5G Networks in India
From providing 2G, 3G, and 4G connection, India is now preparing for 5G networking across the country. Every generation of networks come with something unique and fast data transfer without much lagging. 5G is the fifth generation of networks which is coming soon. 5G network ensure smoother connectivity. Many networks like Airtel and Jio are also preparing for trials in major cities of India. That’s means faster downloads, more online business opportunities, moreover, this network transformation will change our society and technology as a whole.
5G network has been designed to enhance the experience of users. In April 2019, South Korea has become the first nation to adopt 5G network. By 2020, the network has got its users around 85 cities. Overall, around 378 cities in 34 countries, 5G network has launched out of which US has 50 cities with 5G network, UK has more than 30 5G ready cities and China with 57 cities and India has a lot to catch up.
5G network, Where does India stand?
Airtel has started 5G network trials in many cities, it is estimated that by 2026, India will have 90% of 5G users. Jio and Airtel have announced the 5G plans and waiting for approvals due to the delay in launching the 5G network as it is been said by parliament that the 5G network will roll out in India by 2022 for specific tasks only and 4G network should be continued for next 5-6 years. According to sources, it is also noted 5G network transition will be different from former networks and it will also offer 100 times faster data speed than 4G.
However, there are many 5G mobile phones are available in India but the 5G network will take sometime as it needs to be tested by network operators then invest and build out the network infrastructure after obtaining the 5G spectrum from the government of India and then after all these procedures 5G network will be completely ready to offer service and high data speed. Many factories and industries will be benefited by 5G network due to smart manufacturing technology and easy connectivity to customers and buyers. Indian government is doing the best to make the country global manufacturing hub and catch up with the developed countries in technologies.
Recently, Airtel 5G trial network has been conducted in Mumbai by the telecom giant using Nokia’s 5G gear. A trial video has showed that the network was able to achieve the speed of 1.2Gpbs with ultra-low latency. The previous trial conducted in Gurgaon has managed to achieve the speed of 1Gpbs. Another trial of Airtel 5G network will be conducted soon in Kolkata. Other cities included Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi. Sources noted that Airtel has been allotted the 5G trial spectrum in 3500MHz, 28GHz, and 700MHz. Airtel is also the first telecom operator to conduct live 5G network trials across India.
Airtel and Intel have also announced the collaboration to develop 5G network by holding on to virtualized radio access network (vRAN) and open radio access network (O-RAN). Airtel and Intel are planning to work together to develop a world class telecom infrastructure in India. The collaboration is also the part of Airtel’s 5G network roadmap for India to transform its network as it allows the customers to reap the benefits of 5G technology.
The chairman of Reliance Jio, Mukesh Ambani has also rolled out the 5G plans and promised to make Jio, the first company to offer 5G service. Currently, the company is working on 2G mukt and 5G yukt, India and also stated that Jio has got approval for initiating 5G network trials. The vision of 5G network of Reliance Jio is much more than just phones. The Jio technology will also enable the creation of healthcare, education and entertainment apps. A new ambulance with features such as remote doctor access, real time hi-fidelity telemedicine will be connected in the partnership with Hiranandani Reliance Foundation Hospital to make the ambulance a virtual hospital emergency room where doctors will be getting live feed of the patient and able to consult with the team of ambulance while on the move.
Reliance Jio is also aiming to use 5G technology in education by enabling interactive AR and VR experience for students to make the learning process more innovative and eventful. If we talk about the network trials, the company has acquired spectrum in 800MHz, 1800MHz, and 2300MHz in 22 cities in India. Jio have partnerships with Google, and the company will leverage telecom specific features of Google cloud to support its network. Navi Mumbai has become the first network trial Field of Jio. And a report by Qualcomm says that Jio has managed to achieve the speed of 1Gbps using indigenous technology. Jio will also use sub-6Hz network for longer range and mmWave network for faster internet speed in India. It is also believed that the 5G network service of Jio won’t be as cheap as 4G considering the infrastructure and hardware required for the network development.
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