MediaTek unveils new 5G chipset for mid-range smartphones
The 5G modem of the Dimensity 800U support 5G+5G dual SIM dual stand.
Aug 18, 2020, 15:02 PM IST
Green signal for 4G spectrum auction soon, telecom department prepares cabinet note
The government is planning to sell around 7,000 megahertz of radio waves in the auction.
Jul 28, 2020, 16:05 PM IST
Samsung to launch 2 foldable smartphones in H2 2020: Report
Samsung is projected to unveil the Galaxy Fold 2 and the 5G variant of the Galaxy Z Flip at an event in August, along with its flagship phablet Galaxy Note 20 series, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the industry sources.
Jun 29, 2020, 14:31 PM IST
5G subscription to cross 190 million globally by end of 2020: Report
In 2025, 88 percent of subscriptions are projected to be for mobile broadband.
Jun 19, 2020, 13:05 PM IST
New Qualcomm 5G platform to create next-gen robots, drones
The Qualcomm ‘Robotics RB5' platform is comprised of an extensive set of hardware, software and development tools.
Jun 18, 2020, 14:13 PM IST
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G for mobile launched; promises better performance than predecessor
It features the X51 5G Modem that combines speed and strength with power efficiency for sustainable, superior connectivity, Qualcomm said.
Jun 17, 2020, 10:36 AM IST
UK plans new 5G club: US, India among 10 nations included
The British government has approached the US with the prospect of creating a 5G club of 10 democracies, including India, amid growing security concerns related to Chinese telecom giant Huawei, according to a UK media report.
May 30, 2020, 10:21 AM IST
Samsung unveils mid-range Exynos 880 chip with integrated 5G modem
The Exynos 880 includes a 5G cellular modem that enables lag-less streaming and rapid downloads.
May 27, 2020, 12:44 PM IST
British officials propose limited 5G role for China's Huawei: Sources
British officials have proposed granting Huawei a limited role in the UK`s future 5G network, resisting US calls for a complete ban over fears of Chinese spying, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Jan 23, 2020, 18:11 PM IST
Nokia hires 350 workers to speed up 5G development
Nokia has recruited 350 staff in Finland this year, 240 in its mobile networks unit and many dedicated to developing SoC (system on chip) integrated circuits - a key element for its 5G equipment, a Nokia spokeswoman said via email.
Oct 30, 2019, 19:13 PM IST
HTC planning comeback with new 4G, 5G handsets: Report
The handset maker announced last week it has made $23.5 million revenue in August, which is a significant increase compared to July.
Sep 17, 2019, 15:33 PM IST
Govt plans to complete spectrum auction by Nov-end: Sources
Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had said he hoped to complete the auction in the current calendar.
Sep 10, 2019, 14:46 PM IST
IFA 2019: AI, 5G, IoT to shape digital future
Samsung said 5G and IoT will connect phones with TVs and kitchens to transform everyday lifestyles.
Sep 06, 2019, 16:12 PM IST
Samsung to launch mid-range 5G phone: Report
The rear packaging shows an unspecified octa-core chip matched (possibly a Snapdragon 855) with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of on-board storage which can be expanded.
Sep 02, 2019, 14:30 PM IST
Affordable Nokia 5G phone coming in 2020
HMD Global is expected to launch two Nokia 5G smartphones this year.
Aug 22, 2019, 17:48 PM IST
Data usage revenue jumps to Rs 54,671 crore in 2018: Trai
The volume of average wireless data usage per wireless data subscriber per month has increased from 4.13 GB during the year 2017, to 7.69 GB during 2018, the report said.
Aug 22, 2019, 11:44 AM IST
Global smartphone sales to decline 2.5% in 2019: Gartner
The current mobile phone market of 1.7 billion shipments is around 10 per cent below the 1.9 billion shipments reached in 2015.
Aug 02, 2019, 18:04 PM IST
LG to launch global smartphone brands in India after 5G roll out
LG announced the introduction of three devices under its W series, which would be available online in partnership with Amazon.In, as it aims to sell about one million units by December-end.
Jun 27, 2019, 17:14 PM IST
Govt pushes for revival of BSNL, MTNL; committee of secretaries to meet on 4 July
State-run BSNL and MTNL are facing financial stress due to stiff competition and high employee costs.
Jun 27, 2019, 13:28 PM IST
Indian telcos may need to invest Rs 1 lakh cr on optical fibre in 2-3 years for 5G: Crisil
It is estimated that less than 10 per cent of mobile towers in the country are connected with optical fibre and, hence, cannot support high-speed data required for 5G services.
Jun 25, 2019, 10:11 AM IST