VATSAL BHATT TOPIC: 5G NETWORK

ROLL.NO: 48 ASSIGNED DATE:

17/02/2020

IDEAS FOR FUTUTE: REDEFINING INDIAN INFRASTRUCTURE

5G NETWORK

First of all, let’s understand,

What is 5G?

 5G is the fifth generation wireless technology for digital cellular networks that began
wide deployment in 2019
 The covered areas are divided into regions called "cells", serviced by individual
antennas. The frequency spectrum of 5G is divided into millimeter waves, mid-band and
low-band. Low-band uses a similar frequency range as the predecessor, 4G.
 5G millimeter wave is the fastest, with actual speeds often being 1–2 Gb/s down.
Frequencies are above 24 GHz reaching up to 72 GHz which is above the extremely high
frequency band's lower boundary. The reach is short, so more cells are required.
Millimeter waves have difficulty traversing many walls and windows, so indoor coverage
is limited.
 5G can support up to a million devices per square kilometer, while 4G supports only up
to 100,000 devices per square kilometer.
 5G "air latency" in equipment shipping in 2019 is 8–12 milliseconds. The latency to the
server must be added to the "air latency".
What is the air latency? -It is a waiting time to reach another call

The International Telecommunication Union-Radiation(ITU-R) has defined three main uses for
5G :
1. Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB)
2. Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC)
3. Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC)
Only eMBB is deployed in 2019; URLLC and mMTC are several years away in most locations.

Now,
Let’s talk about situation of 5G in India
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 On 23 February 2018, Bharti Airtel and Chinese multinational telecom gear Huawei have
successfully conducted India's first 5G network trial under a test setup at the former's
network experience center in Manesar, Gurugram.
 However, the Indian government is looking to ban Huawei from future 5G spectrum
auctions due to security reasons. In response, Airtel made a statement stating that it
may look for alternatives for 5G as it no longer wishes to continue with Huawei
infrastructures.
 The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Ravesh Kumar, said that the Indian
government will take a call on this issue. A Telecom Committee is all-set to look up on
this matter, from various ministries and departments. Whatever fits in economic and
security interest, the committee will decide on this.
 In August 2019, the Chinese government increased its pressure on India not to ban
Huawei, indicating it could retaliate against Indian companies doing business in China.
 Australia and the United Kingdom have expressed their concerns over cyber security of
India. Australian national security and cyber officials have also warned India over
security threats of Huawei.
 In Indian Economic Summit 2019, USA secretory of commerce Wilbur Ross said that the
U.S. hopes that India “does not inadvertently subject itself to untoward security risk” by
using 5G equipment from the Chinese tech giant and mentioned that India should take
its own decision on Huawei.
 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued, white paper press
statement stating that 5G is set to transform communication networks and will bring
massive growth in Indian economy by 2021 TRAI has also ordered telecom companies to
identify specific use causes for 5G launch.

Some telecom operators are working on 5G in India like:

Operator Infrastructures

Airtel (Planned) Huawei and Nokia

BSNL (Planned) Nokia and Coriant

Jio (Planned) Samsung

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Vodafone Idea
Ericsson
(Planned)