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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The government is investing how much amount to ensure last-mile network accessibility for 4G and 5G in every village across the country?
A
$50 billion
B
$35 billion
C
$30 billion
D
$40 billion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India will invest $30 billion for ensuring last mile accessibility to 4G and 5G services in every village, said telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Global Fintech Fest on Thursday.

Detailed explanation-2: -5G India rollout: The government is aiming to cover over 200 cities by March next year and then it plans to expand the 5G services to more towns as well as rural areas. Over 200 cities in India will get 5G by March 2023.

Detailed explanation-3: -In India, 4G will peak around 2024. According to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report (November 2022), 4G subscriptions will reach 930 million in India in 2024, which would be the peak for 4G. Post that, 4G subscriptions are expected to dip. By the end of 2028, 4G subscriptions would dip to 570 million in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Communications & IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Mumbai: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the government is investing nearly $30 billion to ensure last-mile network accessibility for 4G and 5G in every village across the country and build a robust digital infrastructure in the rural areas.

Detailed explanation-5: -5G rollout India timeline According to DoT, the 5G connectivity will spread to PAN India within 2 to 3 years at “affordable” prices. As per the 5G rollout plan shared by Reliance Jio, the Mukesh Ambani-headed telecom company is aiming to roll out the services around India by December 2023.

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