In India, only low and mid-band frequencies are available for 5G for now . In March 2021 the government auctioned spectrum in seven bands: 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1,800MHz, 2,100MHz, 2,300MHz, and 2,500MHz, including some renewals of existing licenses.
Read moreAre we ready for 5G Technology?
5G trials in India are already underway , using foreign and indigenous technologies. Though this phase was expected to conclude by November 2021, telcos have been granted additional time till May 2022, particularly to conduct trials in rural India.
Read moreIs India ready for 5G advantages and disadvantages?
The main disadvantage of 5G is that it has limited global coverage and is available only in specific locations . Only cities can benefit a lot from 5G network and remote areas may not get the coverage it for some years. Moreover, the expenses for setting tower stations are high when compared to other networks.
Read moreIs India ready for 5G group discussion conclusion?
Conclusion :- India is ready to implement 5G at par with the global launch, but we cannot expect full transition soon . It may take a few more years for the full transition to take place.
Read moreWhen 5G will start in India?
In late 2021, India Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics, and Information Technology Ashiwini Vaishnaw had forecast that the 5G spectrum was likely to take place by May 2022 . Vaishnaw also hinted that the telecom sector will witness certain reforms in its regulatory structure in the coming years.
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