5G services launched in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Jio True 5G services the high-speed internet services has been introduced in the capital city. No one needs to change their 4G SIM to get 5G on their phone. In 5G, we can get mobile internet at a speed of 1 GB per second. At present, the speed of 100 MB per second is available in Thiruvananthapuram. It will increase tenfold.

The new service will be available if the 5G enabled phone has a post-paid connection or a basic prepaid recharge of Rs 239 or above. Jio welcome offer is available if the customer spends more time in the area with 5G coverage.

Jio's True 5G service was launched in Kochi on December 20. The Chief Minister had said that Jio 5G service will be launched in Thiruvananthapuram before the end of this year.

Thrissur, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts will get 5G by January. Jio is hoping to roll out 5G in all taluks and regions by the end of 2023. Jio is hoping to roll out 5G in all taluks and regions by the end of 2023.

5G service started in the country on October 1. Currently, 5G service is available only in a few cities including Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Another company introducing 5G is Airtel. BSNL will start providing this on August 15.

For 5G service

5G service is provided by Reliance Jio only on selected towers in the city. When you open the "My Jio" app on your phone within these tower limits, you will see a Jio Welcome Offer banner at the top. It means they will receive 5G service. Select "I'm interested" option. Or open the mobile network menu in the settings and tap on the Jio SIM option. Select the 5G option in the preferred network. If you do it correctly, 5G will appear on the top of the phone's home screen. Then you will know that the phone has 5G. If not, you can find out if you can get 5G service on your phone by entering your Jio number in the "Make Your Device 5G Ready" option on the website www.jio.com/5g.