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  • Nokia achieves world-record 5G speeds

    Nokia achieves world-record 5G speeds

    MUMBAI: Nokia has announced it has achieved the world’s fastest 5G speeds in its Over-the-Air (OTA) network in Dallas, Texas. Utilizing 800 MHz of commercial millimeter wave 5G spectrum and Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) functionality, Nokia achieved 5G speeds of up to 4.7 Gbps in tests performed on base station equipment being deployed in major U.S. carriers' commercial networks. This solution will not only provide subscribers with unrivalled mobile broadband speeds, but also enable carriers to sell various latency-sensitive enterprise services, such as network slicing for mission-critical applications.

    The record speed was achieved by combining eight 100 MHz channels of millimeter wave spectrum on the 28 GHz and 39GHz bands, providing 800 MHz of bandwidth, and 40 MHz of LTE spectrum using the EN-DC functionality available on Nokia’s AirScale solution. EN-DC allows devices to connect simultaneously to 5G and LTE networks, transmitting and receiving data across both air-interface technologies. This means devices can achieve a higher throughput than when connecting to 5G or LTE alone. The speeds were achieved on both 5G cloud-based (vRAN) and classic baseband configurations.

    Nokia’s AirScale Radio Access is an industry-leading, commercial end-to-end 5G solution enabling operators globally to capitalize on their 5G spectrum assets. It offers huge capacity scaling and market-leading latency and connectivity by enabling all air-interface technologies on the same radio access equipment.

    Stéphane Téral, chief analyst at LightCounting Market Research, said: “This is a substantial achievement that reflects the careful workings of a brilliant and subtle team with the deepest appreciation for detail and circumstance. In other words, 8-component carrier aggregation in the millimeter wave domain shows the world that there is more than massive MIMO and open RAN to not only truly deliver the promise of commercial 5G, but also pave the way for future Terahertz system.”

    Tommi Uitto, president of Mobile Networks at Nokia, commented: “This is an important and significant milestone in the development of 5G services in the U.S, particularly at a time when connectivity and capacity is so crucial. It demonstrates the confidence operators have in our global end-to-end portfolio and the progress we have made to deliver the best possible 5G experiences to customers. We already supply our mmWave radios to all of the major US carriers and we look forward to continuing to work closely with them moving forward.”
     

  • Coronavirus fallout: MWC cancelled; HK FilMart postponed

    Coronavirus fallout: MWC cancelled; HK FilMart postponed

    MUMBAI: The Wuhan-originating coronavirus is leaving its impact on industry confabs in Europe and Asia.

    The Mobile World Congress which was scheduled to be held from 24-27 February in Barcelona was cancelled yesterday, following the pullout by a large number of partner companies, with concerns over the spread of the viral menace. LG, Ericsson, Nvidia, Intel, Vivo, Nokia, Amazon, Sony are some of the major players who decided to give it a skip.

    Chinese companies are some of the major participants in the Mobile World Congress and with many embassies in China refusing to issue visas to travellers, many of them would not have been in a postion to attend.

    Keeping all this in mind, the GSMA – which organises the congress – decided to cancel it for the year.

    Then the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced on 13 February that it would push forward the dates for its Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FilMart) 2020 from 25-28 March to 27-29 August 2020.

    “The safety and well-being of our exhibitors and participants has always been our priority,” said the HKTDC in a note sent out to participants. “The decision is made in response to the preventive measures taken by the Hong Kong SAR government and health authorities worldwide to contain the novel coronavirus epidemic. Your admission badge record will still be valid for the postponed FilMart 2020. Details will be announced later.” 

  • Nokia partners GTPL for broadband deal

    Nokia partners GTPL for broadband deal

    MUMBAI: Nokia confirmed its partnership with GTPL, a cable TV and broadband service provider company. In order to upgrade its networks, GTPL will use and install Nokia’s fixed access and core technology.

    GTPL’s ethernet-based access network will be replaced by the upgraded fibre cables capable of supporting ultra broadband speed. The broadband provider will also utilise Nokia Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solutions for reliable ultra broadband access in residential areas. This will promote a faster internet experience for the subscribers.

    As per the agreement, Nokia’s GPON technology will be used by GTPL, also along with that, the currently deployed Nokia BNG’s. This move will boost existing service speeds and drop-ship new ultra-broadband services including high speed internet, linear TV and video-on-demand (VoD) services.

    As per ET Telecom, Nokia’s GPON equipment will be deployed across various cities in the Gujarat state by the end of this year.

    Speaking to ET Telecom, managing director at GTPL Hathway, Anirudh Jadeja said, “India is recording a massive increase in broadband consumption, and as people begin using digital platforms to complete a number of day-to-day tasks they will demand an even better broadband network. We believe our partnership with Nokia is crucial to our growth. The modernised network will allow us to provide a world-class broadband experience to our subscribers. It is also in keeping with the Indian government’s drive to promote the use of the digital platform as part of its Digital India vision”.

    Ahead of the partnership, head of emerging business at Nokia, Vinish Bawa looked excited as he stated, “We are delighted to work with GTPL to transform its networks to deliver an improved network experience for its subscribers. This deployment will enable GTPL to meet fast-growing demand for a better and faster network experience. Our technology solutions will allow GTPL to differentiate itself from other market players to attract more customers”.

  • 5G stole the limelight at IMC 2018 Day 1, with Live Demonstrations

    5G stole the limelight at IMC 2018 Day 1, with Live Demonstrations

    New Delhi : India Mobile Congress 2018 (IMC 2018), South Asia’s biggest Mobile, Internet and Technology event, kicked-off today amidst much fan-fare at Aerocity, New Delhi. Chief Guest, Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, inaugurated the event, which is jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications and COAI. The event witnessed the presence of more than 15,000 people including international exhibitors, media, global speakers and other notable delegates, including several established and budding entrepreneurs.

    While addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Minister Shri Manoj Sinha, stated that the Government would leave no stone unturned in extending its support to India’s ICT and TMT sectors. Apart from showcasing India’s rich technology heritage and the road ahead, the three day event highlighted India’s massive ICT innovation potential and brought to light, several game-changing technologies that will shape India’s digital future in the coming times. The event, themed “New Digital Horizons: Connect, Create, Innovate”, witnessed exemplary participation and support from global information and communications technology companies. The platform saw an impressive international presence with over 300 exhibitors, 2000 CXOs and 190 global speakers.

    Key Highlights of the Day-1

    On Day 1, a number of exhibitors including Reliance Jio Infocomm, Intel, Nokia and Qualcomm participated in 5G trials. This was the first time people could get a glimpse of what is to be expected from 5G in the years to come and how it can affect the scope and development of futuristic technologies. A number of discussions were pivoted around how such technologies will shape India’s digital future. The sessions showcased India’s 5G potential and the numerous unique use cases 5G will have in India. There were live 5G demonstrations by companies such as Nokia, Ericsson, Qualcomm, Reliance Jio infocomm and the like.

    The introductory panel discussion, around the theme – The India Story (Stack 3.0) – Connect, Create, Innovate, was the pick of the conference sessions. The second-half of the day saw a number of interesting and vital discussions on The Evolving Regulatory Landscape in the New Digital Ecosystem-Regulatory Brief, Enabling Futuristic Networks – Reducing complexity to Redefine connectivity, Digital Identity – A revolution or a threat, Connecting the Unconnected – Building Next-Gen ICT Infrastructure for the Masses, Gadgets of Tomorrow – Connected Intelligence, graced by speakers such as Mr. Ajit Pai, Chairman, U.S. Federal Communications Commission, Mr. David Hammarwall, Head of Product Line 5G RAN, Product Area Networks, Ericsson, Mr. Vinayak Godse, Senior Director, Data Security Council of India, Mr. Bimal Dayal, CEO, Indus Towers and Mr. Jonathan Wood, Senior Director, Intel Next Generation and Standards, Intel.

    IMC 2018 also hosted the ASEAN & BIMSTEC Conclave which was addressed by delegates including Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways and 16 other Ministers from ASEAN & BIMSTEC Countries, H.E. Mr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Hon’ble Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Govt. of Thailand, H.E. Khennavong Bounsaleumsay, Vice Minister, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT), Lao PDR, H.E. Thant Sin Maung, Hon'ble, Union Minister of Transport and Communications, Govt. of Myanmar, H.E. Chea Manit, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Posts & Telecommunications (MPTC), H.E. Tram Iv Tek, Minister of Posts and Telecommunication, H.E. M Shahidul Islam, Secretary General, BIMSTEC. A number of topics curated for consumer interest garnered excitement and enthusiastic participation from the delegates. One such session involved a discussion on “Smart Cities: Automating the way we live”.

    Key highlights of the day:

    Nokia

    Nokia’s state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Chennai has started manufacturing 5G New Radio (NR) based on the 3GPP 5G New Radio Release 15 standard. It is the factory to start manufacturing 5G radio equipment in India. The Chennai plant is one of the largest telecom equipment manufacturing plant in the country, recently reaching the 4 million units annual production milestone of 2G, 3G and 4G units. It serves both domestic as well as global customers, shipping to over 100 countries.  As part of an on-going program, known as the ‘Conscious** factory’, the Nokia Chennai plant recently implemented the first 'real-world' Smart Manufacturing application of Industry 4.0 in India leveraging solutions such as Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), connected Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and Internet of Things to enhance operations and increase productivity.  The plant is equipped with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, such as the state-of-the-art surface mounting technology, with a capacity of 12.8 billion components every year, 3D automated optical inspection and X-Ray inspection capability.

    Huawei

    Huawei Reiterates Commitment to Bringing 5G to India with Full Range End-to-End Technology Showcase at IMC 2018 – Conducting industry’s first 5G use case demos in partnership with Airtel, Huawei paves ROADS to a fully connected and intelligent world.

    Mr. Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer, Bharti Airtel said, “Ubiquitous high speed networks will open doors to a digital world that will be full of exciting digital innovations. Having conducted India’s first in-lab 5G test with Huawei, we are delighted to extend our partnership to demonstrate cutting edge AR and VR based use cases for 5G.”

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  • BSNL ties up with Softbank, NTT for 5G, IoT deal

    BSNL ties up with Softbank, NTT for 5G, IoT deal

    MUMBAI: BSNL, a mobile service provider, has tied up with two top telecom operators of Japan, Softbank and NTT Communications, to roll out 5G and internet of things (IoT) technology in India, according to a report by the Press Trust of India.
    The service provider will partner with Softbank for its satellite constellation which will have around 900 satellites to provide high speed internet services across the globe.
    BSNL chairman and MD Anupam Shrivastava said, “We have signed agreement with Softbank and NTT Communications to roll out 5G and IoT products and services in India. Under the agreement, we will look at solutions specifically for smart cities.”
    Indian telecom operators are aiming to launch 5G in 2020. Operators such as Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Vodafone launched 3G seven years after the technology was available in other foreign markets and 4G services after a four-year lag.
    BSNL has signed an agreement with Finland-based telecom equipment maker Nokia and US-based enterprise networking company Cisco Systems for developing 5G ecosystem and working to finalise test cases for using 5G in India.
    BSNL is in advance stages of starting 5G field trials. The government is in agreement to provide 5G spectrum for trials.

    Earlier media reports said that the Indian government will not auction 5G spectrum in 2018 or 2019 due to weak financial conditions in the Indian telecom market.
    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended auction of about 8,644 MHz of telecom frequencies at an estimated base price of Rs 4.9 lakh crore. The government is yet to finalise details of allocation of spectrum for 5G services.

  • Kolkata Knight Riders, Nokia reunite after 3 years for IPL

    Kolkata Knight Riders, Nokia reunite after 3 years for IPL

    MUMBAI: Nokia is back after an absence of three seasons at the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has reunited with former partner Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the next two seasons.

    Nokia is the principal sponsor of the Shah Rukh Khan-owned KKR in the IPL.The duo unveiled the new official team jersey for the 2018 season sporting the Nokia logo.

    HMD Global VP and country head India Ajey Mehta said, “Nokia brand and KKR have a history together and we are delighted to reunite the two again. KKR is amongst the most successful IPL franchisees and teams on the IPL circuit and like Nokia brand enjoys a pan India appeal.” 

    Nokia was the principal sponsor of KKR from 2008 till 2014.

    Meanwhile, KKR has revealed all nine sponsors and six commercial partners for the IPL 2018 season. In addition to the title sponsors Nokia, it has signed on board Jio Digital Life, LuxCozi, Excide batteries, SRMB TMT, Royal Stag, Greenply, Khadim’s and JBL Harman as official sponsors.

    IPL 2018 commences on 7 April and the first KKR match is scheduled on 8 April with the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Dinesh Karthik will be captaining KKR.

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  • ONE Broadband partners Nokia to power end-to-end network

    ONE Broadband partners Nokia to power end-to-end network

    MUMBAI: ONE Broadband, a Hinduja Group company for Telecom Data Services for the home and enterprise segments, has partnered Nokia to address the growing customer demand for high-speed services and capacity by deploying its gigabit passive optical networking (GPON) technology. With this partnership, ONE Broadband will be able to meet the ultra-broadband needs of its customers irrespective of network congestion.

    The technology will be initially deployed in the metropolitan cities of Mumbai and Delhi, followed by deployment in Bangalore and Nagpur. Subsequently, the technology will be deployed in other parts of the country.

    ONE Broadband will leverage Nokia’s GPON technology along with its broadband network gateway (BNG), carrier grade NAT (CGNAT) and deep packet inspection (DPI) to provide 2Gbps broadband connections to home users. The project will also allow ONE Broadband to upgrade bandwidth to symmetrical 10Gbps for enterprise customers.

    ONE Broadband will be able to provide differentiated and enhanced services to its customers with the help of Nokia BNG. The entire network would be based on MPLS technology and handle hundreds of Gigabits of traffic per second, enabling ONE Broadband customers to consume voice, video and data services at lightning speed.

    ONE Broadband CEO Yugal Sharma said: “The growing demand for advanced services, like ultra-high speed broadband, OTT and 4K Video transport, has created the necessity for a high-capacity fiber network. We want our customers to experience the best possible speed and network experience, and we believe that Nokia’s technical expertise will allow us to offer differentiated services to our customers.”

    Nokia’s head of emerging business for India Vinish Bawa said: “We are thrilled to work with ONE Broadband in their quest to provide better quality services to their customers. Indian cable operators are in the midst of a digital transformation, and with this deployment ONE Broadband will be able to grow its business by efficiently addressing the customer’s need for more capacity and a speedier broadband network.”

  • Vodafone India modernises for IoT-ready future

    Vodafone India modernises for IoT-ready future

    MUMBAI: Internet of Things (IoT), the technology that connects any digital device to your phone, is one of the hottest buzzwords in the technology industry this year. Telecom operator Vodafone India has marked itself as the first brand to undergo this evolution in India by asking consumers to be future ready.

    Vodafone has repositioned itself as a modern, contemporary, inspiring and future-fit brand with its new tagline, “The future is exciting, Ready?’’. It is a significant metamorphosis for one of India’s most iconic and loved brands from its earlier ‘Power to you’ tagline, which was introduced in 2009. This new positioning, part of Vodafone’s global rebranding exercise across 36 countries, is designed to underline Vodafone’s belief in new technologies and digital services playing a positive role in transforming society.

    Although the repositioning is a part of its global campaign, Vodafone wants Indian consumers to understand technology by showcasing Indian characters and Indian scenarios in its campaigns. The new visual identity will place greater emphasis on Vodafone’s iconic ‘speech mark’ logo that will now appear as the central graphical focus overlaid on all marketing and marketing communications collateral in a new 2D design in place of a skeuomorphic 3D approach.

    Vodafone India managing director and chief executive officer Sunil Sood said that the telco has marked a 180 per cent growth in SIM cards used for IoT devices in India. Although the numbers are small, the market is still emerging and with government’s smart cities initiative, a lot of IoT solutions would be used, making it an exciting time to reposition itself. Globally, 60 million SIM cards have been sold for IoT solutions.

    “India is entering a new exciting era of digital, convergence, big data, IoT, cloud, augmented realities, robotics and AI. The real and virtual worlds are converging at an unprecedented pace to create a bold new future. Our new brand positioning emphasises Vodafone’s mission and purpose to help customers and communities adapt, navigate and prosper from the remarkable new trends reshaping the world,” he adds.

    The company recently tied up with various smartphone makers like Intex, Micromax, Lava and Nokia to encourage current non-users of 4G to upgrade and use internet. Vodafone India chief operating officer Balesh Sharma mentioned that the company has a well distributed network in India and now wants to make feature phones more affordable in rural India.

    The telecom corporation will invest only selectively in print media but its digital spends will increase. “Our media spends will evolve over the next few years and we will invest heavily in digital and social media as that is where the opportunity lies,” he adds.

    It remains to be seen whether Vodafone can replicate its success of earlier campaigns, such as its evergreen Zoozoos, into the unknown territory of IoT.

  • Diwali ads – the new age way of storytelling

    Diwali ads – the new age way of storytelling

    MUMBAI: The advertising sector has undergone an evolution over the years. The storytelling has matured, creatives have changed, and brands are experimenting with fresher and innovative ways to connect with their audience — on television, social media and digital.

    A recent phenomenon is the ability of ads to get a product to sell while conveying bold, social messages. Ariel’s #ShareTheLoad, Google’s reunion or the recent Vicks transgender ad spearheaded the trend and managed to not only create an instant connect with the audience but also delivered powerful social messages as they created brand awareness subtly.

    While Indians all over the world celebrated Diwali last week with much fanfare and glee, the creative minds at agencies had a hard task ahead of the celebration to create Diwali-targetted campaigns for their clients that are ‘out-of-the-box’ yet resonate with the brand’s identity.

    This year, too, saw some striking ads. Some brands urged audiences to spend quality time with their family and loved ones while some stuck to social messages. Even though cynics cast aside these efforts terming them as duplicitous sales techniques, brands need praise for the human touch.

    We have listed some of the best Diwali advertisements this year that went beyond the cliched lights, fireworks and sweets.

    Lenovo: #GiftThemAFuture this Diwali

    In a heartwarming campaign created by Lenovo India, ‘Gift them a future’ is a story about a retired banker who is struggling to keep himself busy by going to his office every day after retirement. His son, who is back home for Diwali gifts him a Lenovo notebook to start his entrepreneurial venture.

    Nokia: #UniteForLove

    Nokia mobile rolled out its first big cross-platform campaign ahead of the festive season. It stays true to its global brand philosophy of #UniteFor, and rises to the occasion, telling a very touching story. To everyone consumed by technology, it puts human relationships above everything else on occasions when it matters. The campaign created by Dentsu One India proposed that for a day, people spend quality time with their loved ones uninterrupted by phones. Put your phone in a gift box and give it to someone or just keep it aside as a gesture of committing your time—and you—to someone else, stressing on the philosophy of #UniteForLove

    Ghadi Detergent: Is Diwali #SaareMaelDhoDaalo

    Humans tend to fit strangers into stereotypical boxes that exist in our minds. Continuing with its “saare mael dho daalo” (let’s get rid of the dirty things) proposition, Ghadi detergent’s Diwali campaign urges us to look at everyone afresh without resorting to our biases. The film highlights how the appearance of a policeman in our homes brings doubts of many kinds. It makes us uncomfortable and we tend to get nervous and unsettled. Created by advertising agency ADK Fortune, the TVC shows a policeman visiting a family who are selling their electronic goods online and his interest in buying them.

    Amazon prime video: Kahaaniyon wali Diwali

    This ad asks the audiences to soak in the joy of storytelling with their loved ones. Storytelling is as old as civilisation. Some stories entertain while others stir up something inside you. This one is a sort of retelling of a conventional happy story — keeping the sweetness and warmth of a father and son’s relationship intact. It not only celebrates the art of weaving a tale, it also turns a simple exchange between a father and a son into a larger than life, wholesome experience; and brings it alive in a magical way.

    Dainik Bhaskar: Sarthak Diwali

    In its latest campaign for Diwali, Dainik Bhaskar urges people to give respect along with goods to those less privileged and our house help. The TVC shows a house maker handing out diyas, clothes, sweets and firecrackers to her house help on the day of Diwali. Later in the night, she visits her house help’s home to wish her a happy Diwali and hug her. The ad emphasises on a very important point that just giving gifts and sweets to them is not enough and we must also give them equal and enough love and respect.

  • One Digital Entertainment launches Nokia campaign

    One Digital Entertainment launches Nokia campaign

    MUMBAI: Nokia, a premier mobile brand , and One Digital Entertainment, India’s digital content network, have partnered to create a unique digital influencer campaign to revamp the brand’s iconic tune.

    ‘The Ultimate #NokiaTuneMashup’ features the best artists from the music fraternity along with the audiences curating and recreating the classic Nokia tune.

    The campaign witnessed the participation of Shirley Setia, DJ Chetas, Aditi Singh Sharma and Darshan Raval that attracted thousands of entries across the country. These entries were later put together by the famous Bollywood composer duo Ehsaan – Loy along with entries received by the general audience recreate the tune.

    Commenting on this partnership, One Digital Entertainment co-founder Gurpreet Singh Bhasin says, “The Ultimate #NokiaTuneMashup” is a great concept and since these talents are popular among the youth because of their relatable fresh and quirky content, the tune is sure to appeal to the masses. Subtle integrations and strategic partnerships of this nature often unlock magical value that usually stays hidden. This is a win-win scenario for all – creators, consumers, and brands.”

    Composers Ehsaan and Loy said: “The Nokia tune Mashup was a very inspiring project to work on, and in its own way pretty difficult as well because it included taking a simple melody and interpreting it in so many ways. One Digital Entertainment is very in step with what’s going on in the digital world.”