With spectrum auctions expected within the year, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Reliance Jio are likely to launch their 5G services in major metros and Tier I cities by the end of the year. According to Ericcson’s Mobility Report published in June 2021, 22 percent smartphone users in India already own 5G-ready handsets.
Read moreIs 5G available in UAE?
In 2019, the UAE achieved the first place amongst the Arab countries and the fourth position globally in launching and deploying 5G networks . This is according to the global connectivity index ‘The Connectivity Index’ issued by Carphone Warehouse, which is specialised in technology comparisons.
Read moreHow long until 5G is available everywhere?
AT&T said it will start deploying 5G service in the midband C-band spectrum by the end of 2021 . “AT&T plans to deploy the first 40 MHz of the 80 MHz C-band spectrum acquired from the last auction by the end of 2021,” AT&T spokeswoman Tiffany Heikkila said.
Read moreIs 5G available in UK now?
5G officially arrived in the UK at the end of May 2019, though only two networks – EE and Vodafone – initially offered 5G plans. But since then, all four major networks now offer 5G in selected areas , although coverage is not widespread just yet.
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