PM announces India to get 6G services by end of this decade, 5G to launch in October

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the most awaited 5G services will be rolled out by October 12 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shed light on 6G plans for the country.

While addressing the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2022, PM Modi announced that the government is preparing to start 6G services in the country. The services may be available by the end of this decade.

“We are also preparing to launch 6G by the end of this decade. We are encouraging Indian solutions in gaming and entertainment. The way the Indian government is investing in technology, every youth should take its advantage," he said.

The PM has urged the youth to take advantage of optical fiber in every village, launch 5G services, and promote the gaming ecosystem.

"India is progressing rapidly through one revolution after another in the last 7-8 years. Today, digital and talent revolutions are taking place here. Aspirations and challenges will bring forth many opportunities for the young innovators in the country," the PM noted.

By October 12, 5G services will be launched in the country and the government is ensuring to keep the services affordable. “Telecom operators are working in that regard and installations are being done. Hopefully, we should be launching 5G services by October 12," Union telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

"We'll ensure that it remains affordable. The industry is focusing on both urban as well as rural areas," he added.

Several reports have indicated that the services will be launched in a phased manner and will cover only 13 cities during the first phase. These cities include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jamnagar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Pune.