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According to people directly aware of the matter, the debt will be raised by Vodafone Idea Telecom Infrastructure Limited, a group subsidiary that houses part of the company’s telecom infra and renewable energy assets

Bengaluru gets Centre of Excellence for 5G, AI, ML, and emerging tech

VTU-VRIF-TCOE Centre of Excellence aims to drive India’s deep-tech ambitions through cutting-edge research and startup incubation in 5G/6G, AI/ML, AR/VR, quantum computing, and healthcare, backed by over 20 startups and 30 academic partners.

Mukesh Ambani says Reliance aiming to become a deep-tech and advanced manufacturing company

Reliance's ambition for deep-tech began with the telecom foray, said Mukesh Ambani, when Jio launched 5G in 2021, building every aspect of the service within the company.

Indian telcos must monetise 5G first, even as 6G research gains momentum: GSMA chief

Indian companies must work with industrial players, system integrators and enterprise customers to develop and roll out new 5G use cases to help them monetise their investments, Vivek Badrinath has said, adding the real value lies in enterprise adoption of 5G

India preparing $4-billion blueprint to connect 'every single village': Scindia

The telecom minister also 'guaranteed' that the country will 'lead the world' in 6G

Ericsson CEO sees India as 5G innovation hotspot via Aduna tie-up with Jio, Airtel

In an exclusive interaction with Moneycontrol, Ericsson’s global CEO and President Börje Ekholm said the company is well-positioned to replicate global success in India by leveraging Aduna, its newly formed joint venture focused on network APIs (Application Programming Interface)

MC Exclusive: Ericsson Global CEO bats for stronger Vodafone Idea, sees long term prospects for the Swedish giant in India

Ekholm emphasised Ericsson’s ambition to be a “domestic champion” in India, actively contributing to the local ecosystem by collaborating with telecom operators, universities, startups, and other stakeholders

India accelerates indigenous 5G-A and 6G development with new open-source initiative   

The Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at IISc Bengaluru, the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT Delhi, and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) have signed a landmark agreement to lead this effort.

Vodafone Idea opts for split IT deal with IBM, Kyndryl at a discounted rate to cut costs

The new agreement comes at a significantly lower value than the previous $800 million deal with IBM, which ended in April 2024. The move is an effort by the cash-strapped firm to cuts costs

Tejas Networks in Rs 525 crore tech collaboration with Japan's NEC for global telecom market

NEC is a leading global player in the 5G area, and the collaboration will see both companies develop standards and advanced networking solutions 'for 5G and beyond'.

DoT asks Adani Group to provide clarity on 5G rollout plan

Sources told Moneycontrol the government has sent multiple notices to Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, for failing to meet the minimum rollout obligations for launching 5G services

India to have 270 million 5G subscribers by year-end, says Ericsson

The country will account for 20 percent of global fixed wireless access market by 2030, the Swedish telecom gear maker has said in its mobility report

As chip war flares up, MediaTek readies to beat Qualcomm in India’s premium 5G space

According to Counterpoint Research, MediaTek dominates the sub-Rs 30,000 5G smartphone segment, where it secured a 64 percent market share in the first half of the calendar year. Qualcomm followed with a 31 percent share

Vodafone Idea aggressive in executing 4G expansion to stop customer churn; commercial 5G rollout by March: CTO Jagbir Singh

In an interview with Moneycontrol, the company’s Chief Technology Officer, Jagbir Singh, shared that the 4G expansion, under new agreements with Nokia, Ericsson, and Samsung, is set to begin soon.

Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung set to win fresh 4G, 5G deals worth over $2 billion from Airtel

Airtel’s latest renewal came weeks after Vodafone Idea signed $3.6 billion equipment deals with all three equipment vendors to expand its 4G network and gradually roll out 5G services.

Connectivity to get better at airports, DoT looking to resolve 5G coverage issues within a month

The DoT expects to have 5G at and around 124 airports in a month’s time and is running tests to ensure the service doesn't interfere with aircraft systems

Reliance Jio raises tariffs, unveils unlimited plans

The new tariff plans start from Rs 189 for 2 GB per month and will be available to customers from July 3

India’s 5G subscriptions to reach 840 mn by 2029, says Ericsson study

India has made large-scale mid-band deployments, covering over 90 percent of the population by the end of 2023 with 5G penetration reaching 10 percent.

5G spectrum auction begins: All you need to know

The government aims to raise approximately Rs 10,000 crore from the auction, though brokerage reports estimate it could be between Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 16,600 crore. In the 2022 auction, the government achieved a record Rs 1.5 lakh crore.

Vodafone Idea stock gains 4% as telco completes 5G rollout obligation in all circles

Vodafone Idea has a 5G spectrum in 17 circles, and has completed the rollout obligation in both spectrum bands. It got network testing done by the Department of Telecommunications in both spectrum bands.

HCLTech partners with Tecnotree to develop 5G-led GenAI solutions for telcos

The two entities will help telcos and CSPs (communication service providers) unlock new opportunities, accelerate innovation and drive sustainable growth with personalised next-generation solutions, a company statement said.

Faster 5G for homes as Jio, Airtel bet big on expanding FWA broadband

Jio aims to achieve pan-India coverage for AirFiber in the first half of 2024. Rival Bharti Airtel, too, plans to expand its wireless high-speed broadband services beyond 25 cities

Ericsson India in talks with Vodafone Idea for a 5G deal: India MD

Nitin Bansal said that the Swedish telecom gear maker is bullish on the Indian market, which continues to see its 5G network expand. However, he expects the rollout pace to slow down this year following the rapid deployment by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.

Vodafone Idea ready for a new chapter of growth and innovation: CEO Akshaya Moondra tells customers

In the letter, Moondra informed Vodafone Idea customers about the telco’s recently concluded Rs 18,000-crore follow-on public offer (FPO).

How Vodafone Idea plans to spend its Rs 18,000 cr FPO proceeds

The Vodafone Idea FPO will open for subscription on April 18 and close on April 22. The company has fixed a price band of Rs 10-11 per share for the FPO.