5G, among others.
India Emerges as Key iPhone Manufacturing Hub Despite U.S. Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on imports from India. Analysts say this tariff will have little effect on iPhone manufacturing in India. Apple shifted production from China to India, with Foxconn leading manufacturing there. Between March and May, Foxconn exported $3.2 billion worth of iPhones from India, mostly to the U.S. India now accounts for 71 percent of iPhone shipments to the U.S., up from 31 percent a year ago. Factors like lower wages, government incentives, and local component supply make India a cost-effective alternative to China. Analysts say iPhone manufacturing in India remains economical despite tariffs. Apple may absorb some costs or increase prices for U.S. customers, Reuters reports.
Made in India Galaxy Fold7 Sees Growing Demand in Tier 4 Cities
Samsung announced that its ‘Made in India’ Galaxy Fold7 is gaining traction in Tier 4 cities and beyond. The device is manufactured at Samsung’s Noida facility. Demand for foldable smartphones is rising in smaller towns, supported by expanding 5G networks and improved distribution. The Galaxy Fold7 series was launched in India as part of Samsung’s premium lineup. India is emerging as a significant market for foldable devices, with adoption increasing beyond metropolitan areas. Samsung is working with telecom operators to enhance access in remote regions.
Vodafone Idea Rolls Out 5G in Eight New Cities, Expands Reach to 17 Locations
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to eight additional cities: Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat, and Vadodara in Gujarat; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nashik in Maharashtra; and Kozhikode and Malappuram in Kerala. This expansion brings Vi’s 5G presence to 17 cities across its telecom circles. Vi is offering unlimited 5G data on prepaid and postpaid plans starting at ₹299. The rollout is part of its network upgrade supported by partnerships with vendors like Nokia and Ericsson for 5G infrastructure deployment.
TelecomLead.com News Desk