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Adani Data Networks Ltd, the Adani Group subsidiary, will start with 5G services in six service areas and use the spectrum for data center businesses.
Reliance Jio is likely going to launch an affordable 5G smartphone to prepare the Indian market to consume its 5G services. The 5G smartphone from Jio might cost less than Rs 12,000 in India.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to auction 5,500 MHz of 5G spectrum in the millimeter wave (37.0–42.5 GHz) band, valued at over Rs 35,000 crore. The spectrum can potentially be used for private networks in addition to mobile and satellite services.
DoT invited applications from enterprises willing to set up private 5G networks to undertake demand studies for direct spectrum assignment.
Bharti Airtel (Airtel) announced that it had signed 5G network agreements with Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung to commence 5G deployment in August 2022.
Vodafone Idea (Vi) is conducting a trial on the use of street furniture for 5G Small Cells and Aerial Fibre deployment in Bhopal and Bengaluru Smart Cities for 5G small cells.
Vodafone Idea has acquired spectrum in 3300MHz and 26GHz 5G bands to roll out 5G services to its customers and strengthen its enterprise offerings.
Airtel acquires 19867.8 MHz spectrum in 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100MHz, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz frequency bands through the auction for Rs 43,084 cr. Spectrum secured for 20 years.
The ideal spectrum bank for the best 5G experience, 100x capacity enhancement all done strategically at the least cost.
Jio gets ready to roll-out 5G Network across India in all 22 circles by acquiring spectrum in 700MHz, 800MHz, 1800MHz, 3300MHz and 26GHz bands
Airtel has implemented two Industrial grade use cases for quality improvement and operational efficiency at Bosch’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, utilizing the trial spectrum. In both cases, 5G technology such as mobile broadband and ultra-reliable low latency communications drove automated operations ensuring faster scale up and reduced downtimes. The trial successfully demonstrates Airtel’s capability to deliver high-quality Private Network solutions for Industry 4.0.
Ravi Sinha provides an update on the current status of the blueprints, with a focus on the automotive sector blueprint and federated artificial intelligence.
Google has committed $1 billion to Bharti Airtel over the next five years as part of its Google for India Digitization Fund. The deal includes $700 million of equity investment, with the remaining $300 million going toward expanding Airtel's offering via innovative affordability programs.

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