The conference was attended by members of the Department of Telecom (DoT), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). The participants also included a number of key representatives from international organizations and government officials from Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Europe.

“These sessions truly helped understand the flexibility that 5G offers to enable various verticals such as Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) to address the crucial last-mile connectivity problem in India, and the importance of securing both below 6GHz and above 6GHz bands, for enabling 5G India deployments,” said Mr. Srinivasan Sundararajan, Vice President, Samsung Networks Business.

The sessions on 5G were designed to provide an overview of 5G Technology

The sessions on 5G were designed to provide an overview of the 3GPP-defined 5G Technology across the entire stack and end-to-end, covering the aspects of 5G New Radio (NR), Evolution of Core Network, 5G Security Features, and Emerging 5G Verticals. In addition, these knowledge sessions highlighted the key differences between LTE and 5G, and as well as the new enhancements that sets 5G apart from the conventional 4G/3G systems.

“ITU-APT Foundation of India is very happy to partner with Samsung R&D to deliver these unique knowledge sharing sessions. These are very timely in nature and the feedback has been tremendously positive,” said Mr. Bharat Bhatia, President, IAFI, which focusses on development of Indian telecom sector.

The talks also provided an in-depth view into the key concepts of 5G, including the flexibility of 5G NR that meets the requirements of ITU-R vision document – enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable and low latency (uRLLC), and massive IoT (mIOT), the key concepts of next-generation 5G core (5GC) such as Network Slicing, Service-based Architecture (SBA), 5G security considerations with increased privacy and user plane security, and efforts underway in 3GPP to enable new 5G verticals such as V2X, and Smart Factories.

“It is a unique opportunity and privilege for Samsung to deliver these 5G knowledge sharing sessions. They help the ecosystem in understanding the core aspects of 5G technology, for early preparation around 5G India,” said Mr. Suresh Chitturi, Head of Technology Standards, Samsung R&D Institute, Bengaluru.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., expanded its 4G portfolio in India with the launch of Galaxy Grand Prime 4G. With the launch of this device, Samsung has extended its 4G portfolio to 14 models.

Galaxy Grand Prime 4G continues to reiterate Samsung’s strong presence in the mid- range smartphone portfolio. It brings in features like wide angle 5 MP front camera for high quality Selfies,’ a 5″ qHD screen and a host of rich, powerful, multi-tasking features and a modern and stylish design to meet the needs of the mobile Indian consumers. Designed with the customer and their lifestyle at the core, the Galaxy Grand Prime 4G is equipped with LTE capability, supporting both TDD and FDD bands, that helps users stay connected and enjoy uninterrupted streaming of their favourite content online.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, Mobile & IT at Samsung India said “Samsung is committed to develop innovative products basis deep consumer insights. With the 4G variant of the Galaxy Grand Prime we continue to expand our product offerings in the mid segment with the aim to provide uncompromised smartphone experience, at very competitive prices”

Galaxy Grand Prime 4G key features:

UNPAUSE
The Galaxy Grand Prime, now equipped with LTE Cat 4 is the perfect companion for the social media tribe to stay connected with their friends and enjoy uninterrupted streaming of their favourite content online, without the need to pause and wait for buffering.

The Perfect Groupfie Smartphone
Galaxy Grand Prime is equipped with superior mobile technologies including 5 MP Front Camera with 85 degree wide lens for creating the best Groupfie which allows users to capture more friends and background into photos. The 5 MP front camera give users ultra-clear resolution in images and its 8 MP main camera with LED flash enables capturing special moments with ease.

Modern & Stylish Design
Grand Prime’s slim and sleek design looks great in hands. The metal like serrated edge gives it a sophisticated look which perfectly complements a customers’ style. Only 8.6 mm slim, the Galaxy Grand Prime combines sophistication and powerful performance for fun on-the-go in to a sleek and modern package. Galaxy Grand Prime sports 5-inch qHD (960 x 540) vivid TFT display, which is an ideal choice for users seeking easier web browsing & streaming and smoother transitions from their device.

Performance Redefined
It brings a powerful blend of superior viewing experience, multitasking features and premium design to the customers. Galaxy Grand Prime is powered by 1.2 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal memory expandable upto 64 GB through microSD card, delivering unmatched multi-tasking and seamless smartphone experience. The device has the latest Android Lollipop 5.1 and Samsung’s proprietary Touch Wiz user interface for superior performance. Galaxy Grand Prime 4G has a robust and long-lasting 2,600 mAH battery enabling up to 14 hours of talk time.

The new smartphone will be available at an attractive price point of INR 11,100/- and is available in White, Grey and Gold colours.

Samsung Grand Prime 4G Product Specifications

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

The Samsung 4G portfolio offers modern design and dual SIM capability across price points. The innovative built-in features in the smartphones include support for both Time-Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) bands which gives consumers greater flexibility of choice and broader coverage. The 4G smart phones also gives consumers unrivalled download speed of up to 150 MBPS.

Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President – Marketing, Mobile & IT at Samsung India said, “India is at the cusp of its digital revolution journey and we expect 4G technology to rise and push internet usage to an unprecedented level. Consumer demand is constantly shifting towards devices offering multi-tasking capabilities, 24X7 data connectivity with increased video consumption and real-time mobility solutions which enable global interactions. Samsung Electronics is poised to drive the next step of Smartphone evolution by offering a comprehensive portfolio of quality 4G LTE enabled devices and propel the next wave of business and economic growth.”

Galaxy Grand Prime 4G

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4G brings the combination of sophistication and powerful performance, compressing all the essential features for fun on the go into a slim (8.4mm) and modern package. The 5” qHD display offers top notch performance and provides stunning visuals for watching movies and playing games. The Smartphone is equipped with a 5MP front camera and  an ultra-wide view angle best-suited to capture ‘Groupfies’. The wider angle of view allows more people and more of the background in every shot. Faster data speed enables the users to share their Groupfies with the world quickly and easily.

Galaxy Core Prime 4G

Galaxy Core Prime 4G offers consumer’s faster browsing and improved video streaming capabilities. The Smartphone with an elegant design and sophisticated anodized metal trim provides the user with a comfortable grip. The new Smartphone has a large 4.5” WVGA PLS TFT display screen which offers superior colour reproduction and better viewing angles. Galaxy Core Prime is equipped with 5MP autofocus rear camera with flash and a 2MP front camera

Galaxy J1 4G

Galaxy J1 4G offers crystal clear video calls with enhanced audio capabilities to the users. The modern sleek design, which is easy-to-grip, weighs 122 grams and is 8.9 mm slim. The Smartphone is equipped with a 4.3-inch WVGA TFT display providing an engaging and immersive multimedia experience to consumers. It has a 5MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash and 2 MP front-facing camera. The camera has innovative selfie features which give more options and flexibility to capture favourite moments.

Pricing & Availability

These models will be available in India from the second week of March 2015 from INR 9900 onwards.
Galaxy Grand Prime 4G is available in White and Grey colours, Galaxy Core Prime 4G comes in White, Silver and Charcoal Grey and Galaxy J1 is available in blue, black and white.