After experiencing delays with earlier telecoms generations, the government is prioritising 6G even as 5G launches with record mobile internet speeds.
The Bharat 6G Vision Paper, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi published on March 22, serves as a springboard for the industry and policymakers to prepare for the upcoming generation of telecommunications. While 5G networks are still being developed, over 45,000 communities still do not have access to 4G. Why then is the government pursuing 6G at this time?
The government has made it clear that it aims to increase India’s lead in wireless data consumption and take the lead in establishing 6G standards in the upcoming years. This might entail anything from helping Indian businesses and engineers in global conversations about standardisation to boosting local production of telecom equipment. As telecommunications standards are typically adopted globally, influence in the latter is crucial.
