The Airtel 5G trial network is now live in Cyber Hub in Gurugram, Phoenix Mall, Lower Parel in Mumbai, and Hyderabad . Airtel’s next destination for 5G trials is said to be Kolkata.
Read moreWhen 5G network is coming in India?
In May, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had allotted spectrum to Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea to conduct 5G trials in the 700 Mhz, 3.5 GHz, and 26 GHz bands across select cities for six months. It was to end in November 2021, but the DoT extended the trial period to May 2022 .
Read moreWill 4G be phased out in India?
Earlier this year, the Standing Committee on Information Technology was informed that 5G will roll out in India to some extent for specific uses by 2022 as 4G is expected to continue in India for at least another 5-6 years .6 Eyl 2021
Read moreWill India get 5G network?
5G is expected to launch in India by the end of this year . The prices of 5G plans are expected to be similar to 4G at the initial stage. An Ericsson report reveals that Indians are ready to pay 50 per cent more for 5G plans.
Read moreWill Airtel launch 5G?
Telecom operator Airtel on Thursday showcased its high-speed 5G network and low latency capabilities to transform the users’ experiences to the next level, and it is fully prepared to launch the high-speed network in the country .
Read moreHow can I get Airtel 5G SIM?
Airtel 5G SIMs are not available in the market , and it won’t be until the launch of the service in the country. Having said that, it seems that you won’t need a 5G SIM to enjoy high-speed internet. In the countries where 5G has already been announced, the services are compatible with 4G LTE SIMs as well.
Read moreIs there any 5G SIM card in India?
DoT confirmed in a press release that 5G services will be available in up to 13 cities across the country in 2022 , including Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Gandhi Nagar.29 Ara 2021
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