07 August 2023
The government said that India has the second largest 5G network in the world and it is due to the quickest 5G rollout with 300,000 sites set up in 10 months.
“The world’s fastest 5G rollout continues, over 3 lakh sites installed in 714 districts. World’s second largest 5G ecosystem,” said telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Together, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have set up the sites, which were at 2.8 lakh in July, according to information shared with parliament.
The telecom department is keeping a track on the rollout in terms of districts. As of 7 July, 5G networks have been rolled out in 717 districts of the country.
