5G Launch in India
Source : PIB
GS II : Science and Technology
What is discussed under 5G Launch in India?
- What is 5G?
- Key Highlights of the Congress
Why in News ?
The launching of 5G in selected cities was officially announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi during the India Mobile Congress.
What is 5G?
- 5G is the 5th generation mobile network.
Image by Saveliy Morozov from Pixabay - Following 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, it is a new international wireless standard.
- The goal of 5G wireless technology is to provide more users with:
- Faster multi-Gbps peak data rates, extremely low latency, enhanced reliability, vast network capacity, and a more consistent user experience.
- Works in three bands of the spectrum
- Low Band Spectrum
- Mid-Band Spectrum
- High-Band Spectrum
- It will enable real-time monitoring of disasters, improve precision agriculture, automate hazardous industrial operations like offshore and deep mining.
- 13 cities will host the initial rollout of 5G.
- Airtel has stated that it would begin rolling out 5G today in eight areas.
- Jio wants to introduce 5G in a few towns before bringing it to the entire nation by 2023.
- The launch date for Vodafone-5G Idea’s ambitions has not yet been established.
- As providers like Airtel have remarked, it will be 2024 before there is full 5G coverage.
- This milestone with high-tech technology and paves the way to bring transformation in crucial areas including agriculture, health, education, Transport, logistics, smart cities, Industry 4.0 and financial inclusion etc.
Key Highlights of the India Mobile Congress
- It is organized with the theme “New digital Universe”.
- Inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi.
- Asia’s leading technology exhibition, with the theme “Encapsulate, Engage and Experience a New Digital Universe” at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
- to address the challenges in areas of commerce, healthcare, education, communication and financial inclusion.
- During the event, unique and new opportunities will be showcased for the speedy adoption and spread of digital technology.
- It is a major networking event in India’s technology sector.
- The event acts as the largest TMT forum in Asia.
- IMC has been actively promoting India’s strength and position as a global hub for manufacturing technology products.
- It is further highlighting the role of start-ups, small-scale industries in the new digital universe to deliver best in class service, equipment and applications.
What are the challenges in 5G?
- Lack of flow of cash and adequate capital with the Telcos.
- Still many rural regions still dont have the access of 4G.
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