Is C-Dots 5G technology compatible with global providers? | In Focus podcast
b'Fifth generation telecom technology, or 5G, has been in the news lately. Spectrum that was recently auctioned to telecom firms for providing 5G services fetched the government about Rs. 1.5 lakh crore. Airtel has already unveiled services in 8 cities. Jio promises to follow suit by Deepavali this year, even as it targets pan India availability by December 2023.\\xa0\\nMeanwhile, C-DoT or the Centre for Development of Telematics has developed India\\u2019s own 5G core. What does this mean to the local industry? Is it compatible with other global equipment providers? Will it help save on foreign exchange outgo?'