Some 120 cr mobile phones in use in country, main priority to increase 4G network’s scope: Scindia
For the first time, India has created a 4G stack with indigenous technology and based on it efforts are being made to take the coverage to 100 percent, Scindia added.
For the first time, India has created a 4G stack with indigenous technology and based on it efforts are being made to take the coverage to 100 percent, Scindia added. (File Photo) Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said mobile phone penetration in the country stands at 70-80 per cent of citizens and some 120 crore devices are currently in use.
The priority now is to increase the scope of the 4G network in the country, Scindia told reporters.
For the first time, India has created a 4G stack with indigenous technology and based on it efforts are being made to take the coverage to 100 percent, Scindia added.
Scindia, who is also Union minister for the Development of North Eastern Region, said he will be touring Assam and Meghalaya from Friday.
“We will formulate a strategy for development of the north-east states based on their strengths and capabilities. For this, decisions will be taken after meeting the concerned state governments,” he informed.
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