Jio will launch the first 5G network in India, already conducted a field test

At its 44th annual general meeting, Reliance Jio announced the JioPhone Next – one of the most affordable 4G phones, which will run a custom Android version co-developed by Jio and Google. However, the carrier is also looking forward to launch the first next generation network in India.

A test network was already demonstrated it can deliver data speeds of over 1 Gbps after Jio received regulatory approval. The company has been given trial spectrum in which to run 5G field trials with a site in Navi Mumbai ready to go.

Jio believes it will be the first carrier to make a 5G network…