India 5G Coverage & Rollout Tracker 2026
Track 5G network expansion across India. Compare Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL coverage across all states, spectrum bands, speeds and rollout milestones.
Operator-wise 5G Status
Jio 5G (Jio True 5G)
- Technology: Standalone 5G (SA)
- Bands: n28 (700 MHz), n78 (3500 MHz), n258 (26 GHz mmWave)
- Cities: 700+ including all state capitals
- Key cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow
- Speed: Up to 1 Gbps
- Plans: Included with existing plans (no extra charge)
Airtel 5G Plus
- Technology: Non-Standalone (NSA) + SA in select cities
- Bands: n1 (2100 MHz), n3 (1800 MHz), n41 (2300 MHz), n78 (3500 MHz)
- Cities: 500+ cities
- Key cities: Same metros + expanding to tier-2/3
- Speed: Up to 3 Gbps (claimed)
- Plans: Included with existing plans
Vi (Vodafone Idea)
- Status: Limited 5G trials, spectrum acquired
- Expected launch: 2026 (commercial)
- Bands: n78 (3500 MHz), n258 (26 GHz)
BSNL
- Status: 4G rollout ongoing, 5G planned
- Technology: Indigenous (TCS + C-DOT)
- Expected: Late 2026 / 2027
State-wise 5G Availability
Showing 36 of 36states & UTs
| State / UT | Jio 5G | Airtel 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Available | Available |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Partial | Not Available |
| Assam | Available | Partial |
| Bihar | Available | Available |
| Chhattisgarh | Available | Partial |
| Goa | Available | Available |
| Gujarat | Available | Available |
| Haryana | Available | Available |
| Himachal Pradesh | Available | Partial |
| Jharkhand | Available | Partial |
| Karnataka | Available | Available |
| Kerala | Available | Available |
| Madhya Pradesh | Available | Available |
| Maharashtra | Available | Available |
| Manipur | Partial | Not Available |
| Meghalaya | Partial | Not Available |
| Mizoram | Partial | Not Available |
| Nagaland | Partial | Not Available |
| Odisha | Available | Partial |
| Punjab | Available | Available |
| Rajasthan | Available | Available |
| Sikkim | Partial | Not Available |
| Tamil Nadu | Available | Available |
| Telangana | Available | Available |
| Tripura | Partial | Not Available |
| Uttar Pradesh | Available | Available |
| Uttarakhand | Available | Partial |
| West Bengal | Available | Available |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Partial | Not Available |
| Chandigarh | Available | Available |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Available | Partial |
| Delhi | Available | Available |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Available | Partial |
| Ladakh | Partial | Not Available |
| Lakshadweep | Partial | Not Available |
| Puducherry | Available | Available |
5G Spectrum Bands Used in India
| Band | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|
| n1 | 2100 MHz | FDD |
| n3 | 1800 MHz | FDD |
| n28 | 700 MHz | FDD |
| n41 | 2300 MHz | TDD |
| n77 | 3300–3670 MHz | TDD |
| n78 | 3500 MHz | TDD |
| n258 | 26 GHz | mmWave |
5G vs 4G LTE Comparison
| Feature | 4G LTE | 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Download Speed | 100–300 Mbps | 1–10 Gbps |
| Typical Latency | 30–50 ms | 1–10 ms |
| Bandwidth per Cell | 20 MHz | 100–400 MHz |
| Devices per km² | ~100,000 | ~1,000,000 |
| Network Slicing | No | Yes |
| Key Use Cases | Video, browsing, VoLTE | IoT, AR/VR, autonomous vehicles, smart cities |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5G available in my city?
Jio 5G covers 700+ cities and all state capitals. Airtel 5G Plus is available in 500+ cities. Use the state-wise table above to check your area. You can also check the Jio or Airtel apps for tower-level coverage maps.
Do I need a new SIM card for 5G?
No. Both Jio and Airtel activate 5G on your existing 4G SIM. You just need a 5G-capable smartphone and to be in a 5G coverage area. No SIM swap or plan upgrade is required.
Which phones support 5G in India?
Most smartphones launched since 2022 support 5G, including iPhone 12 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S21+, OnePlus Nord CE 3, Pixel 7, Xiaomi 13, and many budget devices like Redmi Note 12 5G. Check your phone’s specifications for 5G NR band support.
Is 5G harmful to health?
No. According to the WHO and ICNIRP, 5G radio waves are non-ionizing and pose no known health risk at the power levels used by telecom towers. India’s emission norms are 10x stricter than global ICNIRP guidelines.
When will India have full 5G coverage?
Urban and semi-urban areas are expected to have comprehensive 5G coverage by end of 2026. Rural coverage will depend on the 700 MHz band rollout by Jio and government-backed BSNL 4G/5G expansion, likely extending into 2027–2028.
Is 5G faster than fiber broadband?
5G can match or exceed fiber speeds in ideal conditions (1–10 Gbps), but fiber offers more consistent low-latency performance. 5G is best for mobile and last-mile connectivity where fiber isn’t available.
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