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5G & 6G

Technology · 5G और 6G

📋Quick Overview

India launched 5G on 1 October 2022 — 2nd largest 5G network in world after China

5G frequency bands in India: 700 MHz, 3.3 GHz, 26 GHz

📖Mobile Network Generations

GenerationYearSpeedKey Feature
1G1980s2.4 KbpsAnalog voice calls only
2G199164 KbpsDigital voice, SMS, GPRS
3G20012 MbpsVideo calls, mobile internet
4G/LTE2009100 Mbps–1 GbpsHD streaming, VoLTE
5G2019Up to 10 GbpsIoT, autonomous cars, AR/VR, low latency
6G~2030Up to 1 TbpsAI-native, holographic comm, digital twins

📝Key 5G Facts

  • 5G latency: ~1 millisecond (vs 30-50ms for 4G)
  • 5G supports up to 1 million devices per sq km
  • South Korea was the first country to launch 5G commercially (April 2019)
  • India 5G spectrum auction: August 2022 (Rs 1.5 lakh crore)
  • India's Bharat 6G Alliance launched in 2023 for 6G research
  • 5G use cases: smart factories, remote surgery, drone delivery, smart cities

📝Memory Tricks

📝Exam Corner — Most Asked Questions

📝Quick Revision — One-Liners