State-owned telecom provider BSNL has unveiled its 5G service, "Q-5G," marking its push into next-generation connectivity. Alongside this, BSNL has launched Quantum 5G Fixed Wireless Access (Q-5G FWA), a SIM-free, wire-free internet solution initially available in Hyderabad.
Q-5G FWA is specifically designed to bridge connectivity gaps in India's Tier-2, Tier-3 cities, and rural regions where fiber optic infrastructure is scarce. This innovative service, built on 100% indigenously developed technology, aims to deliver high-speed internet to homes and businesses in areas with limited or no existing network coverage.
Unlike mobile 5G, BSNL's Q-5G FWA is a data-only service, similar to Jio AirFiber or Airtel Xstream Fiber, and does not support voice calls. It operates by installing a Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) on the user's rooftop, which receives 5G signals and distributes internet via a router.
Plans begin at Rs 999 per month for speeds up to 100 Mbps, with a Rs 1,499 option offering up to 300 Mbps.
While currently limited to Hyderabad, BSNL plans to expand Q-5G FWA to major cities like Bengaluru, Pondicherry, Pune, and Chandigarh by September this year. This strategic "soft launch" allows BSNL to refine the service before a broader commercial rollout of its mobile 5G network to the general public.
See What’s Next in Tech With the Fast Forward Newsletter
Tweets From @varindiamag
Nothing to see here - yet
When they Tweet, their Tweets will show up here.
