India s telecom secretary, Neeraj Mittal, has launched the Bharat 5G Portal, an integrated portal for all quantum, IPR, 5G, and 6G-related works. Mittal said India s 5G rollout is among the fastest in the world and the country has the second largest telecom network. He also facilitated investment for startups in the telecom sector, launching a special meeting session titled "Bridging Dreams and Funding: Linking Venture Capital/investors to the Future of Startups."
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson is making significant strides in the development of the next-generation 6G technology. To emphasize India s importance in the global advancement of this technology, Ericsson has revealed its plans to establish a 6G research laboratory in the country.
The collaborative effort will aid in competing with 6G enabled products in defence, automotive, white goods, industrial machinery, consumer goods, efficient manufacturing, etc.