Indian National Digital Communication Policy 2018 realises the significance of 5G. It states the convergence of a cluster of technologies including 5G will accelerate and deepen digital engagement.

5G goes well with the concept of Industry 4.0. In the absence of 5G, there will be significant gaps in enabling Industry 4.0.

5G will go a long way in providing modern healthcare. It enables remote surgery, patient monitoring and tele-consultation. In agriculture with 5G, there would be better crop monitoring with sensors. Smart agriculture requires data analytics. Smart cities and smart phones also depend on IoT. Defence too benefits from AR and VR. 5G enables advanced defence training. Communications will prove beneficial in maintaining law and order. It helps in online education.

Spectrum pricing must be affordable. There are right-of-way (ROW) challenges. There should be data protection laws. Telecom should be treated as a key infrastructure.