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Union Communications and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the government is planning to launch 5G services in India by October 12, ANI reported. He said that within two to three years 5G should reach every parts of the country.
According to the report, “We are planning to roll out 5G services rapidly, telecom operators are working in that regard and installations are being done. Hopefully, we should be launching 5G services by October 12 and then would further scale up in cities and towns,” the minister said.
“Our expectations are that 5G should reach in every parts of the country in next two to three years. We'll ensure that it remains affordable. The industry is focusing on both urban as well as rural areas,” Vaishnaw said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, had said that the 5G services will be launched in India soon.
According to the report, “We are planning to roll out 5G services rapidly, telecom operators are working in that regard and installations are being done. Hopefully, we should be launching 5G services by October 12 and then would further scale up in cities and towns,” the minister said.
“Our expectations are that 5G should reach in every parts of the country in next two to three years. We'll ensure that it remains affordable. The industry is focusing on both urban as well as rural areas,” Vaishnaw said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, had said that the 5G services will be launched in India soon.