Launch 5G In India: 1 Oct 2022 By PM Narendra Modi
5G service in the country from October 1, 2022 facility in the first phase in 13 cities, know how you can take advantage of it.
It will be rolled out in 13 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Jamnagar.
Telecom companies are going to start 5G network service in the country from October 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch this service during India Mobile Congress 2022. At present, this service will be available in select cities only.
Launch 5G In India: 1st Oct 2022
Telecom companies are going to start 5G network service in the country from October 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch it. At present, this service will be available only in select places. In the first phase, it will be started in 13 cities including all the metros of the country, it will gradually expand further. To use this service better than 4G, your smartphone must be 5G enabled. There will be many questions in your mind regarding 5G, for their answers, Jagran Prime has asked Director General of Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) Lt Gen (Retd) SP Kochhar, IIT Kharagpur Assistant Professor Dr. Amit Kumar Dutta and Telecom Expert Hemant. Spoke to Upadhyay. Let us know the important things related to 5G network service.
What is 5G?
This is the 5th generation mobile network. It is the new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. It is believed to be up to 30 times faster than 4G. It is designed to connect almost everyone and everything together, including machines, objects, and equipment.
Who invented 5G?
No one company or individual owns 5G. There are many companies in the mobile network infrastructure that are making 5G networks fit for you to use.
In how many cities will this service start now?
According to the information given by the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 5G services on October 1. In the first phase, it will be rolled out in 13 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Jamnagar. Companies say that in two years this service will be started across the country.
How can I use 5G service?
First of all your phone should be 5G enabled. 5G services have to be enabled by going to the mobile network in the phone’s settings. Reliance Jio customers will have to get a new SIM for this. According to the company, 5G SIM will be available around Diwali in major cities including metros. Its 5G service will start in every city of the country by December 2023. According to Gopal Vittal, CEO of Airtel, the SIMs of all the customers of the company are already enabled for 5G facility.
How much faster is 5G than 4G?
Various reports have described it as 100 times faster. However, according to Airtel, 5G will be 20 to 30 times faster than 4G. 5G is designed to deliver peak data rates of up to 20 Gbps based on IMT-2020 requirements. Its peak data rate can reach 20 gigabits-per-second (Gbps) and average data rates of 100+ megabit-per-second (Mbps). Apart from high speed, 5G is also designed to provide more network capacity.
How will 5G affect the life of the common man?
Lt. Gen (R.) SP Kochhar, Director General of Cellular Operators Association of India says that through 5G we will get faster download and upload speed, multiple devices can be connected together. It will prove to be very useful especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and IoT. It is possible that you may be late using 5G in your mobile phone but it will soon start showing its effect through a variety of devices and facilities in your life. For example, more features like instant access to cloud services, multiplayer cloud gaming, online shopping with a real experience and real-time video translation will be available soon.
In which areas in the world is 5G being used?
Broadly speaking, 5G is used in three main types of connected services, says telecom expert Hemant Upadhyay. These include advanced mobile broadband, critical communications and large scale IoT. 5G has been designed in such a way that it can also be used for future services.
Will 5G Replace Home Internet Service?
5G could further improve home Internet service by providing a wireless modem alternative to existing broadband. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can now provide better service to customers by using 5G infrastructure.
Do you need a new phone to get 5G facility?
Yes, 5G enabled smartphone is required for this. For example, smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 5G mobile platform are capable of 5G service. Almost all smartphone companies have launched 5G enabled mobile phones. By going to Settings or Features in your phone, you can check whether your phone will support 5G service or not. As 5G networks expand, more smartphones and carrier subscriptions will be available.
Will the cost of 5G service be too high?
Telecom companies will not make much difference in the tariff of 4G and 5G. According to experts, if the difference between 4G and 5G tariffs is high, customers will hesitate to adopt 5G service. If customers adopt 5G service, then they will use more data, which will benefit telecom companies.
What will be the next pricing of 5G?
According to Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, the cost of 5G services will not be very high. He said in a program that the government will ensure that the prices remain affordable for the consumers. “First of all, it will be a comprehensive proposal. Not only the private sector telcos, but BSNL will also launch 5G service in 18 to 24 months,” he said.
What will be the big benefits of 5G technology?
5G is an integrated and capable air interface. It has been designed with enhanced capability to power mobile networks and deliver new services. 5G will make many new services like secure transportation, telemedicine services, accurate agricultural assessments and predictions, digital logistics and Internet of Things (IoT) a reality.
How is 5G better than 4G?
• 5G is much faster than 4G
• 5G has more potential than 4G
• 5G is a unified platform capable of more than 4G
• 5G uses better spectrum than 4G
• More people will be able to service in less spectrum in 5G than in 4G
5G का लंच भारत में
एक अक्तूबर 2022 से 4 दिवसीय इंडिया मोबाइल कांग्रेस (IMC 2022) कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत होने वाली है और इसी कार्यक्रम में प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी 5जी सर्विस की लॉन्चिंग करेंगे।
कहाँ कहाँ लंच किया जायेगा?
पहले फेज में 13 शहर अहमदाबाद, बेंगलुरु, चंडीगढ़, चेन्नई, दिल्ली, गांधीनगर, गुरुग्राम, हैदराबाद, जामनगर, कोलकाता, लखनऊ, मुंबई और पुणे में 5G कनेक्टिविटी की शुरुआत की जाएगी।
How is spectrum used in 5G?
Telecom expert Hemant Upadhyay says 5G is designed to make the most of every bit of a spectrum available under regulatory standards – from the low band below 1 GHz to the mid band of 1 GHz to 6 GHz , up to the higher band known as the millimeter wave.
Will 4G end with the advent of 5G?
No. According to Lt Gen SP Kochhar, 4G and 5G will be available together for a long time. It will take some time for customers to adopt 5G devices as well.
Will the use of 5G affect the battery life of the phone?
Yes, in many parts of the world where 5G service has started, users have complained about it. In fact, due to the high speed, customers do not know even if many applications are open simultaneously and the battery of their device keeps on draining. Some mobile games and software consume more battery, they can drain your battery faster than usual.
In which countries is 5G currently being used?
According to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA), 144 operators in 61 countries have started 5G service by January 2021. At the same time, 413 operators from 131 countries are trying to do this. According to Ookla’s 5G network tracker, India is one of the major countries without a 5G network. India’s neighboring countries such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bangladesh also do not have this service, but Sri Lanka does. Ericsson estimates that 75% of the world’s population will have access to 5G service by 2027.
How long will it take to download 3GB of data?
How long does it take to download a 3GB movie at an average speed?
- 3G: 1 hour, 8 minutes
- 4G: 40 minutes
- 4G LTE: 27 minutes
- Gigabit LTE: 61 seconds
- 5G: 35 seconds
How safe is 5G in terms of health?
According to Dr. Amit Kumar Dutta, Assistant Professor, IIT Kharagpur, 5G technology is completely safe. It is checked on several parameters. Less power is used in 5G as compared to 4G.
What to do if the 5G network is getting weak?
5G networks require more towers. In such a situation, there is less chance of network getting weak. But if this happens, the network can be boosted by installing a small antenna or booster.
Will there be call drops in 5G too?
The call drop problem is not related to 4G or 5G. When a tower is heavily loaded and your phone does not receive a signal, the call drops. You will get better network in 5G because it has more tower numbers. If your phone also gets a light signal then you will get better quality.
Will the existing towers work?
For 5G, any tower or height higher than seven meters will be enough to install the equipment. In such a situation, in the coming time, you will also see 5G transmitters installed near your house in places like high boundary, electricity or phone pole.
Who will benefit the most from 5G?
Companies will benefit the most from 5G. It would be easier for them to automate their system. This will reduce their cost and better management.
Will 5G services be available first in metro cities only?
There are some grounds for implementing 5G services. First of all, it has to be seen whether the fiber is available where the service is to be given or not. At the same time, companies will also take into account the demand and return on investment. Government policy will also be taken into account. But gradually 5G service will be made available in cities and villages everywhere.
Some airlines in the US have opposed 5G, saying it could cause problems with the aircraft’s electronic equipment. Will there be a similar problem in India?
5G is working well in the US. Actually 5G network has been designed with utmost care and keeping all technical aspects in mind. So the chances of getting any kind of problem are negligible.
How to find out if there is 5G service in your area?
If any telecom service provider company starts 5G service in your area, then it will promote it. Companies can also inform consumers about new service options and tariffs through messages or mails.
Did the equipment for 5G come from China?
No. The government has banned the involvement of Chinese companies in any process of starting 5G service. Help is being taken from some companies of western countries to start 5G service.
How useful is 5G for villages?
Dr. Amit Kumar Dutta of IIT Kharagpur says that 5G is very useful for the villages of India. Large towers have to be installed in 4G, so only limited towers are installed. But in 5G there is a choice of small and big towers. If fewer people live in a village, better facilities can be provided by installing some small towers there.
Will 5G be better than the internet service provided through fiber?
No, the network service provided through fiber will be better than 5G. Actually 5G is a wireless service. In such a situation, wherever there is a bottleneck between the tower and the receiver, the quality of the network will be affected.
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