Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 5G services in select cities on Saturday (October 1) and also inaugurate the sixth edition of India Mobile Congress 2022 in New Delhi, the government officially confirmed Friday.
“The 5G to be launched by the Prime Minister in select cities will progressively cover the entire country over the next couple of years,” the Ministry of Communications said in a statement. “5G can unleash new economic opportunities and societal benefits giving it the potential for being a transformational force for Indian society … The cumulative economic impact of 5G on India is expected to reach $450 Billion by 2035.”