5G in India : The Race

[havoc]

Let's see who brings 5G first to majority of their customers in wider part of out country. Not just metro areas first!!!

 

[Chip]

Jio 1st...no doubt in my mind. Mota bhai Ambani has them primed already. Mittal's gang will not be far behind. Don't be surprised if there's a simultaneous launch by both. After all its easier to skim the market as a duopoly before other players jump onto the bandwagon.

 

[havoc]

Reliance Jio may launch 5G services in India on Independence Day

"Jio is committed to offering world-class, affordable 5G and 5G-enabled services. We will provide services, platforms and solutions that will accelerate India's digital revolution, especially in crucial sectors like education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and e-governance," he had...

economictimes.com

Airtel to launch 5G services later this month

"We are delighted to announce that Airtel will commence roll out of 5G services in August. Our network agreements are finalized and Airtel will work with the best technology partners from across the world to deliver the full benefits of 5G connectivity to our consumers," said Gopal Vittal, MD...

economictimes.indiatimes.com

Vodafone Idea may not manage meaningful 5G rollout soon, may cede further share: Analysts

Goldman Sachs added that the companys cash flows are not enough to meet all its payment obligations towards capex, spectrum, and debt repayment. “Without a capital raise or tariff hike, we estimate Vodafone Idea to have a cash shortfall of Rs3700 crore by June, 2023.”

economictimes.com

 

[havoc]

Let's see what Vi does... I have trust on both Airtel & Jio as @Chip said. There could be a simultaneous launch. What about Vi 🤷

Maybe they'll start the metro way...

 

[Chip]

Vi maybe later between say Sept or Oct/Diwali. But won't be surprised if they raise funding and get it out sooner. Money aside this is their chance to show their presence. A rollout requires tons of $$.

 

[Lolita_Magnum]

off-topic ik but tbh, I'd rather they improve the broadband situation.

 

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[Chip]

+1 I am more of a wired/fibre BB guy than wireless.

 

[havoc]

Yes, Bringing Down Cost Of 1 Gig & Below Plans. Also setting up 100 Mbps as their base plan from both providers Jio & Airtel. That would be the greatest thing. Also 2 Gig speeds for residential users 😁

 

[Tejas01]

Jio first, followed by Airtel, finally VI.
Not surprised no spectrum for BSNL/MTNL.

 

[igloo]

Not that much excited about 5G as I was about 4G.
I hope 5G brings in unlimited wireless data in mainstream like most developed nations 5G provider are offering.
I guess 5GB Or 10GB per day data limit will be norm with higher rental plans of course.

 

[havoc]

I feel 4G plans should remain the same like 2GB/day or increase to 4 GB/Day. But 5G plans should be like 10 GB/day etc. Price should be higher than 4G so only those who need 5G can use it. Low budget recharge users get 4G & high budget users get 5G. More data on 5G plans...

 

[Lolita_Magnum]

I'd rather they just have separate plans for 4G and 5G, even when it comes to Postpaid.

 

[havoc]

https://economictimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/5g-services-likely-priced-at-a-premium-but-with-more-data-dollops-vodafone-idea-md-ravinder-takkar/amp_articleshow/93359002.cms

"5G services likely priced at a premium, but with more data dollops: Vodafone Idea MD Ravinder Takkar" 😁

 

[nishantt6969]

JIO 5G is already working in IIT Roorkee campus.

 

[havoc]

Speed tests? Screenshots for the same?

You guys keep saying that it's working here & there but never share any screenshots...😂