Nokia Begins Work to Bring 5G Technology to the World
Future Society Getty IN BRIEF Nokia has partnered with India's top telcos to bring 5G network infrastructure into the country. With 5G internet, India's one billion mobile subscribers will no longer be stuck with the current 2G network access. BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER A fast internet connection is a necessity in today’s world. Currently, the fastest available internet runs on what’s known as fourth generation — or 4G — technology. The fastest among 4G technology is called LTE, which is capable of delivering download speeds of 50mbps. However, a number of telecommunication companies (or telcos) all over the world are testing the next generation of internet technology ; the so-called 5G. In India, telcos are working with Nokia to make 5G a reality. India’s top telco, Bharti Airtel, together with state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nokia to convert existing network infrastructure to ...