India is poised for the next internet leap. The much-anticipated 5G auction is over. India’s leading telecom companies Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, Adani’s telecom companies participated. At the end of the auction, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance won the majority of the spectrum license. The company is fast-tracking its plans to launch India’s first 5G network on Independence Day on Aug 15.
Now, a video that downloads in 30 seconds will download in a few seconds after 5G comes into play. That’s how fast the internet will be. Experts say that the quality and speed of transfer of images and video calls will be unimaginable. While this is a joy on one hand, at the same time, a huge headache awaits smartphone users.
Tech experts have said that battery will be the biggest headache for smartphone users after 5G comes into effect. While 3G and 4G internet speeds have higher battery usage, 5G internet speeds are many times higher than these. Thus, tech experts predict that long battery life will be the biggest challenge. It’s no wonder everyone has to keep mini powerbanks handy. At the same time, in line with 5G technology, the leading smartphone companies have also accelerated the work to improve the quality of the battery. To overcome the technical challenges, the phone companies are also gearing up for an upgrade.
