5G technology is likely to sheathe the digital network of India in the next few months. 5G technology is the next-generation technology that will have a tremendous wreck on mobile networks in India. We will be obliged to witness faster data speed, improving connectivity with huge devices at once, and the latency time will reduced beyond our expectations.
The digital services in India will encounter lots of improvement in the quality of digital services. We are going to see many improved applications that aid day-to-day life and bring a transformation in lifestyle. Today, we will elaborate on the impact of 5G technology in India. We will cover the challenges of 5G technology and the major applications of the 5G technology in the next section of the article.
The digital network of India is revolutionized with the emergence of 5G technology. The telecom ministry may face challenges in spectrum allocation and implementing infrastructure for the 5G technology. With the resolution of such challenges, India will implement creative policies to have more connectivity and speed in the network. India will lead the world with the launch of 5G technology everywhere in India.
The Promise of 5G: Speed & Connectivity
When we compare the previous technology 3G and 4G with the 5G, the 5G technology is way faster than the previous technologies of the digital network. The people who use the 5G technology will encounter the benefits of speed and connectivity better than the previous technologies.
High-Speed Data: The speed of 5G technology will be 100 times faster than the 4G technology. You will have seamless streaming, downloads in a few seconds, and UHD Videos/Ultra-High-Definition.
Low Latency: The latency time will be reduced to 1 millisecond in 5G technology. The people who have frequent video calls, and online meetings will see real-time communication with any leap. Technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality will be more realistic and in the reach of common people.
Massive Connectivity: The specialty of 5G technology is that it will enable a very large number of devices to connect in one network. The idea of smart cities and IoT will become a reality in India. The communication within the connected devices will be in real-time with no delay.
Impact on Key Sectors
The impact of 5G technology in India will be seen in the following industries: Healthcare, Education, Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Transportation. The most impacted technologies with the 5G technology are AI, ML, and edge computing as these technologies require powerful and dedicated connectivity. Let’s discuss them one by one.
Healthcare:
The implementation of 5G technology in health care will revolutionize the industry by promoting telemedicine and remote surgery. The 5G technology comes with the lowest latency time and doctors can use the 5G technology to do the surgeries on video calls and they can use the help of robots to perform the surgeries. Now, it will be easy to treat chronic diseases in deprived areas without visiting the location. All these can happen with the best connectivity.
Education:
With the help of 5G technology, you will see the concept of virtual classrooms that will have interactive education. All of the students can reach the best quality education in real time with the help of 5G technology.
Agriculture:
The farmers can implement smart farming technology which uses sensors. The sensors can be implemented in the agriculture field to monitor the quality of soil, and weather, and to monitor the crop status. Farmers can use drones for pest control, all these can happen with the fast speed and connectivity of 5G technology.
Manufacturing and Industry 4.0:
The manufacturing industry can be revolutionized by implementing the 5G technology. The working method of the industry will be changed by using automation, the Internet of Things, and AI. The factory can be monitored from far away areas using the 5G technology as 5G technology will give you real-time updates.
Transportation and Smart Cities:
A Smart City is a future concept that can be possible with the connectivity of 5G technology. The traffic can be managed remotely using the 5G technology. You can connect vehicles and other public transport systems with the 5G technology to give the best to the public.
5G Technology: Progress and Challenges
The Dept of Telecommunication starts the process of allocation of spectrum in 2021. Leading telecommunication companies like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and others are now conducting trials in 5G technology and govt are looking after all of the processes of trial rounds. Let’s address the challenges with the 5G technology implementation.
Infrastructure Requirements:
The 5G technology requires specific infrastructure like fiber optics networks all over India, new towers, or upgrading in the old towers, antennas, etc. The 5G technology needs a dense network as the range of the 5G technology is shorter as compared to the 4G.
Spectrum Availability and Cost:
It is a challenge for 5G technology to allocate the spectrum and manage the high price of 5G technology. The high price of 5G technology has slowed down the implementation of the 5G technology in India.
Digital Divide:
In India, there are several areas where the basic internet is not present in this era also. It becomes a challenge to provide the 5G technology all over India including rural areas and tribal areas.
Regulatory and Policy Framework:
It is necessary to have an authority that regulates the process of implementation of 5G technology in India. The process of spectrum distribution, infrastructure implementation, and pricing needs the attention of the government. It needs a systemic approach to implement 5G technology fully in India in all places.
5G Technology: Opportunities for Innovation and Growth
Let’s discuss what are the opportunities and growth factors associated with 5G technology in India below.
Startup Ecosystem:
The 5G technology will come with the evolution of new companies and ventures as technology like IOT will become real. Upgraded employees will be needed for this new work related to 5G technology. We will see new companies, new products, technician requirements, and other things with 5G technology implementation.
Job Creation:
New jobs will be created with the implementation of 5G technology. There is a need for skilled professionals in digital networks, IT, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Also, the demand for AI, data analytics, and network engineering will be more.
Foreign Investment:
India will become an attractive destination for foreign investment in the field of 5G technology. Global technology companies will come forward to invest in 5G technology in India like launching new devices.
Digital Transformation of Businesses:
The business of every sector will benefit from the 5G technology by having fast connectivity, high speed, real-time monitoring, and automation.