5G is the next big thing in the world of communications and technology and is expected to revolutionise the way we use smartphones, enjoy zero-latency gaming, harness the power of the Internet of Things, and make VR gaming a reality in India. But all that is on just the consumer side of things. 5G has enterprise applications too, from the use of robotics surgery in healthcare to faster-than-ever edge computing for businesses to improving , civic networks in major cities. However, going by the way things are going at the moment, it looks like 5G in India might not end up being as big a deal as we expect it to be. In fact, the numerous 5G phones launching in India every month probably won’t even be able to leverage the full potential of the ultra-high-speed network in the country.
There are multiple reasons for this, from spectrum issues to cost effectiveness to consumer needs. Let us explain how 5G in India will probably not live up to the hype.
Not all 5G-bands are made equal
When you think of 5G, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I could be preaching to a choir here but 5G, for the most part, is synonymous with incredibly fast connectivity speeds that will allow users to download movies and games in the blink of an eye. While that’s true, it doesn’t quite outline the whole story. You see, 5G comprises numerous bands that are distributed across a wide array of frequency spectrums. Correspondingly, the 5G connectivity advertised online and on TV isn’t necessarily the same as what most users will get to experience down the line.