PWD identifies 10K spots to set up 5G towers in Capital

The Public Works Department (PWD) has identified around 10,000 spots across the national Capital for installation of small ‘cell sites’ or small towers for roll out of 5G network in the national Capital.

According to sources, the government departments including the PWD will provide infrastructure related support to telecom companies in installation of these small towers. The locations were identified in a PWD survey and the data has been submitted to a Delhi Government enterprise Geospatial Delhi Limited (GSDL).

Sources said that locations where 5G small cell sites can be set up include large sign boards and street light poles on arterial roads and high-mast lights.