How Will 5G Change Our Lives, And What Are Challenges To Look Out For?
CXOtoday.com, Tuesday, April 25,2023
A friend of mine recently travelled to Singapore and did a speed test of 5G services on his mobile phone, he was stunned to notice download speeds averaging over 500 Mbps. One can only imagine the possibilities of an India where even a citizen in a remote village has the power of 500 Mbps internet speeds in their hands, and that day isn't far away.
These are exciting times, as telecom companies of India have planned a 5G rollout through the installation of at least 160,000 towers per operator before the end of next year. It was a journey that has been in the works since August 2018 - starting with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issuing recommendations on 5G auctions, and recently celebrating a milestone with the first commercial 5G network being launched on October 1 by the Prime Minister.
India already has more than 70 million citizens with 5G-compatible phones. As of October, the government estimates that at least 80% of the country will have 5G coverage.