5G: 90% telecom sector firms may hire professionals in December quarter

The rollout of 5G services in India is expected to open up the telecom sector in an unprecedented manner, with several firms ramping up their infrastructure and workforce. Research firms expect the hiring activity to peak in the October-December quarter, a welcome change over the last six quarters.

Staffing firm TeamLease has said in a report that 90 per cent companies operating in the telecom sector intend to hire professionals. And they are expected to spend about $2.50 billion towards hiring activity in the quarter through December, according to The Economic Times.

ET also reported that the intent to hire is led by a 65 per cent increase in hiring trends for 5G technology-based roles.