4G rollout likely by next year: Industry

So optimistic is Sadarangani about its roll out that he said,4G application trials are likely to rolled out by next year as the technology is already here.

However,8221;its introduction in mobile handsets will depend on devices that are economical,8221; he said adding that initial focus will be on data and services.

Joining in,Tata Elxsi sales head,communications business,Mrinmoy Purkayastha noted that the pace of technological advancement is very fast in the country.

8220;With speed as a consideration,4G will be introduced here in a phased manner from next year. However,its transition from data services to mobile handsets may take some more time but by 2014-15 it is likely to become a reality,8221; he said.

Already 4G trials are taking place in Europe,the US and Japan,the markets which already have 3G running. However,the actual global roll out will be in 2012,Purkayastha said.