5G rollout can unleash new economic opportunities : Economic Survey

The rollout of 5G services can unleash new economic opportunities and help India leapfrog the traditional barriers to development, says the Economic Survey.

The massive wave of digitisation, increased penetration of smartphones, and adoption of technology have opened the doors for both traditional and new-age sectors. The journey is far from complete, and a lot remains to be accomplished to realise our true potential.

A landmark achievement in telecommunications in India was the launch of 5G services. 5G could impact consumers directly through higher data transfer speeds and lower latency.

5G use cases developed by Telecom Service Providers and start-ups in education, health, worker safety, smart agriculture etc., are now being deployed across the country.