– Indian telecom industry is still waiting for a breakthrough to monetize 5G networks two years after commercial launch.
– Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) has emerged as a key application in India due to low fiber broadband penetration.
– Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have introduced 5G FWA services to complement their FTTH offerings.
– Monetization of 5G remains a challenge globally and in India.
– Jio and Airtel are targeting SMBs with their 5G offerings.
– Indian telcos are uncertain about immediate ROI from 5G services due to affordability concerns.
– Private 5G adoption is limited in India due to ambiguity around spectrum allotment.
– 5G-Advanced technology is set to bring new wireless technology innovations and opportunities for monetization.
– Vi and BSNL should consider leapfrogging to 5.5G-ready equipment to maintain competitiveness.
– Fixed broadband is seen as a clear winner for revenue generation in the telecom sector.
– The industry is still searching for the ‘killer app’ that will help operators recoup their 5G investments.