India's 5G subscriber base reaches 250 million
26 March 2025
India's 5G subscriber base has surged to approximately 250 million since the commercial launch of 5G services nearly two and a half years ago, according to recent statistics from the Ministry of Communications. This remarkable growth marks a significant milestone in the country's transition to advanced mobile connectivity.
As of the end of 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported a total of 898.57 million mobile broadband subscribers in the country. While TRAI does not specify subscriber numbers by network generation, the Ministry's figure indicates that 5G users now represent about 27.8% of the total mobile broadband subscriber base.
Find out more BSNL to launch 5G rollout following expansion of 4G Network
25 March 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced plans to initiate its 5G rollout in the upcoming months as part of a broader strategy to enhance its network capabilities.
Currently, the company is focused on expanding its 4G infrastructure, with an ambitious goal of deploying 100,000 sites by June 2025. As of now, BSNL has activated over 75,000 sites, with more than 80,000 installations in place. The operator is confident that it will meet its target and have all 100,000 sites fully operational by the specified deadline.
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Microsoft to launch first cloud region in Malaysia by mid-2025
24 March 2025
Microsoft has announced plans to establish its first cloud region in Malaysia, comprising three data centres located in the greater Kuala Lumpur area.
This initiative is part of the company's significant investment of US$2.2 billion in Malaysia, aimed at enhancing the country's capabilities in cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
Find out more Ericsson, Volvo Group and Bharti Airtel set sights on Industry 5.0
20 March 2025
In a significant move poised to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 in India, Ericsson and Volvo Group, alongside Bharti Airtel, have initiated a pioneering research partnership. This collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies, including extended reality (XR), digital twin technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), to revolutionize the manufacturing sector.
The partnership is set to take place at the Volvo Group Factory and Research & Development Centre in Bangalore, where the emphasis will be on exploring innovative applications within what is being described as the ‘industrial metaverse.’ This concept focuses on enhancing human and machine interactions in a way that seamlessly integrates physical and digital environments. By blending these worlds, the initiative aspires to provide a more immersive experience for workers and facilitate collaboration in ways previously deemed impossible.
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