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ITC asks TRAI to reserve private 5G spectrum for enterprises, not telcos
ITC urges TRAI to reserve 5G spectrum for enterprises to deploy private networks – and block telcos from subleasing private 5G spectrum. Read more…
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Ditched by Reliance Jio, Samsung eyes 5G deal from Airtel
Samsung has reportedly begun discussions with Bharti Airtel to secure a slice of its 5G investments amid uncertainty over business with Jio. Read more…
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Satcom body tells Indian regulators telcos don’t need 28-GHz band for 5G
ISpA says allocating the 28-GHz band to satellite operators won’t impact 5G rollouts because operators can use other millimeter-wave bands. Read more…
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boAt parent to acquire Singapore-based KaHa for health wearable play
The parent company of India’s leading audio and hearable brand, boAT, is acquiring Singapore-based KaHa Pte Ltd, to augment wearables range. Read more…
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Indian gaming community platform Turnip secures $12.5m from investors
Mobile-first gaming community platform Turnip has secured $12.5 million in a new financing round co-led by Greenoaks and Elevation Capital. Read more…
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Indian telcos demand 95% reduction in 5G spectrum base prices
Indian telcos ask TRAI for a 95% reduction in the base price of 5G spectrum to create “necessary financial headroom” for 5G rollouts. Read more…
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Foxconn’s India unit to resume production after food poisoning protests
Foxconn will reopen its iPhone production facility in Chennai after shutting down last month over dorm food safety concerns. Read more…
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Honor unveils its first foldable handset
Honor launched its first foldable smartphone, the Honor Magic V, targeting the high-end segment with five cameras and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Read more…
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India launches multi-agency probe into Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo
Several Indian agencies are now probing Chinese smartphone companies Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo over business practices and alleged tax evasion. Read more…
Features
Niall Norton interview: telcos as platforms and the Amdocs acquisition
Ask Niall Norton about telcos as platforms and whether they are ready to take on that role and he is remarkably upbeat. Read more…
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