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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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.
Find out more Global revenue from private cellular networks expected to reach $12.2 billion by 2028
19 March 2025
A recent study by Juniper Research, a prominent authority in telecommunication markets, projects that global revenue from private cellular networks will reach US$12.2 billion by 2028, marking a substantial rise from the US$5.7 billion recorded in 2025. This represents a remarkable growth rate of 114%, indicating a notable shift as businesses increasingly invest in private network solutions.
The study also anticipates the rollout of nearly 3,000 new private networks over the next two years, a significant increase compared to the 2,500 deployments observed in the previous four-year period. A key factor driving this growth is the introduction of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) business models, which offer enterprises reduced costs and enhanced scalability.
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