Users in major cities to get 5G services first, maybe from Oct

Consumers in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune and towns such as Jamnagar are likely to be among the first to be able to access 5G services, as early as in October, as telecom operators begin the initial phase of rolling out services on the next-gen network.

Executives from telcos said the three private-sector carriers can launch 5G services in some circles by early October, given that the government has assured to allot airwaves by the middle of August. Operators are expected to start with cities where they have already carried out network tests and trials.