We’ve already seen a wide range of 5G download speeds: from low double-digit (16.27 Mbps) to a mindblowing 809.94 Mbps, which points to the fact that the operators are still recalibrating their networks. Speedtest Intelligence shows that operators have been testing their networks before the October 1 launch. 5G download speeds reach 500 Mbps on 5G test networks “it should be affordable for every Indian – right from devices to service.”ĭespite financial woes, Vodafone India has also reiterated its commitment to the 5G roll-out but it has not yet provided specific timelines.

Jio also is looking to make the services “very affordable,” according to Reliance Jio chairman Akash Ambani during the IMC event. Jio plans to gradually expand its 5G footprint to deliver the Jio 5G service across the entire country by December 2023. Users can get unlimited 5G data with up to 1 Gbps speeds. Jio’s “welcome offer” is available to those that receive an invitation. Jio has rolled out a 5G Standalone (5G SA) network, which doesn’t rely on its existing LTE network and which Jio justifies for using the “true 5G” name. Jio’s 5G beta trial “Jio True 5G for All” launched during Dussehra on October 5 in four Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Varanasi. Reliance Jio, which shook up the Indian telecom industry when it launched 4G, also has ambitious 5G plans.

Bharti Airtel’s chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said 5G services would be available in eight cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Chennai, Nagpur, and Bengaluru from the launch and will expand across India by March 2024. Operators took the opportunity to discuss their 5G plans at the event as well. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services in select Indian cities on Saturday, October 1 during India Mobile Congress 2022 in New Delhi.

iPhone users have most 5G-capable phones.

Almost 600 Mbps median download speed on Jio’s 5G network in Delhi.

5G download speeds reach 500 Mbps on 5G test networks.

We now have data from Speedtest Intelligence ® to show early 5G performance across select cities as well as an indication of the growth of the number of 5G-capable devices. Ookla® recently commented on the outcome of the 5G spectrum auction and how Indian consumers are ready to upgrade to 5G networks.

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