PM Modi Highlights Key 5G Technology and Broadband Announcements at IMC 2024

Groundbreaking Announcements at IMC 2024

The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a pivotal moment in India's digital landscape. With over 950 million internet users, India is now a leader in mobile network connectivity. PM Modi emphasized the importance of affordable data, stating that India offers data at just Rs. 12 per GB, a cost significantly lower than many countries.

Expanding Digital Frontiers

During the conference, PM Modi highlighted the comprehensive coverage of 5G networks across all districts in the country. The optical fibre network has also seen remarkable expansion, covering more than eight times the distance between the Earth and the Moon over the last decade.

• 1.2 billion mobile users and counting
• Major advances in smartphone manufacturing
• Investments in semiconductor technology

Securing the Digital Space

Sunil Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, presented Airtel's innovative anti-spam technology aimed to protect users from fraudulent communications. Meanwhile, Kumar Mangalam Birla from Vodafone Idea discussed new capex cycles designed to enhance service offerings and customer safety.

Future-Ready Innovations

• Reliance Jio announced the launch of JioBharat V3 and V4 4G Feature Phones.
• Akash Ambani called for data localization to accelerate India's AI revolution.

To find out more about the key developments in 5G technology and broadband at IMC 2024, stay tuned for continuous updates from the event.