Indian Telecom shuts down 5g base stations for power outage

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4 FAQs about Indian Telecom shuts down 5g base stations for power outage

Why are 5G base stations reducing in India?

Recent data highlights a significant reduction in quarterly 5G base station additions by Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. The decreased rollout of 5G sites is leading to slower revenue growth for tower companies like Indus, as India's top telcos have nearly completed their 5G rollouts and 4G network expansions.

Why are mobile network outages affecting Indian users?

These outages have affected numerous users across major Indian cities. The disruptions have caused inconvenience as people rely heavily on mobile networks for communication and internet access. The situation highlights the importance of stable network services in today's connected world.

Why have 5G base stations dropped so much since May 2024?

The addition of new 5G base stations (BTS) has dropped sharply since May 2024, highlighting a significant decline in network expansion capital expenditures by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, India's two telecom operators which are currently offering 5G services on a complimentary basis to 4G subscribers on select plans without any monetisation.

Why did Airtel & Jio go down in India?

Mobile and broadband users in India faced disruptions on Monday as both Airtel, Jio and even Vodafone-Idea networks went down in several key cities, triggering a wave of reactions from frustrated users online. Ported from Jio to Airtel due to internet issues, but facing even bigger problems now, one user said. (REUTERS)