5G Launch Highlights: 5G will change the entire architecture of Internet, says PM Modi

Updated: Saturday, October 1, 2022, 14:31 [IST]

New Delhi, Oct 01: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 5G services on Saturday at an event organised at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The 5G services will provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency, and highly reliable communications in India. The services will increase energy efficiency, spectrum efficiency and network efficiency.

Narendra Modi will launch 5G services today at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Here are the Highlights:

Oct 01, 2022, 12:52 PM IST

"Prices of electronics will go down only when we become 'aatmanirbhar' (self dependent). In 2014 there were only 2 mobile manufacturing facilities, today that number has increased to over 200 manufacturing facilities," PM Modi said.

Oct 01, 2022, 12:51 PM IST

"Jio plans to cover entire India by December...We will make it very affordable, it should be affordable for every Indian - right from device to service," says Reliance Jio Chairman, Akash Ambani after the launch of 5G Services launch.

Oct 01, 2022, 12:50 PM IST

"People laughed at the idea of becoming 'Aatmanirbhar' but it has been done. It's taking electronic costs down. In 2014, there were only 2 mobile manufacturing facilities, today that number has increased to over 200 manufacturing facilities," says PM

#WATCH | "People laughed at the idea of becoming 'Aatmanirbhar' but it has been done. It's taking electronic costs down. In 2014, there were only 2 mobile manufacturing facilities, today that number has increased to over 200 manufacturing facilities," says PM at the launch of #5G pic.twitter.com/uD37RsbdFf
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2022

Oct 01, 2022, 12:43 PM IST

Even a small street vendor will tell you, 'UPI', not cash. This change explains how thinking becomes empowered when convenience is accessible: PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:35 PM IST

Earlier, cost of 1GB data was about Rs 300, it has come down to about Rs 10 per GB now. On average, a person in India consumes 14GB per month. This would have cost about Rs 4200 per month but costs Rs 125-150. It's the efforts of govt that led to this: PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:34 PM IST

Digital India has given every citizen a space. Even the smallest street vendor is using facility of UPI. Govt reached the citizens without any middlemen, benefits reached beneficiaries directly

Oct 01, 2022, 12:34 PM IST

With developments in technology & telecom, India will lead the Industry 4.0 revolution. This is not the decade of India, but the century of India: PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:34 PM IST

From exporting zero mobile phones in 2014, today we have become a mobile phone exporting country worth thousands of crores.

Oct 01, 2022, 12:33 PM IST

PM Modi said, "Talking about Digital India, some people think that this is just a government scheme. But Digital India is not just a name, it is a big vision for the development of the country. The goal of this vision is to bring that technology to the common people, which works for the people, works by connecting with the people."

Oct 01, 2022, 12:32 PM IST

With 5G, India is setting a global standard in telecom technology for the first time, says PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:32 PM IST

Today every person using the Internet is understanding that 5G will change the entire architecture of the Internet: PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:32 PM IST

At the time of 2G, 3G, 4G, India was dependent on other countries for technology. But with 5G, India has created a new history, says PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:32 PM IST

We focused on 4 pillars, says PM Modi

Cost of device, Digital connectivity, Price of data and Idea of Digital First

Oct 01, 2022, 12:20 PM IST

PM Modi virtually interacts with metro workers, who are at present inside a metro tunnel, via 5G tech

Oct 01, 2022, 12:20 PM IST

It is a step towards the new era in the country, is the beginning of infinite opportunities: PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:20 PM IST

Today, the launch of 5G is a gift from the telecom industry to 130 crore Indians, says PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:09 PM IST

Historic day for 21st century of India. 5G technology will revolutionize the telecom sector: PM Modi

Oct 01, 2022, 12:06 PM IST

PM Modi interacts with school students virtually after launching 5G services in the country

Oct 01, 2022, 12:06 PM IST

Telecom industry will further ignite the digital dreams of 1.3 billion Indians and thousands of enterprises: Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group addresses the gathering at the 5G event launch in Delhi.

Oct 01, 2022, 11:54 AM IST

Committed to building digital infra for an India of tomorrow, says Aditya Birla Group's Kumar Mangalam Birla

Oct 01, 2022, 11:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declares Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 open.

Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi declares Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 open. pic.twitter.com/6hNbPnHESE
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2022

Oct 01, 2022, 11:47 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches the 5G Services in the country, at Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 in Delhi.

Oct 01, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

5G is like digital kamdhenu, says Ambani

Oct 01, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

5G can power India's emergence as an intelligence hub, says Ambani

Oct 01, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

5G can turn hospitals into smart hospitals in rural India, says Ambani

Oct 01, 2022, 11:29 AM IST

India is aspiring to become developed by 2047. 5G is the foundational technology that unlocks full potential of other 21st-century technology, says Reliance Industries Chairman & MD Mukesh Ambani at India Mobile Congress 2022.

Oct 01, 2022, 11:28 AM IST

Very proud of what we've demonstrated. To COAI (Cellular Operators Assn of India) & DoT (Dept of Telecom), I can say we're ready to take leadership&Indian Mobile Congress should now become Asian Mobile Congress & Global Mobile Congress: Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani

Oct 01, 2022, 11:28 AM IST

Telecom is a gateway of Digital India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Oct 01, 2022, 11:16 AM IST

PM Modi gave regulatory certainty to telecom sector, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Oct 01, 2022, 11:11 AM IST

PM Modi can be seen reviewing FWA which is used for providing high-speed Broadband connectivity in rural areas.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:21 am IST

The telecom operators will showcase use cases for 5G on Saturday during the IMC in sectors like education, healthcare, mining, gaming and agriculture etc.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:22 am IST

Recently, 51,236 MHz of 5G airwaves were auctioned and allocated by the telecom department to telcos and the government garnered a gross revenue of ₹1,50,173 crore.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:22 am IST

According to an official release, 5G will be launched by the Prime Minister in select cities on Saturday and it will progressively cover the entire country over the next couple of years.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:22 am IST

Along with 5G launch, PM Modi will also inaugurate the sixth edition of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC). The IMC 2022 is scheduled to be held from 1st to 4th October with the theme of "New digital Universe".

Oct 01, 2022, 10:22 am IST

India Mobile Congress is the largest telecom, media, and technology forum in Asia, jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). PM

Oct 01, 2022, 10:22 am IST

Recently PM Modi had said that India would soon see the advent of 5G mobile services.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:23 am IST

"India's techade is here! With 5G, semiconductor manufacturing & Optical Fibre Cable (OFCs) in villages, we are bringing a revolution through Digital India to the grassroots level," Modi had said.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:23 am IST

Earlier, Communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had also said that PM Modi's vision is to build 5G parallel to global standards and lead the world in 6G technology.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:25 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects an exhibition at Pragati Maidan.

Delhi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspects an exhibition at Pragati Maidan.

He will inaugurate the sixth edition of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) and launch 5G services shortly. pic.twitter.com/5WKmlPIu5K
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2022

Oct 01, 2022, 10:25 am IST

Akash Ambani is showcasing 5G capabilities to PM

Chairman of Reliance Jio, Akash Ambani briefs the PM on the shortly-to-be-launched 5G services.

#WATCH | PM Modi inspects an exhibition at Pragati Maidan where he will inaugurate the sixth edition of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) and launch 5G services shortly.

Chairman of Reliance Jio, Akash Ambani briefs the PM on the shortly-to-be-launched 5G services.

(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/tjF0RWfZV9
— ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2022

Oct 01, 2022, 10:26 am IST

Watch: PM Modi taking experience of services related to 5G Services

PM @narendramodi taking experience of services related to #5GServices @PMOIndia #5GLaunch #IndiaMobileCongress pic.twitter.com/8CoPwmF330
— DD News (@DDNewslive) October 1, 2022

Oct 01, 2022, 10:27 am IST

5G to roll out in 13 cities

5G will roll out in 13 cities first. The list includes: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Jamnagar.

Oct 01, 2022, 10:35 am IST

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