Full-fledged indigenously designed and developed fifth generation (5G) equipment that includes core and radio network components could be commercially available by March next year, a top official said.
The move could pitch India as a major telecom technology player, taking on companies from the likes of the US, Finland, Sweden and Korea.
“The processes will take an extra three to four months. So, I potentially feel that by March next year, it (CDoT) will be in a position to actually commercialise both radio and core equipment,” K Rajaraman, secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), told ET.
The 5G stack is still undergoing testing and was initially expected to be completed by the end of this year.
“The launch (5G core) has happened. We are working with some companies to actually get the radios ready, because that's where full stack comes in as it has to include radio and other components,” Rajaraman added.
The move could pitch India as a major telecom technology player, taking on companies from the likes of the US, Finland, Sweden and Korea.
“The processes will take an extra three to four months. So, I potentially feel that by March next year, it (CDoT) will be in a position to actually commercialise both radio and core equipment,” K Rajaraman, secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), told ET.
The 5G stack is still undergoing testing and was initially expected to be completed by the end of this year.
“The launch (5G core) has happened. We are working with some companies to actually get the radios ready, because that's where full stack comes in as it has to include radio and other components,” Rajaraman added.
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