Q. With reference to the 5Gi Technology, consider the following statements:
1.5Gi offers more range at a higher frequency.
2.This technology is indigenously developed.
3.5Gi technology is primarily meant to enhance rural coverage..
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: 5Gi offers more range at a lower frequency, which is the opposite of 5G. The latter works between the 700 MHz to 52,000 MHz bands and sacrifices on range.
Statement 2 is correct: The 5G Radio Interface Technology, called 5Gi is a locally designed telecommunication network that has been designed by IIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras and the Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology.
Statement 3 is correct: 5Gi technology is primarily meant to enhance rural coverage. It facilitates much larger reach of the 5G towers and radio networks. Hence, it is a major breakthrough for bridging the rural-urban digital divide in 5G deployment.
Source: The Hindu
