5G Launch In India
The new generation of network services at the sixth edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) was introduced by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on 1st October. The fifth generation (5G) of cellular connectivity has finally launched.
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There are three major telecom companies: Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. In front of the Prime Minister, these three companies demonstrated the use of 5G network technology in India to show their potential.
When Will 5G Launch In India
Airtel gives its services over a 5G network in five cities across India. On the other hand, Reliance Jio kicked off services later this month. It will be followed by Vodafone Idea’s 5G rollout in the country. BSNL also launched a 5G network in India.
The 5G network promises to give faster internet connectivity that could touch 10 Gbps, and the comparison is the 100 Mbps peak of the 4G network.
5G Speed In India
In India, 5G speeds will be ten times quicker than the current 4G speeds. During the trial phase, operators observed speeds of up to 1Gbps (Vi 5G speed reached 5.90Gbps), while the actual speed is expected to range from 200-300Mbps.
At the IMC 2022, this was definitely the case with Airtel 5G speed. On the OnePlus 10 Pro, the network provided 304Mbps of download speed.
What is 5G?
Fifth generation (5G), provides connectivity to smartphones. It is a new global wireless standard that succeeds the 4G network. It provides higher multi-Gbps speeds, more reliability, and lower latency compared to other networks. Users may also see use cases for AR/VR, AI, and high-speed internet over the network.
When will 5G be launched in India?
PM Modi has officially launched the 5G network in India. Now, it is all up to the telcos to rollout 5G. In a press release, the Department of Transportation stated that 5G services will be accessible in up to 13 locations throughout the country by 2022.
| 1. Delhi | 1. दिल्ली |
| 2. Gurugram | 2. गुरुग्राम |
| 3. Bengaluru | 3. बेंगलुरु |
| 4. Kolkata | 4. कोलकाता |
| 5. Chandigarh | 5. चंडीगढ़ |
| 6. Jamnagar | 6. जामनगर |
| 7. Ahemdabad | 7. अहमदाबाद |
| 8. Chennai | 8. चेन्नई |
| 9. Hyderabad | 9. हैदराबाद |
| 10. Lucknow | 10. लखनऊ |
| 11. Pune | 11. पुणे |
| 12. Gandhi Nagar | 12. गांधीनगर |
| 13. Mumbai | 13. मुंबई |
Which cities to get 5G first?
A few days before the 5G rollout, Delhi’s IGI Airport was the first to receive 5G capabilities. The programme will be expanded to four cities before Diwali:
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Chennai
However, these cities will face redundancy in the sense that only some areas of the city will receive services.
| 1. Ahmedabad | 1. अहमदाबाद |
| 2. Bengaluru | 2. बेंगलुरु |
| 3. Chennai | 3. चेन्नई |
| 4. Varanasi | 4. वाराणसी |
| 5. Chandigarh | 5. चंडीगढ़ |
| 6. Delhi | 6. दिल्ली |
| 7. Jamnagar | 7. जामनगर |
| 8. Gandhi Nagar | 8. गांधीनगर |
| 9. Mumbai | 9. मुंबई |
| 10. Pune | 10. पुणे |
| 11. Lucknow | 11. लखनऊ |
| 12. Siliguri | 12. सिलीगुड़ी |
| 13. Hyderabad | 13. हैदराबाद |
| 14. Gurugram | 14. गुरुग्राम |
| 15. Kolkata | 15. कोलकाता |
These are among the cities that will receive 5G service in the initial deployment phase.
Do I need a new phone to run 5G?
Yes. Your phone must be 5G-enabled in order to use 5G. Once 5G is available in your city/location, you will be able to access high-speed internet on your 5G equipped device.
Do I need a new SIM to run 5G?
“No”, A new SIM card is not required to use 5G on a mobile device.
Which smartphone companies offer 5G phones in India?
Almost all smartphone manufacturers currently offer 5G phones in a variety of price ranges. Among the prominent brands are:
- Samsung
- Realme
- Xiaomi Mi
- Oppo
- Vivo
- Nokia.