Summary:

C-DOT, part of the Department of Telecommunications, and IIT Roorkee have collaborated to create a "Millimetre Wave Transceiver for 5G Rural Connectivity." The initiative, funded by the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF), aims to provide affordable broadband and mobile services, thereby bridging India's digital divide. It supports Indian entrepreneurs, academia, and R&D institutions in creating, developing, and commercializing telecom products, promoting industry innovation.

The initiative’s goal is to develop millimetre wave backhaul technology with a low-cost, compact design that integrates both optical and millimetre wave technologies. This technology will reduce the size and cost of Small Cell-Based Stations (SBS) while still enabling rural connectivity. It will also foster the growth of India’s small and medium-sized enterprises, create jobs, and reduce dependency on semiconductor manufacturing. This project claims to have low development costs while yielding substantial impact, including generating Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and creating a skilled workforce for 5G/6G technologies.

Source: IBEF 

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