5G to 6G in India – Where We Are and What’s Next by 2030

Intro:
India is still rolling out 5G, but 6G is already in sight. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes.

5G Status (2025):

• Cities covered: 300+ Tier 1 & 2 cities
• Main providers: Jio, Airtel
• Speed: 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps
• Use cases: OTT, gaming, work-from-home

6G Timeline:

• Trials begin: 2026–2027
• Commercial launch: Expected by 2030
• Speed goal: 100x faster than 5G
• Tech: AI-driven networks, ultra-low latency

🔮 Future: Real-time VR, autonomous traffic, and remote robotic surgeries.