Close Menu
    What's Hot

    Vodafone Idea Supercharges Connectivity with Massive 5G Rollout and 4G Upgrade

    01/July/2025

    BSNL Targets September Rollout for 5G in Delhi and Key Cities

    01/July/2025

    Upcoming Telecom Tariff Hikes: What Airtel and Jio Have in Store

    30/June/2025
    Facebook X (Twitter)
    TelecomByte | Latest Telecom News | 5G News | Telecom Industry Updates
    • News
    • Telecom
    • Broadband
    • DTH & Cable
    • Smartphone
    • Apps
    • Games
    • Contact Us
    TelecomByte | Latest Telecom News | 5G News | Telecom Industry Updates
    Home»News»5G»5G Services May Start in India by End of 2022
    5G

    5G Services May Start in India by End of 2022

    Lingraj SahuBy Lingraj Sahu05/May/20223 Mins Read
    Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email WhatsApp Copy Link
    Follow Us
    Google News Facebook X (Twitter)
    5g 6g technology
    5g 6g technology

    The Department of Telecommunications has said that 5G services will be started in India soon. It is expected to be launched in the year 2022 itself. It is being told that these 5G services will be first made available in 13 cities.

    5G Services in India: We’ve had a 5G phone for a long time, but don’t know when you’ll be able to make the most of your phone’s potential? There is nothing to worry as India may get 5G service as early as this year. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has confirmed that 5G service will launch in India in 2022. DoT has also revealed that 5G services will be initially made available in 13 Indian cities. After this it will be rolled out in other cities.

    5G Services May Start in India by End of 2022

    DoT in an official statement said that at a cost of Rs 224 crore, the project is likely to be completed by December 31, 2021. 5G waves the way for end-to-end testing of network equipment through User Equipment(UE) and 5G. Stakeholders developing 5G projects/services/use cases in the country including indigenous start-ups, SMEs, academia and industry. The DoT said that the 13 cities that will get 5G services include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jamnagar, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Delhi and Mumbai.

    When 5G service will start in India?

    DoT had earlier said that it would complete the 5G project by December 31, 2021. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav had announced that the government is expected to conduct an auction of 5G spectrum, including airwaves, in early June. After the auction, the government may finally start 5G services for people in 13 cities in August and September this year.

    5G Services May Start in India by End of 2022

    Which telecom operator will be the first to launch 5G services?

    DoT has not disclosed which telecom operator among Jio, Vodafone and Airtel will launch 5G services first. However, all the three telecom operators are expected to launch their 5G services at the same time. As per reports, Jio, Airtel and even Vodafone have already set up their test sites in 13 cities which are expected to get 5G services. As per reports, Airtel and Jio have claimed to be the first operators to launch 5G services in India.

    5G Services May Start in India by End of 2022

    Airtel’s Bharti Mittal has confirmed that the company’s 5G network is ready and will be rolled out soon after the auction is completed. On the other hand, Jio said that it has completed 5G coverage plans for over 1000 top cities across the country. The telecom company has said that it plans to roll out 5G in India in a phased manner.

    Follow TelecomByte for the latest Tech News, also keep up with us on Twitter, and Facebook.

    5G Bharti Airtel Reliance Jio Vodafone Idea
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email WhatsApp Copy Link
    Lingraj Sahu
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn

    Lingraj is one of the youngest members of TelecomByte, and a recent tech geek convert. When he's not churning out articles, you’ll find him watching sports, exploring new places, and listening to music.

    You may also like

    Vodafone Idea Supercharges Connectivity with Massive 5G Rollout and 4G Upgrade

    01/July/2025

    BSNL Targets September Rollout for 5G in Delhi and Key Cities

    01/July/2025

    Upcoming Telecom Tariff Hikes: What Airtel and Jio Have in Store

    30/June/2025
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Recent Posts
    • Vodafone Idea Supercharges Connectivity with Massive 5G Rollout and 4G Upgrade
    • BSNL Targets September Rollout for 5G in Delhi and Key Cities
    • Upcoming Telecom Tariff Hikes: What Airtel and Jio Have in Store
    • Tata Play FY25 Financial Results: Losses Widen and Revenue Declines
    • ACT Fibernet and Amazon Prime Set to Redefine Digital Entertainment with Prime Lite Plans
    Don't Miss

    Reliance Jio, Qualcomm Successfully Tested 5G Solutions, Getting 1 Gbps Speed in Trials

    Lingraj Sahu21/October/2020

    Currently, the spectrum is not available for testing 5G technology in India. But in the…

    Google Pixel Call Screening Feature: Launching Soon in India with Hindi Support

    28/June/2025

    Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A33 May Launch on February 2022

    04/January/2022

    Starlink To Apply for Satellite Internet Services License in Early 2022

    05/December/2021
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    © 2022 - 2025 . Copyright TelecomByte.
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms and conditions
    • Disclaimer
    • DMCA Policy
    • Acceptable Use Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Contact Us

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.