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Topic: 5G network

Jio 5G will reach every town, taluka, tehsil by Dec 2023 in fastest rollout: Mukesh Ambani

Addressing investors at Reliance Industries Ltd’s 45th Annual General Meeting, the billionaire said the company was committed to making India a data-powered economy ahead of China, US.

Govt to auction 5G spectrum by July end, ‘to spur new waves of innovations’

The government will not charge an upfront amount for the airwaves, allowing the bidders to pay in 20 installments.

Canada bans Huawei, ZTE Corp. from 5G networks, ending years-long impasse

Trudeau's government banned the firms citing national security concerns. The Chinese embassy in Canada said the groundless blacklisting violated free trade and market principles.

Street lamps & billboards for seamless 5G connectivity? What TRAI plans with pilot study

TRAI study launched in Gujarat aims to determine feasibility of mounting small cells on existing public infrastructure to ensure seamless 5G connectivity.

Why airline passengers’ safety is at ‘risk’ when 5G towers are placed around airports

At least 25 flights operated by Boeing 777 jets to the US were cancelled after the rollout of 5G services was announced. Alarm bells have been sounded in India too.

5G cell towers near US airports disrupt inbound traffic, Air India too cancels flights

The concerns stem from potential interference with sensitive navigation equipment used during landings in poor weather.

Juhi Chawla says 5G is not safe, but what do experts say? A fact-check on how the tech works

What is 5G, how does it operate and what are the health concerns, if any? ThePrint answers these FAQ.

Govt yet to take call on China’s entry into 5G trials in India, says Union home secretary

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla also said the penetration of the neighbouring country into India's existing telecom hardware and software network is too extensive.

Your 5G is about to get much better, and not because of the new iPhone

Release 16 of the 3GPP standards or 5G Phase 2, is focused on technologies that will benefit non-smartphone applications, including vehicle communications, factory connectivity etc.

India should remove Chinese firms Huawei, ZTE from 5G & other ICT networks, US official says

Greg Kalbaugh, an official under the US Department of Commerce, says vendors from China cannot be trusted as they 'are subject to the control of their government'.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.