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PM Modi to Launch 5G in India This Week

By Minjun Park
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be launching 5G services in India at the India Mobile Congress, according to the National Broadband Mission.

Services will debut during the 4-day event, convening major telcos and ecosystem stakeholders as they discuss 5G plans and use cases. Leading telecom companies, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, will be sharing 5G deployment plans then.

This announcement comes a month after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed all telcos to prepare for an impending 5G rollout. The government of India targets at least 80% 5G coverage in a short timeframe.

The India Mobile Congress is jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators Association of India. Through meaningful dialogue, India Mobile Congress 2022 will focus on the evolution path of existing technology and what it holds for businesses and individuals in the future.

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Questions & Answers

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Which specific event will host the launch of 5G services in India?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 5G services in India at the India Mobile Congress. This event will also gather major telecom companies and stakeholders to discuss future plans.

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Which telecom companies are expected to share their 5G deployment plans at the event?

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Leading telecom companies such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea will be sharing their 5G deployment plans at the India Mobile Congress. They are key players in the upcoming rollout.

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What is the Indian government's coverage target for the new 5G services?

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The government of India aims to achieve at least 80% 5G coverage across the country. This ambitious target is intended to be met within a short timeframe following the launch.

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