Speaking at Reliance Industries' AGM, Ambani said the solution will be ready for trials as soon as 5G spectrum is available and can be ready for field deployment next year.
The ban will cost UK operators around 2 billion pounds to implement, and will delay the roll out of 5G networks by between two and three years, the government said.
According to a 2-step plan, which will be presented to PM Boris Johnson, existing equipment made by Huawei will need to be removed from 5G infrastructure by 2027.
Demand for 5G is rising — schools to governments, all depend on internet and technology now. And India is uniquely placed to fill in network gap left by China’s 5G wars.
Former IFS officer Smita Purushottam and representatives of manufacturers have been ‘invited’ for a meeting with the Department of Telecom on 20 February.
Although Modi government has said Huawei will only participate in 5G trials, the fear is it will be difficult to stop the Chinese firm from securing contracts.
India’s strategic decisions suggest a pragmatic reading of the US' duality. While defence cooperation with the US has accelerated, India continues to diversify its military suppliers.
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