Launch of 5G services | This is not just India’s decade, it is the century of India, says PM Modi
The Hindu
The Prime Minister added “Today 130 crore Indians are getting the gift of 5G.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1, 2022 launched the 5G telephony services in the country, ushering in an era of ultra high-speed internet on mobile phones.
Mr. Modi launched the 5G services in select cities at the IMC 2022 conference. The services will progressively cover the entire country over the next couple of years.
Capable of supporting ultra-high-speed internet, the fifth generation or 5G service is expected to unleash new economic opportunities and societal benefits, serving as a transformational force for Indian society.
After the launch, all the three major telecom operators demonstrated one use case to show the potential of 5G technology in India.
Mr. Modi said “Though this summit is global, the voice is local.”
The Prime Minister added “Today 130 crore Indians are getting the gift of 5G.”
“I am happy that school children from rural parts of India are part of this rollout,” Mr. Modi said.
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