NEW DELHI: Evolving from the 'Graduation Year of 2022,' 5G<\/a> technology has gained traction and become a global phenomenon with operators in 92 countries rolling out commercial networks based on it, spreading across 2,497 cities while reaching the ' tipping point, according to the latest report released by network testing solutions provider, Viavi Solutions<\/a>.
That said, 5G connectivity has now reached “a tipping point globally” as 5G networks<\/a> are now active in 47 of the world’s 70 largest economies by GDP, the report said.
A further 23 countries have pre-commercial 5G trials underway and 32 countries have announced their 5G intentions, said Viavi<\/a> in the report, adding that the balance 48 countries majorly comprise smaller island nations that have not publicly announced plans for 5G.
A total of 18 countries, including India and Mexico, announced their first 5G deployments in 2022. India’s top two telcos Reliance Jio<\/a> and Bharti Airtel<\/a> both aim to complete their 5G network roll outs by December 2023 and March 2024, respectively.
Vodafone Idea is yet to start 5G roll out and state--run BSNL will offer 4G this year.