India Surges Past 5.08 Lakh 5G Towers: Digital Revolution Accelerates!

Milestone Breakdown

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed Parliament of this rapid 5G expansion by telecom providers, marking strong momentum in next-gen networks. As of October end, 508,732 BTS were active, up 4,144 from September, despite a slight slowdown. This infrastructure bolsters high-speed connectivity, powering India's digital economy amid global challenges.​

Rural Connectivity Surge

BharatNet has made 2.14 lakh Gram Panchayats service-ready, delivering 13.66 lakh Fibre-to-the-Home connections. Initiatives via Digital Bharat Nidhi target Left Wing Extremism areas, aspirational districts, and borders, while the 4G Saturation Scheme ensures uncovered villages gain access. Rajasthan alone added 1,409 4G towers for 1,684 villages.​

Key Highlights

5G Scale: 508,732 BTS nationwide by Oct 31, adding 4,144 in October alone.​

Rural Reach: 2.14L Gram Panchayats ready; 13.66L FTTH links live.​

State Leaders: Uttar Pradesh (58,634 BTS), Maharashtra (52,665), ahead in deployment.​

Future Boost: BSNL's 97,068 4G sites 5G-upgradable; nationwide indigenous rollout.​

Impact Areas: Enables telemedicine, e-education, digital payments in remote zones.​

Sources: The Hans India, Voice&Data, IANS, DoT data​