5G status in India

5G, or fifth generation, is the latest generation of wireless technology for mobile communication networks. It was first launched in India on October 1, 2022. It’s designed to provide significantly faster data speeds, greater capacity for multiple devices, lower latency, and improved connectivity compared to previous generations like 4G. 5G networks use higher frequency radio waves and advanced technologies to deliver these benefits, enabling applications such as augmented reality, virtual reality, Internet of Things (loT) devices, and more.

According to Sanjay Malik, head of the India market for Nokia said by the second half of 2024, there will be a significant increase in adoption of private 5G networks among Indian enterprises and he also expects the earliest use cases of 5G in India to be enhanced mobile broadband and fixed wireless access. 

Current status is Reliance Jio Infocomm to pay Rs 7,864 crore 5G instalment this week. The Mukesh Ambani led telecom market leader was the largest 5G spectrum buyer in the July 2022 auction, acquiring airwaves worth Rs 88,078 crore, including those in the coveted 700 MHz band.

As per an unverified source, as of August 2023 11,000+ cities and towns having 5G facilities through Jio and Airtel connections.

As 5G reached 1 billion connections by the end of 2022, GSMA Intelligence began discussing the second wave, the phase of growth which would see the technology reach 2 billion connections and then 5 billion by 2030. 

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