Indians may experience 5G for first time at a sports event: Study

DELHI: Indians are likely to experience 5G for the first time at a sports event since all network operators in the country plan to offer augmented reality services over 5G in support of sports events, a rese arch conducted by Ovum for Amdocs stated on Wednesday.

75% of Indian network operators taking part in the study plan to trial 5G within sports and esports venues by the end of 2020; all plan to launch commercial 5G services by end of 2021.

All the telcos that participated in the study plan to use augmented reality supported by 5G both at the sports stadium and watching at home, the report said.