29 August 2023
According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), 69 underground metro stations in India’s capital territory will soon be served by 5G; 29 underground stations have been successfully upgraded to 5G and infrastructure work is in progress at the remaining 40 underground stations, including associated tunnels.
The underground network so far covers just over 100km out of the total DMRC network of slightly more than 390km. According to local media, there’s already 4G across the network but 5G services will mean uninterrupted high-quality streaming and seamless connectivity for passengers.
The work of cable laying and installation of equipment for 5G mobile connectivity at underground stations is expected to be completed within five months. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea are being requested to provide 5G connectivity at underground stations. The relevant infrastructure comprises telecom towers, in-building solutions and small cells.
