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Samsung and KT partner to counter 6G signal quality challenges

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South Korean technology giants Samsung and KT are joining forces to research and develop technologies for improving 6G signal quality. The two companies will pool their expertise to advance multi-antenna technologies, aiming to expand coverage across the potential frequency bands earmarked for 6G.

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Signal for Every Indian: Vi’s Big Step with Satellite Connectivity

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The collaboration is aimed at enabling direct-to-mobile satellite connectivity, a breakthrough that could eliminate mobile signal blackspots across India especially in remote and rural areas where traditional towers are not feasible. With this announcement, Vi has positioned itself at the forefront of telecom innovation in India.

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Jio and Airtel’s Rs 11, 10GB Hourly Plans Signal What the Future of Telecom Pricing Might Look Like

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It’s a pricing signal , and perhaps even a glimpse into Indian telecom’s next phase of monetisation : time-based, purpose-driven data consumption. Jio and Airtel’s Rs 11, 10GB hourly packs signal the arrival of intent-based telecom pricing , where user behaviour, not just usage volume, drives value. This is not just a product offering.

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ISAC will turn 6G networks into a giant radar system

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A whitepaper from 5G Americas highlights that 6G is being built around a technology called Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), which will effectively turn our national mobile infrastructure into a huge real-time radar system.

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UK and France unite against increasing cyber threats

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The UK and France are uniting to counter digital warfare and protect vital modern technology from increasing cyber threats. In a world where your smartphone’s map app can guide you to the nearest coffee shop and freight ships navigate vast oceans using satellite signals, the prospect of those systems going dark is terrifying.

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Jio 5G Network Down in Rajasthan and Gujarat, Services Restored After an Hour

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The outage began around 7 PM IST, with users reporting complete loss of signal on their mobile devices. Social media was quick to pick up on the disruption, with users posting about “no signal” and #JioDown trending briefly. The issue was limited to 5G users only, while 4G services remained unaffected.

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Airtel Hits 572 Mbps, Jio Trails at 326 Mbps in Himachal’s 5G Hotspots: TRAI IDT May 2025

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While Jio has aggressively rolled out 5G coverage across India with standalone (SA) technology, Airtel’s focus on performance optimisation in key zones appears to be paying off. Mbps (4G DL) and 12.73 Mbps (4G UL), while Vi lagged further with 14.30 Mbps (4G DL) and 6.55 Mbps (4G UL).