Do you remember the days when 4G was introduced in India? The silver lining came at a time when Airtel and others were 'enjoying' crawling 3G, BSNL's 2G and 4Mbps broadband. Reliance Jio's 4G has reached speeds of up to 50 Mbps or more in many places. Alternatively, data can be used at this speed throughout the day during this trial phase. Without a limit! You do not have to pay a penny for data, except for the connection fee! Those train days were incredible. The audience was amazed to see 4G being tested. But one problem is, you can only enjoy this fast data if you have a 4G phone on hand. (It's another story that Geo has never released this magical speed after the trial phase.) We are now approaching a situation almost like that. The Department of Telecom has asked service providers across the country to launch the 5G trial for six months.
Of these, no decision has been made on whether to offer 5G data for free, as it did in the days of 4G. But what if? If you want to enjoy the latest technology, you need a suitable phone. Holders of this year's top-end phones (for example, the iPhone 12 series, Samsung and other high-end phones) need not worry. They are already 5G. However, most people still use 4G phones. Including those holding the iPhone 11 series in hand.
Know these things before thinking about buying a handset. 5G has many bands. These are mainly divided into low, mid and high. Of these, low band (600-700 Hz) provides the most coverage. But you can expect speeds of around 25 Mbps. That means 4G speed. But the high band MMwave speed can go up to 1 Gbps. But there is something wrong with it. This speed will not be obtained if not close to the tower. But that's not the case with mid-bands (2-6 Ghz). Midbands can get up to 700 Mbps. That means 4G will be a myth. Globally, 5G services are mostly mid-band. Studies so far around the world have shown that mid-band is the best service for the average user.
The 5G service will be available across the country in mid-band, millimeter wave band and sub-GHz band. Technology experts have tested all the 5G handsets currently available. It is learned that they are all working well. In addition to the handsets mentioned above, many other available 5G phones run smoothly on the Sub-6 GHz 5G network. They say the Realme X7, X7 Pro 5G, Oppo Reno 5 Pro 5G, etc. can all run smoothly in the N78 and N41 bands. According to reports, the N78 will be the most widely available in the country.
OnePlus is one of the most popular premium smartphones in India. However, there have been some rumors circulating recently that the OnePlus 9 Series buyers will be heartbroken. It was reported that 5G bands will be limited to handsets sold in India. However, experts say they can operate in the N41 and N78 bands. It is said that the phones delivered to India were sold after talking to the telecom service providers here. OnePlus 9 Series owners are told not to panic.
At present, there are 5G phones in the Indian market for even Rs 15,000. It is said that soon it will get up to Rs 10,000 or even less. For those who do not own a 5G phone now, all you need to do is inquire about buying a handset after knowing if any service provider is conducting 5G trials near where you live. Reliance also plans to sell the 5G handset for around $ 52. Although it is a cheap handset and an expensive phone, you will see more excellence in the upcoming models. Then it is better to wait. On the other hand, if you are switching phones for any other reason now, you may want to consider a 5G handset if you have the money.
