Bharat Telecom 2025
The Bharat Telecom 2025 initiative aims to connect global buyers with Indian telecom manufacturers. Key achievements include a significant increase in Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) from 649,834 in 2014 to 3,037,263 in 2025, widespread availability of 5G services in 99.9% of districts, and improved mobile coverage
5G Services
The Ministry of Communications has announced the successful rollout of 5G services across all States and Union Territories in India, with availability in 99.8% of districts. As of June 30, 2025, 486,000 5G Base Transceiver Stations have been installed. The government has implemented various initiatives to support this
Telecom Sector
The Ministry of Communications has launched several initiatives to enhance the telecom sector, including the 'Digital Communications Innovation Square (DCIS)' scheme, which supports 126 projects with a budget of ₹108 crore. The BharatNet project aims to provide broadband to all Gram Panchayats, with 2,14,325 GPs already
TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted an Independent Drive Test (IDT) in May 2025 to evaluate mobile network performance across various routes in Himachal Pradesh, including Una and Mandi. The tests assessed voice and data services, revealing mixed results in call setup success rates and data speeds. Notably,