What is India's first chip-based 4G mobile base station?

The Indian Army has introduced its first indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, procured from Signaltron, a Bangalore-based firm, via the government e-marketplace portal. Developed using India's own Signalchip technology, the Sahyadri LTE base stations mark a significant milestone in domestic communication technology.

Who invented 4G mobile base station in India?

Indian army has inducted the first-ever indigenous chip-based 4G mobile base station, which it procured from Bangalore-based firm Signaltron through the government e-marketplace portal, a top company official said. Signaltron founder Himamshu Khasnis told PTI that the chip used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations has been developed by Signalchip.

How big is Indian base station market by 2029?

Khasnis said the Indian base station market is expected to be about USD 24 billion by 2029. "With the use of indigenous systems, there could be significant savings to forex and also boost GDP.

Who developed Sahyadri LTE base stations?

Himamshu Khasnis, founder of Signaltron, said that the chips used in the Sahyadri LTE base stations were developed by Signalchip. Signalchip, a fabless semiconductor company founded by Khasnis in 2010, focuses on producing chips for 4G and 5G networks.

How tele-density has changed the Indian telecom industry?

The Indian telecom industry has grown from a tele-density of 3.58% in March 2001 to 84.88% in March, 2022. This great leap in both the number of subscribers and usage from telecom services has contributed significantly to the growth in GDP and employment. The next information revolution will be brought through the use of mobile broadband/ internet.