Jio will launch 5G for the entire country by December 2023: Mukesh Ambani

• PM Modi has officially opened India Moobile Congress 2022.
• Jio promises 5G across India by December 2023.
• Akash Ambani showcased 5G capabilities to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The India Mobile Congress (IMC) has opened today in Delhi and will continue till October 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially announced the launch of 5G connectivity in selected cities starting today. The list includes Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Jamnagar.

During the launch, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani gave his opening remarks on the launch of 5G. Thanking PM Modi, he said every policy and document of the government is skillfully drafted to help India become a developed economy by 2047.

Reliance Jio’s chief also Mentioned that 5G is much more than the next generation and calls it the foundational technology to unlock other technologies such as AI, AR/ VR, Blockchain, and Metaverse. He said 5G connectivity for the entire country, including rural areas, will be available by December 2023

Further, in his speech, Mukesh Ambani said, “I think of 5G as an acronym for “5 Goals” that can fundamentally transform our nation.”

First, to bring high-quality education and skill development within reach of common Indians following with affordable and high-quality healthcare to rural and remote areas and bridging the gap between urban and rural India by accelerating digitisation and intelligent data management across different sectors.

Fourth, 5G can make the same powerful productivity tools available to small-scale industrial and commercial enterprises that large capital-intensive businesses use. This will drive the modernisation and profitability of all sectors of India’s economy.

Fifth, By bringing AI into every domain, 5G can power India’s emergence as the world’s intelligence capital. This will help India become a major exporter of high-value digital solutions and services.

According to Mukesh Ambani, achieving these five goals will trigger a huge explosion of entrepreneurship in our country. Also, this will attract even larger investments and create millions of new jobs for our young people.

At the IMC's venue in Pragati Madan, Akash Ambani showcased 5G capabilities to PM Narendra Modi at Reliance Jio's stalls, where he witnessed the 'True 5G' devices displayed and experienced the use case through Jio Glass (AR/ VR).

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