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“Importantly, 5G adoption in India will be far more diverse than that of 4G, given the wide range of consumer and enterprise use cases that 5G supports,” as per the joint findings.
This is even as a decision by the Union Cabinet on direct spectrum allotment to enterprises for setting up their 5G private captive wireless private networks (CPWNs) has become a flash point between Indian telecom operators and technology companies.
Enterprises are expected to be the main cash generator for the telecom companies – Reliance Jio<\/a>, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea<\/a> – estimated to generate around 40% of overall 5G revenue, as per market experts.
Such a decision by the Cabinet, the telcos have said will harm their business case. While technology companies have pushed back saying it is a ‘forward-looking decision’ and will be an additional source of revenue for the government through license fees and administrative fees paid for the spectrum.
Enterprises have indicated certain reasons for upgrading to the fast fifth-generation wireless networks, with the top three being service reliability, control, and security.
“What is certain is that 5G will not sell with a simple price argument,” the findings said. “Indian enterprises demand good value, but that is equated with good quality. If Indian enterprises want to buy into 5G, it is specifically because it is expected to address what has held them back digitally and deliver a rock-solid platform on which to run their business operations, empower employees and partners, and delight customers.”