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Reliance Jio's 5G plan treads the line between optimism and realism

Ambani's target is by no means impossible. The time taken for rolling out networks has been concertinaed since 4G

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When it comes to national network, experts estimate that it could take 18-24 months after spectrum is given.

Surajeet Das Gupta New Delhi
Is Mukesh Ambani’s announcement that Reliance Jio will offer 5G services towards the second half of next year a case of mad optimism or a realistic target?  

The statement, made a few days ago at the Indian Mobile Congress, stumped the industry. The feasibility of the goal depends on three factors.

One, can the DoT keep its promise of going for a 5G auction in March-April despite opposition to the high base price?  Two, how much money is Jio ready to raise and invest after RIL made such a mammoth effort to become debt-free? Three, how effectively can Jio leverage