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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
BSNL signed deal with Japan’s SoftBank, NTT to roll out 5G by _________ in India.
A
2022
B
2021
C
2019
D
2020
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -BSNL has shortlisted a TCS and C-DOT-led consortium for rolling out the 4G network, which will be upgraded to 5G in about a year of placing the order under the contract. “BSNL 5G services will be available from March or April 2024.

Detailed explanation-2: -(BSNL) for rolling out its 5G services by August 2023. The state-run firm is scheduled to start 4G services from next month in select cities and the network expansion for 4G and 5G will happen simultaneously.

Detailed explanation-3: -State-owned telecom operator BSNL will get 5G next year, Union Minister of Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw has said. The minister added that BSNL could launch 5G services on August 15, 2023.

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