Delhi's IGI becomes India's first 5G-enabled airport: What it means? Details

Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi already has several global awards and recognition in its kitty. Indira Gandhi International Airport has now added another feather to its cap by becoming the only 5G-enabled airport in India. This will help air travellers to use the world`s advanced mobile service once inside the terminal as soon as the services are rolled out by the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs).  

"Delhi Airport always remains ahead in bringing new-gen technologies to the passengers. To enhance their experience at the airport we have built our own 5G infrastructure. The 5G network offers a faster speed and lower latency," said DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar.

Who can use 5G services?

All passengers having a 5G-enabled mobile phone set and sim card can experience better signal strength, seamless connectivity, negligible latency, and faster data speed.

Where will 5G services be available?

Passengers flying in or out of Delhi Airport can experience the power of the 5th generation of mobile network technology (5G). The 5G services will be available at the domestic Departure pier and International Arrival Baggage area at Terminal 3, and between T3 Arrivals and Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP). The deployment across Terminal 3 would be covered in a phased manner.

Apart from these, people visiting GMR Aerocity Delhi can also get a feel of the 5G network at GMR Square. GMR Square is a unique concept for any Indian airport which offers easy access to the commercial hubs of Aerocity from public places. It offers pedestrian experiential walks at GMR Aerocity Delhi.

Some Telecom Service Providers yet to rollout services

Currently, a few of the Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have enabled their network to facilitate 5G service for their customers and expect other TSPs to connect in the next few weeks.

In order to extend the 5G network outside the terminals. Telecom Service Providers will deploy additional infrastructure. Trials in this regard have been completed and were highly successful.

20 times faster data speed 

Air travellers will be able to enjoy a 20 times faster data speed on a 5G network as compared with the available Wi-Fi system or 50 times faster data speed over the existing data communication network.

The 5G network would allow them quicker downloads, zero buffering during streaming, seamless execution of resource-intense applications like 3D Gaming, Virtual reality experience, extremely high-density connectivity, and extremely deep coverage in all areas.