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India's 5G Milestone: Over 5 Lakh Towers Installed Amid Digital Push

India has hit a major digital infrastructure milestone with over five lakh 5G towers now installed. The government is also making big strides in connecting rural areas through the BharatNet project. These efforts are bringing online education and telemedicine to remote villages. The goal is to ensure every citizen has access to high-speed connectivity, no matter where they live.

Key Points: India Installs 5.08 Lakh 5G Towers, Boosts Rural Connectivity

  • Over 5 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations installed nationwide as of October 31
  • BharatNet project makes 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats service-ready for broadband
  • More than 13.66 lakh Fibre-to-the-Home connections provided in rural areas
  • 4G Saturation Scheme targets connectivity for every uncovered village
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India now crosses 5.08 lakh 5G towers: Govt

India crosses 5.08 lakh 5G towers, with BharatNet connecting 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats. Govt aims to bridge the urban-rural digital divide.

"This rapid expansion reflects the country’s steady progress in strengthening digital infrastructure. - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

New Delhi, Dec 3

India’s rollout of next-generation mobile networks has gathered strong momentum, with Telecom Service Providers installing 5.08 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) across the country as of October 31, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said this rapid expansion reflects the country’s steady progress in strengthening digital infrastructure.

The Government also confirmed significant improvement in rural connectivity under the BharatNet project, which aims to bring high-speed broadband to villages.

As of October 2025, 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats are service-ready, and more than 13.66 lakh Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) connections have already been provided, the minister said.

Officials said that these developments are helping bridge the urban-rural digital gap by enabling services such as online education, telemedicine and digital payments in remote locations.

To further close the digital divide, the Centre is undertaking several initiatives using the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN).

These include expanding BharatNet to more villages, providing mobile connectivity in Left Wing Extremism–affected regions, improving telecom access in aspirational districts, and enhancing mobile services in remote border areas.

“The Government is also implementing the 4G Saturation Scheme to ensure that every uncovered village receives 4G connectivity,” Scindia mentioned.

In Rajasthan, telecom expansion has moved forward on two tracks -- 5G rollout and rural mobile coverage.

The district-wise status of 5G deployment has been submitted by Telecom Service Providers to the Government.

Alongside this, 1,409 mobile towers equipped with 4G technology have been installed under DBN-funded schemes, delivering mobile services to 1,684 rural villages across the state.

The Ministry said these combined efforts are aimed at ensuring that digital services reach every citizen, regardless of geography, and that India moves closer to universal high-speed connectivity.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good numbers, but what about the quality of service and affordability? In my area, 5G drains the battery fast and data packs are expensive. The government should also ensure these high-speed services are accessible to the common man, not just in metros.
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Rohit P
Bridging the urban-rural digital divide is the real achievement here. Telemedicine in remote areas can save lives. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to India for work often, the improvement in connectivity over the last few years is remarkable. The scale of this rollout is impressive. Well done.
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Vikram M
The expansion in LWE-affected and border areas is a strategic necessity. Strong connectivity in these regions is important for security and integrating them with mainstream development. A vital step for a Digital India.
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Kavya N
Hope the 4G saturation scheme reaches my cousin's village in Odisha soon. They still rely on patchy 2G. 5G is great, but let's first ensure basic high-speed internet for all. The focus should be balanced.

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