5G or 5Gi: Which Standard Will be Used by Airtel, BSNL, Vi and Jio?

The adoption of 5G network worldwide is pacing up as the technocrats are heavily investing in the technology to make it a reality for customers. Being the largest democratic nation around the world, India is yet to take the 5G leap. There are various underlying factors that favour as well as slash the deployment of 5G in India. One of the reasons for the delayed deployment of the 5G network is the 5Gi controversy.

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In case you are not aware, 5Gi is a made in India 5G standard crafted through a joint venture between IIT Hyderabad and Madras (Chennai). The 5Gi technology is still under the radar, and the loopholes, as well as benefits of the technology, are still being tested. Since telecom operators have already diverted their attention in the development of 5G network, switching back to locally designed technology might be a big jump from their perspective.

Does 5Gi Offer Any Benefits?

The technological gap between rural and urban areas have widened, especially in India. We all can agree to the fact that various remote regions around the nation still lag behind in terms of technological development. One of the major benefits of 5Gi standards that have been revealed by experts is wide connectivity. The 5Gi connectivity is expected to expand the 5G technology across remote locations in India. Not only this but, the made in India 5G standard can also be cost-effective if implemented on a large scale by telecom operators.