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India’s Telecom Future
India’s Telecom Future

May 30, 2022

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One of the biggest challenges faced by telecom companies in India is the lack of fixed broadband penetration. The majority of broadband users are urban or suburban, with rural areas primarily using mobile internet. 

Currently, large parts of India are running on 3G and 4G internet, but the advent of 5G is likely to change a lot of things. By upgrading to 5G, customers will get higher speeds at significantly lower costs – in fact, according to a study by Ericsson, the per-gigabyte cost under 5G is likely to be one-tenth that of 4G. 

On top of that, 5G will be able to reach a greater number of people, improving penetration thanks to services like Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) or Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). This will also improve internet quality and speed while travelling. 

A Look Into The Future 

By 2025, it is expected that India will have achieved 100% broadband connectivity. The Department of Telecommunications is planning optical fiber rollouts by the end of 2024, vastly improving internet service across the country. 

5G technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things are also expected to contribute to India’s digital economy, and 5G subscriptions are likely to hit 350 million by 2026. 

The Digital Divide 

According to Somenath Nag, Practice Head Telecom, Calsoft, “While Information and Communication technology enables us to provide seamless connectivity and access to people across the country, rural customers are underserved. This imbalance is known as the Digital Divide.” 

He went on to add, “India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, but we still lack basic infrastructure, a key factor behind the Digital Divide. According to the NITI Aayog, most of the internet users in Digital India remain in the urban and suburban areas and hail from the educated class. Rural areas make up nearly 65% of India’s population, where there is limited internet penetration.” 

Next Steps 

Now, as we adopt 5G, the Digital Divide is slowly closing. However, there is more to be done. According to Nag, a number of programs under the UN Sustainable Development Goals are aiming to reduce this divide further, and we should implement them and work proactively towards them. 

As things stand, the rise of 5G is making the internet more accessible to everyone. But India’s telecom industry is vast, and more changes are always on the horizon. For a broader look at the past, present, and future of India’s Telecom Revolution, you can check out this article: Click Here


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