5G The hottest topic in Indian telecom circles is technology. While 5G-enabled devices are here, the network is still there at npt per second. However, with the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across the country, India is poised to adopt 5G. With the immediate promise of applications of fixed wireless access, 5G to bring about a significant change in society by bringing gigabit speed connectivity to small towns and villages. The industry is betting on advanced mobile broadband (EMBB) applications to gain momentum in the early stages of 5G launch with real ROIs for once-large-scale machine type communication (MMTC) and ultra-reliable low latency communication (URLLC). become use cases. Mainstream.
KPMG India India Mobile Congress 2021 has launched a report titled “Connectivity of the Future: 5G the Gamechanger”. The report highlights the outlook on 5G adoption in the country and what it will mean for various stakeholders. It outlines the key challenges and expectations from the ecosystem. It pertains to each segment such as Telecom Service Providers (TSP), regulators, equipment manufacturers, infrastructure providers, systems integrators and technology players and OEMs. The report talks about the opportunities emerging from 5G; segment-wise focus area; The critical support needed to enable the ecosystem. Closer spectrum availability without interference in the latter, affordable pricing, harmonization of standards and focus on building a robust digital infrastructure are some of the key support areas the industry is expecting from the government for successful nationwide implementation of 5G.
Satya Easwaran, KPMG’s Head of TMT and Business Consulting in India, said, “The journey from TSP to ‘tech co’ has required multiple levers of change in the business and technology domains. And while the previous wireless technology generation was connectivity-centric , it is only with 5G that telcos can participate in the broader enterprise digital transformation for various industry use cases. However, innovation acceleration and participation will be important as they move towards a ‘tech co’ business model in India. The need for a holistic and consensus-driven ecosystem has never been more prominent.”
Commenting on the report, KG PurushothamanKPMG’s Partner, Advisory and Head of Telecom in India said, “As TSPs focus on building virtual network and hybrid connectivity solutions, a gradual transition to a fully automated, cloud-centric and vendor agnostic platform will give a strong impetus to their enterprise. Providing solutions across all verticals to further your digital transformation journey with 5G solutions. The endeavor has immense potential in digital twins, AR/VR, guided vehicles, immersive retail, smart cities and transportation, e-governance and robotic factory use cases. Collaboration across the ecosystem of Start-ups, R&D Innovation Centres, TSPs, Corporate Innovation Centers and Government will further accelerate innovation with India’s specific 5G use cases. ,
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