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• Airtel Payments Bank Has Over 15 Million Monthly Active Users
• Ericsson, MediaTek Get 5.1 Gbps Speeds by Testing mmWave in 5G SA
• Ericsson Teams Up With 2degrees for 5G Expansion in New Zealand
• Realme Q3 Series Launch Confirmed: Expected Specifications
• Realme 8 5G Teased to Feature a 6.5 Inch Punch-Hole Display
• Sony 32W830 Android Smart TV Launched for Rs 31,900 in India
• 5G Will Soon Be Leveraged by Indian Defence Forces
• Germany Announces Initial Funding of 200 Million Euros for 6G Research
• Tata Sky Adds Five Channels Including Hornbill TV to Its Offerings
• RCom and Aircel’s Resolution Plans in Trouble After NCLAT Judgement
• Huawei 5G CPE Pro Portable Router Can Deliver Up to 2.3 Gbps Speeds
• Mavenir and Xilinx Working Together to Enhance 5G Network Capacity
• Huawei to Launch 6G in China by 2030: Report
• Vodafone and Oppo Deliver Europe’s First 5G SA Network
• DishNXT HD STB Available for Rs 1,347 With Free Channel Pack

Airtel Payments Bank Has Over 15 Million Monthly Active Users Posted: 15 Apr 2021 08:30 AM PDT Airtel Payments Bank, the banking and finance business of Bharti Airtel, has now over 15 million monthly active users. The online bank’s services first went live for the users in India back on April 11, 2016. Over the last five years, Airtel has invested a lot of resources into making the Payments Bank a more secure and faster experience for the users. Much recently, Airtel Payments Bank officially launched the 'Rewards123' savings account for its users to help them earn rewards on the online transactions they make. To upgrade from a normal savings account to a Rewards123 account, users need to pay a nominal fee of Rs 299 per year. According to an ET Telecom report, Chairman of Bharti Airtel, Sunil Bharti Mittal, in the Amazon Sambhav Summit 2021, said that Airtel Payments Bank is making good progress in the rural parts, tier-2, and tier-3 cities of India. Bharti Airtel Added More Users Than Competition in Last 9 Months Mittal said that Airtel has seen the worst multiple times and yet survived. The Indian business tycoon recalled the 2003-04 period when Airtel almost shut down and then in 2016 when Jio disrupted the telecom market with its free services and subsidised plans, due to which several companies had to close shops. Amidst all the noise and hardships, Airtel survived and managed to grow its market share, brand index, and brand loyalty. Mittal said that Airtel has been adding more subscribers than its competition (Jio) for the last eight to nine months. The telco has been phenomenal in handling customers and providing a strong network experience. Mittal said that despite dealing with 'near-death experiences', Airtel is in a very healthy shape today. He was proud of the fact that Airtel managed to raise up to $12 billion in the last four to five years, even though it was one of its hardest periods. Mittal believes that it was Airtel's commitment and credibility which allowed the telco to raise all this money. Bharti Airtel recently created a new company structure wherein the telecom business, along with all the digital assets of the company, have moved under Bharti Airtel Limited. The Airtel Payments Bank will, however, remain a separate entity from the telecom business and will play a major role in providing e-finance services to the people of India in the coming years.

Ericsson, MediaTek Get 5.1 Gbps Speeds by Testing mmWave in 5G SA Posted: 15 Apr 2021 07:42 AM PDT Ericsson and MediaTek have joined hands to create something which is going to be a jaw-dropping innovation. In the wake of achieving high downloading speeds in 5G technologies, both the companies have been working to make a 5G dual connectivity breakthrough which is going to merge the coverage of sub-6Hz bands with a millimetre wave on a commercial chipset. In the recent demo, the companies have achieved speeds of up to 5.1 Gbps by connecting a single device to frequencies in the sub-6 GHz and mmWave with the help of dual connectivity. Let's have a closer look at the new results achieved by both partners. Ericsson and MediaTek Achieved 5.1 Gbps  5G Speed According to a release from Ericsson, the companies combined 800 MHz of high-band spectrum and 60 MHz of mid-band spectrum to achieve these high speeds. The companies are claiming that this is the first time a millimetre wave (mmWave) has been tested on a 5G Standalone (SA) mode combined with a mid-band spectrum. The 5G dual connectivity test is also known as New Radio (NR) DC. It was performed in the mmWave chamber. As per the report, the signal was sent over the air to a device with a MediaTek M80 5G modem with the help of Ericsson’s Radio System hardware and 5G Core. The demonstration shows that this combination can achieve a speed of up to 5.1Gbps internet speed. On this successful demonstration JS Pan, general manager of wireless communication system and partnership at MediaTek stated that the collaboration between the two companies turned out to be fruitful. He added that the NR Dual Connectivity is one of the latest 5G technology developments which is going to contribute to next-gen 5G services, growing capacity, and a lot more. The demonstration also revealed the capabilities of the MediaTek M80 5G modem. As per the report, NR DC is empowered by signalling high peak rate support in Ericsson's 5G Core. The company has run carrier aggregation to merge eight 100 Mhz carriers (total of 800 Mhz mmWave) with a 28 GHz band. The second node consists of a 60 MHz mid-band channel at 3.7 GHz. The company claims that the NR DC will be commercially available in the third quarter of this year. It would be interesting to see more experiments like this that are capable of contributing to the next-gen 5G technology.

Ericsson Teams Up With 2degrees for 5G Expansion in New Zealand Posted: 15 Apr 2021 06:40 AM PDT Ericsson has teamed up with renowned telecom operator 2degrees to offer 5G network services in New Zealand. The information was released by the telecom giant in the latest release. The partnership with Ericsson will allow 2degrees to maximise the capacity of 4G capacity twice of the current state. Initially, the company is eyeing Auckland and Wellington for the 5G sites. However, network expansion plans will begin soon with the prospect of nearly 700 5G sites. As reported by RCR Wireless, Ericsson was selected for the same following a multi-vendor selection process. Ericsson Strives to Deliver Effective 5G Network in New Zealand Mark Aue, who is the CEO of 2degrees, stated that Ericsson is rapidly increasing its business in multiple nations by offering fast and reliable 5G networks. Also, Ericsson is targeting the New Zealand market and is looking to provide the telco’s customers with the technology that is underpinning the globe's best 5G networks across five continents, including Australia's leading mobile network. Aue further stated that Ericsson was picked following a multi-vendor selection process. He further said that 2degrees is building an advanced ecosystem that will be launched at the right time. Tracing back to the last 18 months, there have been significant changes and advances in the 5G ecosystem, and 2degrees strive to match with the pace of 5G development and advances. Towards the end, the colossal base of 2degrees will reap multiple benefits from the mature and proven technology. The Move to 5G is Natural Evolution for 2degrees Aue shed light on the preparations of 2degrees and stated that the telecom giant started replacing the core of its network in 2020, and it can now accelerate the development of 5G with pre-planned upgrade of existing sites. He further said the switch to the 5G ecosystem is a natural evolution, just like 3G and 4G. The entire funding of developing and expanding the 5G ecosystem has been addressed by the entity in their capital investment plan. Emilio Romeo, who is the head of Ericsson Australia and New Zealand, marked that the vendor will provide its 5G RAN and core solutions. Currently, 2degrees provide mobile services to subscribers via a nationwide network of 1800 sites that reaches nearly 98.5% of the country.

Realme Q3 Series Launch Confirmed: Expected Specifications Posted: 15 Apr 2021 05:17 AM PDT Realme, the smartphone manufacturing brand, has confirmed the launch of its Realme Q3 today on its official Weibo handle. The company is yet to reveal the upcoming smartphone’s exact launch date, but it seems that the launch is imminent. The company has assured that it's working on the Realme Q3 lineup, and the launch is coming soon. The handset is said to fall in the budget segment, and Realme Product Director Wang Wei Derek confirmed that this series wouldn't be as powerful as the Realme GT. Let's have a detailed look at the confirmed launch information of the Realme Q3. Realme Q3 Launch Confirmed According to the official Weibo post, the Realme Q3 series going to launch soon in the home country China.  The Weibo post also mentioned that the company had sold over 1 million smartphones in the Realme Q2 series. The smartphone series includes the Realme Q2i 5G, Realme Q2 5G, and the Realme Q2 Pro 5G. Realme Q3 series is going to be the successor of the existing Realme Q2 series, considering that we can expect that the upcoming series will also arrive with three smartphone models. Wang Wei Derek also suggests that the Realme GT lineup has seen huge success as it comes with top-notch offering in aggressive pricing. Further, he added that the company is currently planning to keep everyone happy by launching smartphones in the budget segment. The Realme Q3 will be a combination of GT and Q series; it would be rich in performance and lite on the pocket. There is still no information about the specifications of the upcoming Realme Q3 series. However, rumours and leaks suggest that the smartphone will be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC by the end of April in China. A new smartphone from the brand was also spotted in the TENNA listing with the model number RMX2205. The handset was believed to be the Realme 8i. However, there is no confirmation about the name of the device; there is a fair possibility that it could be one of the Realme Q3 series phones. Going with the MyDrivers report, the smartphone is expected to launch with a 120Hz refresh rate display. It's said to be powered by the MediaTek 1100 chipset with 5G connectivity under the hood. The Realme Q3 is tipped to be fuelled by a massive 4,500mAh battery, and the company is also expected to include a 65W fast charger in the retail box. The company is yet to reveal more details about the upcoming Q3 series, and we can expect more information soon.

Realme 8 5G Teased to Feature a 6.5 Inch Punch-Hole Display Posted: 15 Apr 2021 04:29 AM PDT Realme 8 5G will launch in Thailand on April 21, but the company has started to tease a few features before its launch. The latest teasers have revealed some never-before announced specifications. The Realme 8 5G is teased to be about 8.5mm thin. Flipkart is being used as a teasing platform for India; however, a launch date hasn’t been declared yet. The upcoming phone will likely launch in India on April 22. To know more about Realme 8 5G’s confirmed features, keep reading until the end. Realme 8 5G Confirmed Features Realme Thailand chose to tease its upcoming Realme 8 5G via social media channels, much ahead of its launch, i.e. on April 21. The first teaser reveals details about the device, including the 6.5-inch punch-hole display with the cutout on the top left corner of the screen. The handset will support a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. Besides this, a slight chin was shown by means of a teaser at the bottom of the handset, along with the SIM tray located on the left spine. Another teaser unveiled that Realme 8 5G will be 8.5mm thin and will weigh 185 grams. The fingerprint sensor will be mounted on the right edge of the phone, along with a 3.5mm audio port at the bottom edge. The teaser also verifies that the handset will pack a 5,000mAh battery and be launched in two colour options: Supersonic Black and Supersonic Blue. Teasers in the past have demonstrated that Realme 8 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC. More details are expected to be revealed in the Thailand launch event that will commence at 6 pm local time (4.30 pm IST) on April 21 that will be streamed on all social channels. Recently, a Google Play Console listing implied that the Realme 8 5G may run on Android 11 and will sport a full-HD+ display (1,080×2,400 pixels) and will come with 8GB RAM. It was first spotted on Geekbench with 8GB RAM and Android 11 besides the Dimensity 700 SoC. The phone is highly expected to launch in India on April 22, which is just a day after the smartphone’s launch in Thailand.

Sony 32W830 Android Smart TV Launched for Rs 31,900 in India Posted: 15 Apr 2021 03:21 AM PDT Sony has launched the most awaited 32W830 Smart Android LED TV in India. It is one of the most feature-rich in the 32-inch segment in India. Its salient features include support for Google Assistant and HDR support for HDR10 and HLG formats. The features, however, cost quite a lot for the 32-ich TV, and moreover, the TV has also taken the spotlight for being the most expensive one in the 32-inch segment. To know more about its specifications, price and availability, read ahead. Sony 32W830 Smart Android LED TV Specifications The Sony 32W830 Smart LED TV runs an unspecified version of Android TV just like the others from the brand. Google Assistant can be controlled through a remote that comes with the TV as well as through voice using any linked smart speakers for a hands-free experience. The TV supports a resolution of 1,366×7,68 pixels and comes along with a built-in Google Chromecast that facilitates casting with other compatible devices. The HDR10 and HLG formats above mentioned for the TV is supported at the processing and compatibility level. The output, however, cannot be displayed in these formats. The TV further supports a full-HD 60Hz signal. The connectivity options include a Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless connectivity, two USB ports and 3.5mm audio output. Along with the HDMI ARC support, the TV also can produce a rated audio output of 20W from its stereo speaker system. The 16GB internal storage allows you to store apps and app data and Sony’s X-Reality Pro picture processing technology. Sony 32W830 Smart LED TV Price The TV comes costly for being in the 32-inch segment, as mentioned before. The price of it can directly be compared to competing brands such as Amazon Basics and Vu, which are priced less than Rs 31,900 that measure 43-inch and 50-inch, respectively. Sony promises reliability and expects to draw more customers and retain the existing ones through its reputation and its widely-spread sales channels. The newspapers have listed Sony 32W830 Smart LED TV as one of the well-equipped 32-inch TV’s you can buy at the moment. With these many good reviews, it will be exciting to watch how the TV gets accepted in the market.

5G Will Soon Be Leveraged by Indian Defence Forces Posted: 15 Apr 2021 02:13 AM PDT Indian army, air force, and navy are all eager to leverage the power of 5G networks to up the ante of technology used for defending the country. Especially, the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned vehicles in the army has put 5G in the limelight. Ajay Kumar from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) told ET Telecom that armed forces would soon need to migrate to 5G networks if they want to make efficient use of unmanned vehicles and AI. He said that the ministry is already wary of the immediate need of 5G and is taking the necessary steps that will be required to implement the next-generation connectivity technology into the concerned ecosystem. Countries such as China have already started using 5G for their armed forces. The US Department of Defense had also announced a $600 million budget for conducting 5G experiments and tests at select military sites. Defence Needs Separate Set of Spectrum Rakesh Malhotra, a telecom consultant, said that the government would have to provide the army with a separate set of new frequencies in highly efficient bands for providing confidentiality on communications. He said that the spectrum required for defence applications and protocols must be different from the one provided commercially to the general public. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had said that the telcos would be provided with frequencies in the 3300-3600 MHz band for rolling out 5G services. Note that the MoD held 100 MHz of spectrum in the concerned band upon the time of the announcement. Upon several discussions with DoT, the MoD finally vacated the frequencies for the telcos to roll out 5G. Kumar further said that the equipment must be sourced from trusted sources. The government has appointed the National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC) as the designated body to oversee all the equipment and gear that the telcos purchase. NCSC is responsible for creating a list of 'trusted' companies through which telecom equipment for rolling out 5G and expanding 4G can be purchased in India. India is still yet to launch a single commercial 5G network, and the spectrum auctions are still far away. Airtel might surprise everyone by being the first operator to launch non-standalone (NSA) 5G network in India.

Germany Announces Initial Funding of 200 Million Euros for 6G Research Posted: 15 Apr 2021 01:32 AM PDT Germany has started investing money into researching technologies based on 6G connectivity. The German government has announced a sum of 700 million Euros ($833 million) for the research on 6G, which will be invested by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) by 2025. This will make it the first step of Germany towards 6G. Germany’s Federal Research Minister, Anja Karliczek, while explaining the country’s optimistic plan about future communication technologies, informed that the country is all set to create infrastructure for 6G technology. She further said that the digital transformation had emphasised the need for a stronger network infrastructure. Knowing that 4G technology cannot be leveraged any further and 5G has already taken a big leap, Karliczek said 6G would be the future of mobile data technology and revolutionise our communication in the next decade. 5G is already an absolute upgrade of 4G because 5G uses a millimetre-wave spectrum which allows it to connect to more devices and to provide 10 times faster speed than 4G. However, with 6G, data is transmitted more than 100 times faster than 5G. Initial Funding of 200 Million Euros on Offer for 6G Research Explaining further, Karliczek said this investment would be the basis of the technological sovereignty of Europe and Germany. To strengthen this sovereignty, Germany needs to invest in advance. The minister also said the initial funding would be 200 million Euros while further initiatives will be announced later. These investments have become possible because of the future package/reserve of the federal government, and the first investment will go into the 6G research program, making the country technologically advanced for the next generation of mobile networks. The initial project will aim at creating 6G research hubs and boosting collaboration with research institutes and universities. Germany will compete with Chinese telecommunications company Huawei, which plans to launch 6G services in China by 2030. Huawei will soon share a white sheet on 6G so that the industry can understand what 6G really is and how it will change the way people look at connectivity. While China and Germany are already competing low-key on the 6G front, many countries worldwide are still struggling to launch 5G networks within their boundaries.

Tata Sky Adds Five Channels Including Hornbill TV to Its Offerings Posted: 15 Apr 2021 12:43 AM PDT India's number one Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator, Tata Sky, has added five new channels to its offerings. Note that these channels are not entirely new to the platform, and some or all of them may have been a part of Tata Sky's offerings earlier. The four new channels added are – 'Mango TV', 'Hornbill TV', 'Enterr10 Rangeela', 'Music Zone' and 'Colors Bangla Cinema'. Removal of old channels and addition of new ones is regular work for Tata Sky. At the same time, the DTH operator has removed several 'Test Service' channels from its platform. Read ahead to find out more about the channels added. Tata Sky Adds Hornbill TV, Mango TV and More Starting with Mango TV, it is a free channel for the users. It is available at Logical Channel Number (LCN) 1122. Since it is free, users can start streaming from the channel right away. The second channel added is 'Hornbill TV'. It is also a free channel to stream and is available at LCN 1978. For the unaware, Hornbill TV is a new channel. Then there is 'Enterr10 Rangeela', which is now available for Tata Sky users at LCN 1104. It is also free to stream and offers users entertaining content (television serials). Another free channel added today by Tata Sky is 'Music Zone'. It is available at LCN 1547 and offers regional language content and entertaining music to the users. The fifth channel added by Tata Sky is 'Colors Bangla Cinema'. However, it is not a free channel. To get this channel's services, users need to pay a nominal amount of Rs 1. Those users who want to subscribe to this channel can call Tata Sky helpline number 1860-120-6633 or directly recharge from its mobile app. At the same time, Tata Sky has removed some 'Test Service' channels. These channels include – 'Test Service 3017', 'Test Service 3014', 'Test Service 3012', and 'Test Service 3011'. The newly added channels are already live for the Tata Sky users meaning they start streaming right away. To get Tata Sky services, you can buy the company's entry-level STB (both SD and HD) for Rs 1,499 only. For purchasing Tata Sky STB, kindly visit the website of the company.

RCom and Aircel’s Resolution Plans in Trouble After NCLAT Judgement Posted: 14 Apr 2021 11:51 PM PDT Much recently, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) said that the telcos under insolvency process or Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) can't 'use or transfer' their spectrum until the time they have cleared all government dues. Because of the decision, RCom and Aircel's resolution plans have taken a hit. According to an ET Telecom report, the lenders of Aircel and the UV Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (UVARCL) might approach the Supreme Court (SC) to oversee the NCLAT judgement. For the unaware, UVARCL is the resolution company that will take over the assets of Aircel and RCom under the insolvency process. The lenders led by the State Bank of India (SBI) and UVARCL fear that their resolution plans will not go as planned if they aren't allowed to sell the spectrum owned by the two companies. Spectrum Sale Would Generate Big Amounts For the Companies The lenders hoped to recover around 25,000 to 30,000 crores from the resolution plans of Aircel and RCom under IBC against their total claims of Rs 1,16,000 crores. For the unaware, Aircel and RCom owe the government about Rs 38,000 only in the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, where Aircel owes Rs 12,389 crores and RCom owes Rs 26,000 crores, respectively. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is further looking to get Rs 14,000 crores from Aircel as an operational creditor for defaults on timely payments and also for the right to use spectrum. But ideally, in the waterfall arrangement, financial creditors are prioritised over operational creditors. Hence, DoT might not get anything here if the case goes to the SC. UVARCL's plans for Aircel includes payment of only Rs 28.50 crores, i.e., 0.16% of the total claims of Rs 17,462 crores for the operational creditors. If the telcos aren't allowed to sell the spectrum, they will be forced to go towards liquidation. When that happens, the lenders will be hit massively, amongst which SBI, which loaned Rs 12,000 crores to Aircel and RCom, will be hurt the most. UVARCL was expecting to generate the biggest chunk of amounts by selling the spectrum of Aircel in the 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands for anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,300 crores. One telco that remains unharmed despite the decision ruled by NCLAT is Videocon. Since the telco transferred its spectrum in the 1800 MHz bands to Airtel back in 2016, it doesn't fall into the purview of the recent NCLAT order. The SC had also asked the same question during the AGR case and left the decision to NCLAT last year.

Huawei 5G CPE Pro Portable Router Can Deliver Up to 2.3 Gbps Speeds Posted: 14 Apr 2021 10:38 PM PDT Huawei is one of the global leaders when it comes to developing breakthrough and cutting-edge telecommunications technology. The Chinese tech giant has helped several operators worldwide set up their 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. One of its products, Huawei 5G CPE Pro, a portable router, has gained our attention recently. What's unique about this router is, a) it is portable, and b) it can support both 4G and 5G network connections and turn it into a Wi-Fi signal. That's right, the Huawei 5G CPE Pro is a router that works when either a 4G or a 5G SIM card is inserted into it. Very much like the Jio-Fi, it is a small machine that takes the signal from the mobile towers and converts it into a Wi-Fi network. Huawei 5G CPE Pro Specifications and Features Huawei 5G CPE Pro can deliver maximum download speeds of up to 2.3 Gbps. The portable router is powered by the 'Balong 5000', one of the leading 5G chipsets in the world. The Balong 5000 is the first 7nm multi-mode 5G chipset, and it makes the unreal downloading speed of 2.3 Gbps real for the router. The router weighs 700 grams without the power adapter, meaning it is light enough to be carried in a bag. So users can essentially carry their own Wi-Fi network wherever they go. It measures 99mm x 107mm x 215mm. The router can support both 5G and 4G LTE. It is a dual-band router meaning users will get the option to choose between connecting with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks like they do with traditional dual-band routers. The SIM card that goes inside the router should be nano in size. The power adapter provided with the router can supply 24W of power at a maximum that is more than sufficient. Note that the router is only available in 'White' colour. Do You Need Huawei 5G CPE Pro Portable Router? If you have a 5G network you can connect with, you can definitely consider buying this router. It is boundless, unlike a fiber broadband connection. You can take it anywhere with you and create Wi-Fi networks at will. Further, Vodafone UK also offers this router to the users under its GigaCube offer. The Vodafone UK website says that users can connect up to 64 devices through the router. Note that the maximum deliverable speed mentioned above will be different in each operator’s case, but the maximum download speed the router can deliver will stay at 2.3 Gbps. It is not available for purchase in India yet. The company is offering it in China and two regions of Europe – the UK and Sweden.

Mavenir and Xilinx Working Together to Enhance 5G Network Capacity Posted: 14 Apr 2021 09:30 PM PDT On Tuesday, Semiconductor firm Xilinx Inc and telecommunications software firm Mavenir Inc joined hands for boosting cellphone tower capacity for open 5G networks. Previously, telcos used to purchase hardware and software as an integrated package from suppliers such as Nokia, Ericsson, China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, and more global vendors. But now, the market of US telecom has been disrupted by the restrictions imposed by the government on Huawei, one of the major telecom vendors of the nation. This has forced telcos to buy from different vendors such as Xilinx and Mavenir for saving costs and purchasing more parts. But there is a shortcoming in the features of new vendors as compared to the features provided by traditional equipment makers. Feature such as the ability to fit multiple antennas into the radio unit at the top of a tower to enhance its capacity cannot be provided on the new open networks. It is called the MIMO technology, which means multiple-input, multiple-output. Mavenir and Xilinx Plan to Build New Chipsets For Overcoming the Issue Both the companies have assured the telcos that they will provide the required chips and software for the open 5G network to implement the MIMO technology. The vice president of Mavenir, Job Benson, said that the companies are also ready to provide the completed technology at the same time as traditional equipment makers. Benson also said that this move would allow carriers to diversify their network and offer more advanced solutions while saving costs at the same time. Mavenir's AI-on-5G Solution Mavenir is also moving fast on the 5G front. The telecom software company recently announced its AI-on-5G solution, which is aimed to help several sectors of the industry in creating a smarter work environment. The convergence of 5G stacks and AI will help the companies implement newer generation applications and hardware to support industry 4.0 applications for the manufacturing and production of goods and services. 5G will be able to bring out the true potential of AI, which traditional local-area networks (LAN) or 4G networks can’t do. Thus the AI-on-5G solution from Mavenir stands to benefit the manufacturing industry in a great deal.

Huawei to Launch 6G in China by 2030: Report Posted: 14 Apr 2021 08:30 PM PDT Huawei, a Chinese telecom equipment manufacturing company, is set to launch 6G in China by 2030. While the nations worldwide are still thinking about setting up 5G networks, China's Huawei is looking a step ahead and is planning for 6G. According to a CGTN report, Xu Zhijun, the rotating chairman of Huawei, has said that the company will launch its first commercial 6G network in the country by 2030. Further, he said that Huawei's 6G would be 50 times faster than 5G. Huawei Will Release White Paper for 6G to Help Industry Understand What It Is While it is understandable that 6G will be the connectivity platform that will overtake 5G, many don't understand how exactly it will work or look like. Thus, the company has said that it will reveal a white paper on 6G to help the industry understand what it really is. It is worth noting that Huawei's 5G is steps ahead of the same technology offered by the other global companies. With the first operator to make research and advancements in 6G, Huawei stands a chance to dominate the global telecom market. Xu Zhijun made the remarks on 6G at Huawei global analysts conference in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. According to the deputy dean of the School of Information at Tsinghua University, Cui Baoguo, a 6G network’s speed is expected to reach up to 1,000 Gbps. Not only that, but the 6G network would have a delay of 0.1 ms-meter/second. So it would not only be faster but would also offer lesser delays. Experts believe that 6G would transcend the way people look at connectivity and that the super-fast speed would only be a byproduct of the technology. However, Huawei is losing out on a huge amount of meaningful business worldwide because of its market perception. Governments across the globe are worried about including Huawei in their 5G projects because of the company's alleged ties with the Chinese government. India is one such country, and the Indian government has asked the telcos to not award any new projects to not only Huawei but any Chinese vendor or gear maker.

Vodafone and Oppo Deliver Europe’s First 5G SA Network Posted: 14 Apr 2021 07:30 PM PDT The Chinese consumer electronics and smartphone manufacturer Oppo has teamed up with Ericsson, Qualcomm and Vodafone to commercialise Europe's first low latency and high speed 5G network in Germany. The network will be accessible on the latest flagship device of the smartphone manufacturer, which is Oppo Find X3 Pro. Oppo has stated that to provide an enhanced 5G network; it plans to roll out a software update that will activate SA support on the Oppo Find X3 Pro in the coming weeks. Oppo is the Sole Smartphone Provider to Participate in Europe's 5G SA Network Henry Duan, who is the Vice President and President of smartphones at Oppo, said that the company is proud to be the sole smartphone provider to take part in the commercialisation of Europe's first 5G SA network. The move fulfils the commitment of Oppo to bring cutting-edge technology to their customers. He also stated that Oppo would continue to team up with industry best entities to increase the proximity of 5G services and create unique experiences for users worldwide. Vodafone is Making 5G Standalone a Reality for Customers In case you are not aware, 5G standalone is an extensive and more complete form of 5G network, which is the architecture of all 5G networks. The commercialisation of the first 5G SA network in Europe marks a new achievement in the development of 5G in the region. As reported by 5Gradar, the theoretical latency of 5G SA is as low as 1ms that is better than the NSA 5G network that has a latency of around 20ms. Gerhard Mack, CTO of Vodafone Germany, said that at initial levels, the company strives to achieve latency times of 10 to 15 milliseconds which is faster than the human nervous system. As Vodafone puts more 5G facilities operation, these low latency times are arriving for customers. The first smartphone that will support the technology will be Oppo Find X3 Pro. The SA 5G network will be rolled out in Leipzig, Dusseldorf and Munster with network slicing and multiple benefits of the enhanced network. Also, the network slicing will enable the telco to provide diversified services for multiple needs.

DishNXT HD STB Available for Rs 1,347 With Free Channel Pack Posted: 14 Apr 2021 07:03 PM PDT Dish TV, India's second-largest Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator, will allow you to fulfil your entertainment needs in a jiffy. The operator offers some really interesting and economical channel packs to its users at high-definition (HD) quality. For viewing content in HD quality from Dish TV, users can opt for the DishNXT HD Set-Top Box (STB). It is available at a very low cost and comes loaded with a free channel pack to get you started. Here's everything you need to know about the DishNXT HD STB. DishNXT HD STB Features, Price, and More DishNXT HD STB can be availed by the users for a mere cost of Rs 1,347. It is the starting price of the HD STB from Dish TV. Note that users don't have to pay anything extra for subscribing to a channel pack. When the users pay Rs 1,347 to the operator, the operator provides them with the DishNXT HD STB with a free subscription of the 'Super Family HD' pack. For the unaware, the standalone cost of the channel pack is Rs 435 (GST included). With the Super Family HD pack, users get more than 299 channels which also include 12 HD channels. Users can also get the DishNXT HD STB with a channel pack for longer-term. There is an option to pay Rs 1,652 for the same STB and get the free channel pack for 3 months. Under this plan, users will get a free subscription to the 'Swagat HD' pack for 3 months. Further, the three months plan is also available for six months, under which users get the subscription of the same channel pack but for a cost of Rs 2,245. Dish TV has highlighted that the 1-month and 6-months offers are available for a limited period only. Do note that none of the prices mentioned above includes GST, so you will have to pay 18% more on the cost mentioned above. Also, note that the STB and channel combo mentioned above is for users going for the Hindi channels. However, the total cost of purchasing the STB with a channel pack in varied languages is either the same or very little different. One of the best things about purchasing the Dish TV STB is a quick service. The company said that it would install the connection in under four hours from the time you make the purchase online. The Dish TV STBs are available to be purchased from the official website of the company. The company is even offering demo services to the people interested in testing out its services. Further, on purchase of the STB, users get coupons worth Rs 2,000 from CouponDuniya. You can even opt for a Dish TV connection with another channel pack than the one company provides when users are purchasing the connection. On top of that, users have the convenience of choosing whether they want a connection that comes with the antenna or the one without it. Note that in either of the cases, the charges for the STB are the same. Dish TV users also get the option of watching free content from the streaming platform known as 'Watcho'.

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