5G Rollout in India: In 2022, 5G came to India and in 2024, we saw a very good expansion of 5G, where India had the fastest 5G rollout and India was the fastest country to deploy 5G in the world. But in 2025, we are going to take it to the next level.
The Next Level of 5G Technology
You can see 5G advancements in 5G technologies. This is going to be the next level of 5G technology. There were some limitations with 5G technology.
People did not get good network reception. In rural areas, there was a drop in 5G and there were no consistent signals. In 5G, there was a loss of battery and heating in the mobile phone. If 5G comes and solves all these problems, how will it look?
Jio’s Efforts Towards 5.5G
Jio is already working on this. Jio is working on 5.5G and 5G advance. Telecom operators are also working on this. Telecom operators are also working on 5G and 5G advance. In which you will get better range, better quality, better speeds. And where 5G is not good, 5G will also be good.
Improved Battery Life and Network Stability
With this, you will also get better battery life in 5G. In the beginning, 5G devices consumed more battery. But now 5G technology is also improving. And better network stability will also be seen.
5G Plans and Pricing
Many people are waiting for 5G plans. In 2022, some specific plans will be released. Some premium plans will be released. In which you can be specially recharged for 5G. Maybe a free 5G. Recently, Jio and Airtel have increased their prices. And 5G was removed from the lower plan. Let’s see how they execute 5G.
Airtel’s Standalone Network and Air Fiber
If I was talking about 5G deployment, then how not to talk about Airtel. Airtel was the first company in India to introduce 5G. At that time, Airtel had a non-standalone network. But now Airtel is testing its standalone network. Airtel is serious about its Air Fiber. And to fight Jio’s competition for Air Fiber. Airtel is integrating a standalone network in its Air Fiber. Due to which Airtel can deliver high-speed internet wirelessly to your home in 5G.
Fiber vs Air Fiber
If you have a normal fiber connection in your home. Then you prefer it. Air Fiber is still inconsistent in both Jio and Airtel. In Jio, you get more download speed. But you don’t get good upload speed. And people have a variable experience. If consistent and stable experience is right. My suggestion is to use normal fiber. If you use normal fiber, it will be better. Where normal fiber cannot reach. Air Fiber has been deployed.
Airtel’s Mobile Strategy
This is the story. Airtel will also bring standalone in mobile devices. People are testing in India. They are working on reduced capacity chips with Qualcomm. Airtel’s standalone 5G will be more advanced than Jio’s 5G. It will provide good range and speed in mobile phones. Battery life will also be better.
Vodafone Idea’s 5G Plans
I can also talk about Vodafone Idea. Vodafone Idea has confirmed that they will roll out 5G in 75 cities by March 2025. They have plans for 5G from the beginning. Their plans will be 15% cheaper than Jio and Airtel. If Vodafone Idea delivers good quality 5G. It will be a big success for them. Vodafone Idea is working on technology that is non-standalone. Quality of service will be important.
BSNL’s Entry into 5G
BSNL’s 5G date is May and June. BSNL can roll out 5G in India. It will provide a high quality 5G network. BSNL is also in this race. BSNL’s plans for 5G will increase or decrease. BSNL is working on standalone and non-standalone. Their target is May and June. They will create 100,000 4G towers in India. Then they will move to 5G. They are working with TCS and Tejas Network. They are working on indigenous 5G technology. 5G patents are outside India. But the equipments are assembled in India. This is the plan.
Looking Ahead to 6G
You can see 6G related development news in India. Many research institutes are working on 6G. Research papers will be finalized in India. We are very far from 6G. It will take at least 5 years to reach 6G. But India is already testing it. Research papers are being published. India is contributing for the first time. India did not contribute for 5G or 6G. But India is contributing for 6G. We are very far from 6G. India, USA, Japan and China are working on 6G. What a story for 6G.
5G Devices and Chipsets
Every company’s priority is to finish manufacturing 4G devices. Their portfolio of devices should be on 5G. Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung will be on 5G. ITEL will be on 4G. Other companies will be on 5G. Jio’s most awaited 5G phone is waiting. Jio has dropped the idea. Jio is focusing on 4G enabled phones. It can partner with other companies. But it does not have a mobile phone. There are chip companies. Snapdragon 4S Gen 2 and MediaTek will be on 5G. Snapdragon 4S Gen 2 is working with Jio’s 5G. There is no use of non-standalone network.
The Future of 5G in 2025
Jio and Airtel will be on 5G. There will be more news on 5G in 2025. New 5G phones should be better than before. They should have good network and stable performance. 5G has been seen. But good quality 5G will be seen in 2025. This is the story of 5G in 2025.
