Published by: Anand Singha
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th edition of the country's biggest telecom industry event, 'India Mobile Congress 2023' on Friday October 27.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's technological achievements and its rapid adoption of 5G during this edition of IMC.
He noted that the ‘future is no longer a decade or a century away, but due to advances in technology, the future is here and now.’
India's digital infrastructure has garnered global admiration, with other countries looking to replicate it as it has the potential to boost world economies, as stated by Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.
Sunil Mittal revealed plans to cover the entire country with a 5G network by March 2024, with a strong focus on digital infrastructure.
Vodafone Idea announced significant investments for the rollout of its 5G network and the expansion of its existing 4G coverage, as mentioned by Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla.
Reliance Jio introduced Jio SpaceFiber, India's first satellite-based GigaFiber service during the IMC.
IMC 2023 launched 'Aspire,' a startup program aimed at promoting entrepreneurship growth among young innovators and industry delegates in the telecom and other digital domains.
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said 5G has been a key driver in India's digital transformation and expressed confidence that the new standard for wireless connectivity will "reach every corner of the nation".
Akash Ambani of Reliance Jio discussed Jio's 5G rollout and Air Fibre, noting the company's rapid deployment of 5G and showcasing Space Fiber technology capable of high-speed internet.