India has concluded the auction of its 5G spectrum with the sale of airwaves worth Rs 1,50,173 crore. The release of 5G services in India is imminent, so we've compiled some pretty useful resources for you. You can check the list of supported 5G bands in India along with the instructions to find supported 5G bands on your phone. If you are in a dilemma, you can also check if you need a new SIM card for 5G services. When it comes to 5G development in India, TSDSI (Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India) has designed a domestic 5Gi standard, creating a great reputation. But what exactly is 5Gi and how does it differ from the global 5G standard? To find answers to these questions, let us first understand what is India's 5Gi standard.

In this article, we have discussed 5Gi in the context of India, compared 5G and 5Gi and explained the issues with its deployment. Expand the table below and learn all about India's domestic 5G standard here.

5Gi is a local 5G standard developed by India, thanks to a joint collaboration between IIT Madras, IIT Hyderabad, TSDSI and the Center of Excellence in Wireless Technology (CEWiT). The home-grown 5Gi standard (also known as Radio Interface Technology or RIT) aims to improve 5G coverage in rural and remote areas of India's diverse geographical terrain.

For those unaware, 5G is a standard developed by the 3GPP, which is a global body responsible for formulating the specifications for 5G implementation around the world. However, India has designed its domestic standard for more cost-effective implementation and last-mile coverage.