The launch of 5G in India depends on the four key factors:

i availability of spectrum in the 3500 mm bands like 26-28 GHz bands.

ii 5G devices and their availability at reasonable prices.

iii. investible surplus with the telcom companies to invest in high speed network.

iv. appropriate technology such as open radio networks (O-RAN) which is cost effective and allows for faster roll outs.

O-RAN provides the operators to buy software and hardware from a number of vendors and then integrate the system. The telecom operators would not depend upon a few gear makers such as Nokia or Ericson.