5G Expansion: Telecom Industry Hits 450,000 Radio Count Milestone
The Leap in 5G Coverage
5G is changing the telecom industry landscape. Recent data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) reveals that the nationwide 5G radio count has crossed the 450,000 mark. A base transceiver station (BTS) serves as a fixed radio transceiver in mobile networks, often mounted on existing tower structures. After just 22 months since the rollout began in October 2022, this milestone underscores the aggressive pace at which telecom operators are deploying infrastructure.
5G Radio Count Insights
- BTS numbers indicate ongoing 5G adoption.
- The optimal target for coverage has been set at 500,000 BTS.
- Regional deployments exhibit fluctuations and a recent overall decline.
Current Status of 5G Implementation
Data shows a consistency in the geographic spread of 5G signals across all states, with notable discrepancies in district-wise BTS availability. Out of 788 districts in India, 38 remain untouched by 5G, despite major operators like Reliance Jio and Airtel announcing significant coverage in thousands of cities.
State-Specific BTS Instances
- Uttar Pradesh: 50,752
- Maharashtra: 45,971
- Tamil Nadu: 34,726
- Gujarat: 30,851
- Karnataka: 30,214
This steady climb to the 500,000 BTS benchmark will be crucial for expanding India's 5G ecosystem. For complete details, please visit the official DoT website.
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