information and technology (IT) Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said last month that the government would spend around $30 billion to ensure last mile network access for 4G as well as 5G in villages with the aim of building strong digital infrastructure in rural areas. is investing.
Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi On October 1, it launched 5G telephony services, which promise ultra-high-speed internet on mobile phones, announcing that it marks the beginning of a new era and presents a plethora of opportunities.
Feather India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 Conference Last week, Modi announced the launch of 5G services in select cities. Over the next few years, the services will gradually expand across the country.
Following the launch, News18 reached out to industry insiders to understand how this next generation technology will help rural India in the years to come.
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National Internet Exchange of India CEO Anil Kumar Jain said he believes 5G will provide opportunities for the country and its allied businesses, including MSMEs, start-ups and manufacturer industries, as well as the digital technology And hope to see the benefits of the revolution. in both urban and rural areas of India.
But the urban-rural divide in the country is a reality. Citing this issue, Arshdeep Singh Mundi, Managing Director, Jujhar-NetPlus told News18 that 5G will act as a bridge to increase network, spectrum and energy efficiency in rural areas of India.
“As it allows seamless integration of different networks and technologies, 5G will always bring us one step closer to being connected to everything and everywhere. For the consumer segment living in rural areas, the integration of satellites into 5G networks The doors will open for new applications in industries like agriculture, health and emergency response,” said the industry expert.
Similarly, Mihir Sanchala, Assistant Vice President Technology, Playerzpot said that the development will expand to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, with less disruption in connectivity through faster networks.
According to him, the penetration of smartphones in rural India will also accelerate the growth of rural India, making them a potential market for various business entities.
“This in turn will improve the employment rate, lead to digitization and better place in the business map of our country,” Sanchala said.
Another industry insider, Sriram Rupangunta, Co-Founder and SVP, Engineering, Arna Network, said that the government has set an aggressive target of 80% coverage in a short period of time and if this is achieved, it will help in rural India. Will help India a lot. Many areas will be covered.
He believes: “Giant economies of scale will also bring down prices and make it affordable for the price-sensitive rural segment.”
“5G can help rural India in harnessing technology for precision agriculture. This will immensely benefit the agriculture sector and less use of pesticides will also be possible,” said Rupangunta.
Meanwhile, Ashwini Arora, Executive Director, MarketXcel, pointed out that depending on the government policy framework and execution strategy, 5G can drive growth and drive growth in rural areas, but network alone may not be enough. .
Arora believes that a strong support infrastructure will need to be created to support this technology and reap its benefits.
He added: “While 5G provides seamless connectivity, it will ensure control and monitoring of government programmes, aid in agriculture and provide continuous information on best agricultural practices, promote agri-entrepreneurship, which basically helps the farmer Helps to identify business opportunities and drive income beyond traditional farming.”
Along with providing healthcare services, Arora believes that due to 5G, rural economies can become micro hubs for business and can empower entrepreneurs in rural areas.
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