5G tech goes beyond phones

5G in India may still be a distant reality but the preparations for the next-generation wireless technology have already begun. Among the first efforts to lay the foundation for a robust 5G network, Ericsson launched India’s first 5G innovation and hub centre at IIT Delhi. The centre is focused at developing 5G technology for the telecom industry, academics, industry and startups. We also took a closer look at the demonstrations presented by Ericsson. The demo focused on the applications and platforms that are going to leverage the high-speed 5G technology. Here are our key takeaways from one of the first 5G live demos in India.