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The Ultimate Guide to 5G & Beyond

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for 5G & Beyond.

What to know about 5G & Beyond

5G & Beyond represents the evolving frontier of telecommunications technology, focusing on the transition from traditional mobile networks to ultra-fast, low-latency, and highly connected digital ecosystems. This tag covers innovations related to 5G deployment, enhancements, and the emerging 6G research that promise to revolutionize communication infrastructures.

Through our curated stories, readers can explore how global industry leaders are trialing and advancing 5G technologies, the convergence of networks with cloud computing and AI, and the transformative impact on sectors like IoT, smart cities, and industrial applications. Insights also delve into the challenges of security, infrastructure development, and regulatory environments shaping the future of connectivity.

Engaging with content under the '5G & Beyond' tag offers a comprehensive understanding of the current state, future potential, and strategic business implications of next-generation mobile networks, making it an essential resource for enthusiasts, professionals, and decision-makers interested in the technological evolution shaping our connected world.

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Recent 5G & Beyond News

Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range
Headphones

Ai+ expands into tablets & wearables with Nova range

Early users will soon get a wider device line-up, as Ai+ moves beyond phones into a tablet, earbuds and a smartwatch.

Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Constl wins ET Telecom award for network transformation
Cloud Services

Constl wins ET Telecom award for network transformation

Constl has secured the Enterprise Network Transformation Provider award at the Economic Times Telecom Awards, highlighting its AI-ready fibre network.

Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence
Cloud Services

Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence

Blue Cloud Softech wins key LoI from India's DoT for a national ISP licence under the Unified Licence VNO framework, pending compliance steps.

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Blue Cloud deploys AI video system at Telangana clinic
Unified Communications

Blue Cloud deploys AI video system at Telangana clinic

Blue Cloud rolls out AI video analytics at a Telangana dialysis centre, integrating patient ID, workflow tracking and safety monitoring.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Amantya drives global push for AI-native 5G networks
Education, Learning & Training

Amantya drives global push for AI-native 5G networks

Amantya accelerates global rollout of AI-native 5G platforms as operators seek automation-first networks from core to edge and test labs.

Thu, 29th Jan 2026

BCSSL & BSNL validate 5G FWA model, prepare for rollout
Unified Communications

BCSSL & BSNL validate 5G FWA model, prepare for rollout

BCSSL and BSNL validate enterprise-grade 5G FWA in Visakhapatnam, clearing the way for commercial rollout across India's BSNL network.

Mon, 29th Dec 2025

Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push
IT Industry

Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push

Arrcus expands operations in India, boosting AI-ready networking solutions to support the nation's growing digital and AI infrastructure demands.

Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India
Cloud Services

Tata Communications & AWS build AI-optimised network in India

Tata Communications and AWS are building India's largest AI-optimised network to connect key data centres in Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai for faster cloud services.

Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Jio unveils new plans with unlimited 5G data & apps
Unified Communications

Jio unveils new plans with unlimited 5G data & apps

Jio unveils new unlimited plans in India, marking a leap forward in digital accessibility with its cutting-edge True 5G network and AI-driven apps.

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Jio acquires additional spectrum in Bihar & West Bengal
Unified Communications

Jio acquires additional spectrum in Bihar & West Bengal

Jio acquires additional 1800 MHz spectrum in Bihar and West Bengal, investing INR ₹973.63 crores to bolster 4G and 5G capabilities, enhancing its telecom leadership.

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Constl partners with Ciena to enhance India's digital network
Unified Communications

Constl partners with Ciena to enhance India's digital network

Constl partners with Ciena to boost India's digital network, deploying advanced optical tech to enhance MAN and NLD services, promising up to 1.6T capacity.

Tue, 4th Jun 2024

Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts
IT services

Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts

AI pilots in telecoms often stall before production, as fragmented data and legacy systems hinder operators' attempts to automate core operations.

3 days ago

NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration
Software-defined Networking

NGMN backs MRSS as baseline for 5G-to-6G migration

Operators want to avoid costly 6G roll-outs, with NGMN saying any migration path must minimise hardware changes and complexity.

3 days ago

Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments
Software-as-a-Service

Totogi Ontology goes live in seven telecoms deployments

Telecoms operators are using the software to cut outages, alarm noise and order failures after live trials expanded across five continents.

3 days ago

Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture
Software Updates

Apple unveils iPhone 18 Pro with variable aperture

The top-end iPhone range gains AI features and a variable-aperture camera, as Apple targets better photos, battery life and performance.

4 days ago

Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
Netflix

Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone

Apple is entering the foldable market with a dual-screen handset that adds split-screen multitasking and starts at AUD $3,499.

4 days ago

Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth
Network Infrastructure

Ciena says AI services to drive telecoms revenue growth

Telecom operators face urgent network upgrades as most expect AI and managed fibre services to be major new revenue sources.

Last month

Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users
Virtualisation

Verizon backs end-to-end 5G slicing for critical users

Mission-critical users could get more reliable service as Verizon says full-network slicing beats separate physical cores for 5G traffic.

Last month

Blue Cloud starts USD $150m SpaceX International work
IT services

Blue Cloud starts USD $150m SpaceX International work

Blue Cloud's US arm has landed a sizeable overseas contract, with billing due to start this quarter on a USD $150 million programme.

Last month

NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks
Network Management

NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks

Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.

Last month