5G

Apple bought Intel's modem group with the objective of eventually replacing Qualcomm with internal 5G modems. Formerly expected, but now highly improbable, is that Apple will switch to internal modems before the expiration period. The two patents have expiration dates of 2029 and 2030, respectively, and Apple's efforts to get them canceled ended on June 27 when the Supreme Court denied Apple's plea to revive the patent issue. 

India has started to lay the groundwork for the 5G spectrum auctions which is scheduled for later this year. The 5G mobile services, which will reportedly be rolled out within 2022-23, is expected to contribute at least $450 billion to the Indian economy. It is also expected to create various job opportunities across the country. According to union minister Vaishnaw, the 5G will be rolled out in August or September.

PM Modi via video conferencing, will address a programme marking the silver jubilee celebrations of the establishment of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), on May 17. He will also launch the 5G Test Bed, developed at a cost of over Rs 220 crore. The 5G Test Bed has been developed by a total of eight institutes headed by IIT Madras, to support the next generation technologies.

Sajeeb Wazed, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's adviser for Information and Communication Technology Affairs, inaugurated a 5G service at a function in Dhaka on December 12. Initially, the trial run of the service was launched at six sites in the country. The sites are Gopalganj's Tungipara, National Martyrs' Memorial at Savar, Bangladesh Secretariat, PM's Office, Dhaka's Dhanmondi-31, and Sher-e-Bangla. Reportedly, it'll help… read-more

As Bharti Airtel is looking to raise capital, Google may invest thousands of crores in the company, said media reports. If Google invests in Airtel, it might be very beneficial for Airtel to increase its market capacity in 4G and 5G networks as well as pay off the loan amount to the government. However, Google may ditch the plan as it already has a partnership with Jio.