Airtel and Qualcomm to collaborate for 5G, cost effective broadband services in India
Airtel and Qualcomm on Tuesday announced that they will collaborate to accelerate 5G in India. Airtel in a press release noted that it will utilise the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms to roll-out virtualised and Open RAN-based (O-RAN based) 5G networks.
Yasmin Ahmed | February 23, 2021 | Updated 13:21 IST
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Airtel and Qualcomm Technologies are working in collaboration to explore and implement the O-RAN approach for India.
Airtel and Qualcomms collaboration aims to allow a faster rollout of broadband services in a cost effective manner, according to the companies.
Last month, Airtel demonstrated 5G over a live commercial network in the city of Hyderabad and became the first telco in the country to do so.
Airtel, Qualcomm to partner for 5G in India
Airtel and Qualcomm’s partnership will enable an array of use cases, including 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) that is designed to deliver broadband connectivity at gigabit speeds to homes and businesses, the telco said on Tuesday. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)
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Bharti Airtel Ltd and US-based Qualcomm Technologies, Inc have partnered to use the latter’s 5G platforms that will enable rolling out networks and provide such services in India, the telecom major said in an exchange filing on Tuesday.
Airtel recently announced that it is the country’s first operator to conduct live 5G demonstration, calling its network ready for the next-generation wireless service. It beat rival Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, which is yet to hold trials on a commercial network.
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Airtel, Qualcomm announce tie-up to provide 5G services
Airtel and Qualcomm will collaborate to enable a wide array of use cases, including 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), which is designed to deliver broadband connectivity at Gigabit speeds to homes and businesses
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This collaboration is expected to play a critical role in Airtel s plans to add 5G network coverage
Bharti Airtel and Qualcomm Technologies Inc have announced a partnership to launch 5G services in India. The collaboration will allow a faster rollout of broadband services in a cost-effective and expeditious manner across India , said Airtel.
Airtel said through its network vendors and device partners, it will use Qualcomm s capabilities to provide a 5G boost in the country.