5G and Beyond: How Telecom Players Are Reshaping Digital Infrastructure in India

The nationwide rollout of 5G is well underway, and major industry players are now looking beyond exploring technologies like 6G, edge computing, and AI-driven networks to future-proof India’s digital infrastructure.

New Delhi | June 13, 2025

As India accelerates its digital transformation, telecom companies are playing a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for next-generation connectivity. The nationwide rollout of 5G is well underway, and major industry players are now looking beyond exploring technologies like 6G, edge computing, and AI-driven networks to future-proof India’s digital infrastructure.

A Nation Connected at Speed

Launched commercially in 2022, 5G has rapidly expanded across India’s urban and semi-urban regions. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), over 250 million users now have access to 5G services. Telecom giants such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have been aggressively expanding their networks, investing billions in spectrum, infrastructure, and technology partnerships.

Beyond individual users, 5G is fueling innovation across industries. Manufacturing plants are deploying private 5G networks for precision automation, logistics hubs are using real-time tracking powered by IoT, and hospitals are testing remote surgeries via ultra-low latency connections.

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Startups and enterprise tech firms have also jumped in, offering B2B solutions that harness the power of 5G for data-heavy applications such as augmented reality (AR), cloud gaming, and remote education.

Telecom Preparing for 6G and the Future

While 5G expansion continues, Indian telecom players are already investing in research and global collaborations to explore 6G technologies. Aiming for self-reliant next-gen connectivity, the Department of Telecommunications introduced the Bharat 6G Vision in 2023, targeting rollout of locally developed 6G solutions by decade’s end.
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Reliance Jio has partnered with IITs and global tech firms to explore 6G use-cases, while Airtel is working with Ericsson and Nokia on advanced radio technologies and AI-powered networks.