5G Launched In Assam, Guwahati First To Get Next-Gen Telecom Services

After Guwahati, 5G services will be launched in Silchar and other major towns in Assam.

Launching the 5G services in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that Assam has entered a new era of mobile connectivity.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the launch of 5G technology in the state is the beginning of limitless opportunities for the people which will result in a revolutionary transformation in every sector of the economy and social life. Launching the 5G services in the state, the chief minister said that Assam has entered a new era of mobile connectivity after the successful launch of the indigenous 5G technology by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Initially, there was a debate regarding whether Chinese or American technology will be adopted but ultimately India launched 5G with its own indigenous technology. We have demonstrated our capability on how India can be self-reliant. We have proved that when we are faced with challenges, Indian scientists and industrial houses can rise to the occasion,” Sarma said.

After Guwahati, the service will be launched in Silchar and other major towns.

Jio, the telecom brand owned by Reliance Industries, launched its services in Assam.

The chief minister was given a presentation on the transformational benefits of True 5G service.

Apart from their existing investment of Rs 9,500 crore, Jio is additionally investing over Rs 2,500 crore to deploy True 5G network in Assam.

Recently, 5G services were launched in other states such as Rajasthan and Odisha. The next-gen telecom service is not currently live in over 50 cities, including the likes of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Varanasi, Guwahati, and more.

Speaking at the 5G launch event in Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said the high-speed connectivity will further strengthen the dream of good governance, transparency and accountability. He, however, cautioned users over rising cyber frauds and the challenges the internet has posed in the recent times.

Gehlot said Rajasthan consumes the maximum Internet data in the entire country. This means that in the state, Internet is playing an important role in the expansion of every field including education, medicine, industry, employment, and agriculture.

(With inputs from PTI)