Here’s the ‘big 5G update’ government shared in the Parliament – Times of India

The 5Gnetwork rollout started in India in October 2023. Both Airtel and Reliance Jio rolled out 5G connectivity for their customers in October 2022, starting with a few cities and areas. Over the last one year, Airtel and Reliance Jio have expanded their 5G services rapidly and have covered almost most parts of the country. The duo are offering 5G services to subscribers at no extra cost.
The government gave an update on the 5G rollout in the country during the ongoing session of the Parliament. “As on November 24, 2023, 5G networks have been rolled out in 738 districts across the country and a total of 3,94,298 base stations have been installed with around 100 million subscribers using 5G services,” the minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan said in a written reply in Lok Sabha. The 5G rollout in the country is said to mark one of the fastest fifth-generation (5G) rollouts in the world. India, he said, has seen one of the fastest 5G rollouts, globally.
5G boost for telecom companies
The minister further said that the telecom service providers have committed a total investment of Rs 2 lakh crore, including a commitment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore for spectrum acquired through auction in July-August 2022. “As on November 24, 2023, 5G networks have been rolled out in 738 districts across the country and a total of 3,94,298 base stations have been installed with around 100 million subscribers using 5G services,” he informed.
“Further Gross Revenue of Telecom service providers has crossed Rs 3 lakh crore for first time in FY 2022-23,” Chauhan said.

The telecom sector growth has been aided by various structural and procedural reforms implemented by the government over the last few years to promote healthy competition, infuse liquidity, encourage investment, and reduce the regulatory burden on operators while protecting the interests of consumers.

These included rationalisation of the definition of Adjusted Gross Revenue, allowing spectrum Trading and Sharing, and ensuring adequate spectrum through open and transparent auctions, among others. PT
As of November 24, 2023, a total of 3,94,298 base stations have been installed across India, enabling seamless 5G connectivity for millions of users. This rapid expansion of 5G infrastructure has placed India among the leading countries globally in terms of 5G rollout speed.