7th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 start on 27th October 2023 with the inauguration by Prime Minister Modi at Bharat Mandapam. This event is all about the theme of Global Digital Innovation, with exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies.
The 1st day of the event saw dignitaries like Akash Ambani, Chairman – of Reliance Jio, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, attending the inaugural session of IMC 2023.
As in 2022 event, where the 5G rollout announcement was a big draw for the event, this year, we have multiple demo sessions and other key announcements.
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100 5G Labs
The main big announcement was about establishing 100 5G labs across India to promote students, professors, startups, and MSMEs to work on 5G technology in various fields like health, agriculture, manufacturing and many more.
These labs will be set up in academic institutions in multiple states, including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Telangana, Karnataka and many more.
The names of institutions have announce, and they include IIT Guwahati, IIT Silchar, Delhi Technological University, Jamia Hamdard University, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, and many more.
Jio SpaceFiber
Reliance Jio demonstrate the country’s first satellite-based Gigabit broadband service to provide high-speed internet in previously inaccessible geographies.
Jio showcase demo how they are offering internet to four locations, which are remote in location, including Gir Gujarat, Korba Chattisgarh, Nabrangpur Odissa, and Jorhat Assam.
But there’s no word when the service will be widely available to users.
Reliance Jio also showcase the Jio Glass, a mixed-reality handset, at IMC 2023.
Announce at the company’s 43rd annual general meeting, Jio Glass was available for demo pair to a OnePlus Nord smartphone.
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— Reliance Jio (@reliancejio) October 27, 2023
6G Sensing
Nokia showcase a demo of its 6G network, which can act as a radar and sense objects, people, and movements without compromising privacy.
This situational awareness will give individuals a digital 6th sense, enabling them to gather information about their surroundings, see around corners, and even interact with objects from a distance.
Nokia showcase a live demonstration of this 6G sensing capability using prototype radio equipment.
The Nokia also highlight its smart and safe railway networks (NCRTC) and its collaboration with Alstom to deliver a private wireless network for (NCRTC) Delhi to Meerut RRTS.
It is claim to be the world’s first LTE/4.9G private wireless network that supports European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 Signaling.
The private network being deploy enables trains to continuously receive their movement authorities using radio signals and report their exact direction and position to ensure the safety of all on board.
The low-emission RRTS will transport more people at average speeds of 100 kmph, reducing travel time and road congestion.
RedCap Technology
Reduced Capability (RedCap) solution aims to bring down complexity and extend the battery life of devices while delivering higher data rates/ speeds.
RedCap is a new radio access network (RAN) software solution by Ericsson that creates new 5G use cases and enables more 5G connections from devices such as smartwatches, other wearables, industrial sensors and AR/VR devices.
Ericsson and Airtel partner with Qualcomm to demonstrate Reduced Capability (RedCap) device capabilities.
As Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software was successfully test on the Airtel 5G network.
Airtel Solution for Network Problems with AI
Airtel’s A-SON solution isn’t a new proposition, but it attract by demo how this works in a region.
Airtel claims that its AI-power Self Optimising Network or A-SON is reimaging network experience.
The system detects anomalies and solves them with AI without any manual intervention.
This solution is design in a way to predict issues that the Airtel networks will face in future and ensure that the team resolves them beforehand.
As the solution is fully design by Airtel and was first introduce in March 2022.
Also, Airtel also demonstrate how its Xtream AirFiber works for areas where it has no fiber or broadband connectivity.
Right now, the service is available in select regions like Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida.
Vi Demos
Also Vi demonstrate many use cases spanning Enterprise, Consumer, and Community Development, highlighting the vast potential of technology and 5G.
