5G Auctions: The biggest ever spectrum auction in India concluded on Monday with bids coming in at over Rs 1.5 lakh CR, which is more than three times the initial expectations. Reliance Industries was the biggest spender in the auction, as it was able to acquire almost half of the total spectrum sold and was the only one to secure the premium 700 MHz band. The government was able to sell out a total of 51.2 GHz of spectrum, which is more than 70% of the total of 72 GHz of the spectrum that was up for grabs. According to Union Minister of Communications, Ashwin Vaibhav, the sale of these frequencies is good enough to cover all the country’s telecom circles in the next two to three years. The estimated revenue that the government will receive from the sale of these frequencies is Rs 13,365 crore. The introduction of 5G will help India move toward its digital transformation goals. It is expected to create an industrial revolution by delivering high-speed connectivity and an unprecedented level of innovation. Aside from providing high-speed connectivity to users, 5G will also allow companies to develop various enterprise-level solutions, such as connected vehicles, machine-to-machine communications, and more immersive experiences. Myth: Deploying 5G is the same as deploying 4G or earlier generations. Reality: The evolution of the mobile device network has been hindered by the structural limitations of 4G. As a result, it is now necessary for the next generation of networks to address the complex needs of their users. One of the most important factors that businesses need to consider when it comes to implementing 5G is the implementation of a cloud architecture. This will allow them to connect various devices, such as sensors and industrial automation devices, across multiple locations. The 5G network is less secure than 4G. Despite the various security concerns that have been raised about the potential risks that 5G poses, the telecommunication industry has maintained that it is still capable of addressing these issues. In addition to implementing a variety of security measures, the industry will also be working on improving the overall security of the networks. Every piece of data that is sent and received across the networks is protected by multiple cryptographic operations. This ensures that the sensitive information that is stored in these systems is secure. The implementation of 5G will allow businesses to reduce the complexity of their operations by allowing them to focus on their core business. Myth: 5G is linked to COVID-19. Reality: Despite the various false claims that have been made about the possible link between 5G and the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theorists have been spreading disinformation about the coronavirus outbreak on social media by claiming that a group of global elites were using 5G to spread the disease. One theory suggests that the use of 5G networks could cause COVID-19 symptoms or decrease the immune system’s ability to fight the virus. Another theory states that the electromagnetic fields generated by the networks could increase the risk of getting infected. However, an independent scientific panel has refuted these claims and maintains that there is no link between the virus and the use of 5G.
Myth: Do 5G towers kill birds? Reality: Contrary to popular belief, the use of 5G mobile cellular networks does not cause birds to die. In fact, the radio waves generated by the antennas used for the transmission of data are not harmful to birds. This claim was made by a conspiracy theorist who created a myth about 5G testing that led to the deaths of several starlings. Despite the various studies that have been conducted on the possible effects of 5G on migratory birds, researchers have noted that there is no proof that it can cause detrimental effects.
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