PM Narendra Modi announced that India has become the 5th country in the world to develop a complete set of tools and technologies to run mobile networks. The fully homegrown 4G telecom stack, recently rolled out, is now ready for export.
Speaking at the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) in New Delhi, PM Modi said, “Made-in-India 4G stack has another unique feature. Our 4G stack is also export-ready. This means it will also serve as a medium for India’s business outreach.”
India joins Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, and China in developing indigenous 4G mobile technology. Modi called it a “big step towards digital self-reliance and technological independence.”
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Boosting the Digital Future of India
PM Modi said that through the indigenous 4G and 5G stacks, India can ensure faster and more reliable internet connectivity across the nation. “Through the indigenous 4G and 5G stack, we will not only be able to ensure seamless connectivity but will also be able to provide fast internet and reliable services to the countrymen,” Modi added.
He emphasized that the government is pushing reforms and creating attractive investment opportunities to boost local manufacturing. “The government is financing test beds for technologies like 5G, 6G, advanced optical communications, and terahertz to enable product development,” he said.
India: Leader in Data Consumption
Highlighting India’s affordable digital ecosystem, PM Modi said, “Today in India, the cost of one GB of wireless data is less than the price of a cup of tea, I have a habit of giving the example of tea.”
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He noted that India is now the second-largest 5G market and leads the world in data consumption per user, reflecting the country’s rapid digital adoption.
Focus on 6G and Future Tech
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India aims to secure 10% of global patents in 6G. He added that 6G services could contribute $1.2 trillion to India’s GDP by 2035.
“India is no longer a mere consumer of technology. We strive to be the architects of the future of technology,” Scindia said. “From our indigenous 4G stack and 5G stack to open RAN prototypes for 6G, we are building sovereign capabilities across chip design, secure core, satellite backhaul, and AI native networks.”
Asia Largest Tech Event
The India Mobile Congress 2025, jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), has drawn over 1.5 lakh visitors and 7,000 delegates from more than 150 countries. More than 1,600 new technology use cases—including 5G, 6G, AI, cybersecurity, smart mobility, quantum computing, and green tech—are being showcased.
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“With high-impact summits on transformative technologies like 6G, AI, Satcom, Cybersecurity, and collaboration with over 30 government ministries, IMC 2025 is the definitive platform where global leaders and Indian policymakers will unite to co-create and accelerate our nation’s digital future,” said Ramakrishna P, CEO of India Mobile Congress.
“Today’s IMC inauguration marks an excellent beginning for a programme rooted in innovation and technological progress,” said S.P. Kochhar, Director General, COAI.
India Tech Sovereignty Push
India’s export-ready 4G stack marks more than just a technological leap—it’s a strategic move towards tech sovereignty. By owning its telecom technology end-to-end, India reduces dependency on foreign vendors and positions itself as a global supplier of affordable telecom infrastructure, aligning with the government’s Make in India and Digital Bharat vision.
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