Govt harmonising spectrum for 5G: Aruna Sundararajan

- Advertisement -

The government has started tuning spectrum for 5G services as part of its roadmap to become early adopter of the next generation services, which is expected to provide download speed over 1,000 megabit per second on mobile devices. 

Aruna Sundararajan, 5G, telecom, government, India
Image for representational purpose only

“On spectrum we are already more or less aligned with global position in 5G. Those bands we are harmonising in line with global community,” Telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan told PTI. The Department of Telecom has started harmonising spectrum in 3,500 megahertz band and 26 Gigahertz band along with E and V band, she said.

Economic Times reported that at present 4G services are provided in spectrum band below 2,600 Mhz. With increase in frequency band count, the signal coverage area reduces, but as per technology trend, speed of transmitting data has been increasing. The government has already harmonised spectrum in 700 MHz band which can be used for 5G services.

- Advertisement -

Telecom players are running trials to use 5G in automated cars, robotic surgery from remote locations, education etc. Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha has asked technology companies to look for using 5G services in agriculture sector as well, she said.

“All the players are positioning themselves for India as a big 5G market. One of the leading chipset company in a meeting told us that India will have one of the biggest IoT (Internet of things) user base and the company is keen to partner with C-DoT for developing various IoT solutions. India is a forerunner and will be an early adopter of 5G,” she said.

According to Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, 5G services in India will start once standards for the technology will be freezed by global telecom body International Telecommunications Union next year. Sundararajan said before finalisation of standards telecom gear makers – Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE , NTT and Samsung have started deepening their work on 5G in India.

“Ericsson has plans to scale up manufacturing facility. They are also going to set up 5G test bed in IIT Delhi. Huawei is going to set up their test lab for 5G,” she said.  Chinese telecom gear maker ZTE, which has recently won major 4G contract from BSNL, is planning to start capacity building around new technology in India, the telecom secretary said.

- Advertisement -

Most Popular Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here
Captcha verification failed!
CAPTCHA user score failed. Please contact us!

Exclusive

Growth Opportunities Connected With The Growing Semicon EcoSystem In India

0
India must concentrate on electronics products and semiconductor components, as progress in one area reinforces the other. The country can unlock immense economic opportunities...

“Don’t Let Designations Become A Wild Goose Chase”

0
In his childhood, he possessed just one sweater, meant to last through many winters. He could not join IIT Roorkee because the cost of...

“Capitalise On ‘China Plus Two,’ Where Products With Higher Value Addition Become The Focus”

0
EPIC Foundation aims to transform India into an electronics hardware product nation by collaborating with governments, universities, design houses, and startups. In a conversation...

Buzz

Ultraviolette Aims For European And Middle Eastern Expansion

0
Niraj Rajmohan, Co-Founder and CTO of Ultraviolette stated that 2024 is set to mark the company’s foray into international markets while simultaneously strengthening its...

Chargeup’s Goal: 25,000 Drivers In 17 Cities By 2025, Prioritizing Smaller Cities

0
Chargeup, the forefront battery financing and comprehensive EV asset management platform in India, is on a mission to integrate 100,000 drivers within the upcoming...

Ampere Nexus, Electric Scooter Launching April 30th

0
Greaves Electric Mobility’s Nexus, having recently traversed the distance from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, is set to be the brand’s inaugural luxury electric scooter and...

Important Sectors

Exploring India’s Limited Selection: Just Six Robust Hybrids Priced Under ₹ 5 Million

0
As the United States passenger car market embraces hybrid vehicles, India’s car market is teeming with benefits and convenience for consumers. Yet, within the...

Top 10 Selling Electric Cars In The World

0
In the list of top 10 selling electric cars in the world, it seems to be a tight race between China’s BYD and the...

Ultraviolette Aims For European And Middle Eastern Expansion

0
Niraj Rajmohan, Co-Founder and CTO of Ultraviolette stated that 2024 is set to mark the company’s foray into international markets while simultaneously strengthening its...

Ampere Nexus, Electric Scooter Launching April 30th

0
Greaves Electric Mobility’s Nexus, having recently traversed the distance from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, is set to be the brand’s inaugural luxury electric scooter and...

Ford Investes In Expanding EV Software Capabilities At Chennai Hub

0
Ford Business Solutions India, presently with a staff of 12,000, is poised to expand by an additional 3,000 employees. Ford, recognized for its efforts...

Manufacturing

Honda plans major EV factory construction in Canada,

0
Honda's dedication to this facility reflects its wider ecological objectives, which include a target to only offer zero-emission vehicles by 2040 and to attain...
Sona Comstar

Sona Comstar Launches Mexico Plant For North American EV Demand

0
The new facility, established to address the increasing demand for premium driveline solutions for BEVs in North America, will focus on manufacturing differential assemblies...

Sterling Tools Inks MoU With Yongin For EV Components Facility

0
Sterling Tools announced that this strategic partnership is anticipated to bring in Rs 250 crore in business over the next five years. This collaboration...

Tata Elxsi-Renesas MCU Boosts EV Cost Efficiency And Market Speed

0
The Motor Control Unit's modular, scalable design facilitates integration across various EV applications, reducing time to market by 40%, lowering design and development costs...

Ramkrishna Forgings To Supply Powertrain Parts To Top US Electric Carmaker

0
Indian producer of rolled, forged, and machined products enter the US electric vehicle market for the first time. Ramkrishna Forgings, an Indian supplier of rolled,...