Indian Army issues RFI to set up 5G network at 18,000 feet heights

New Delhi: As stand-off with China continues in the high mountainous areas in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army intends to set up a 5G cellular network at heights of up to 18,000 feet for its field formations for voice calls, data and messages.

The Army has come out with Request for Information (RFI) to set up 4G and 5G-based mobile cellular communication network for its field formations in the high altitude regions.

“The network is envisaged to provide high bandwidth, low latency, reliable and secure voice, messaging and data services in intended area of coverage to fulfil varied operational necessities,” the RFL said.