According to data released by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), 3,584 5G base transceiver stations (BTS) have been deployed across various states and union territories (UTs) during May 2024.
The deployment of 3,584 5G BTS marks a notable increase in the country’s total BTS count, rising from 442,416 in April 2024 to 446,000 in May 2024. In 2024, India witnessed successive deployments with 7,631 BTS in January, 6,142 in February, 9,733 in March, and 6,696 in April.
As per the data, states such as Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, and West Bengal reported the highest number of 5G BTS additions during May 2024. Conversely, Chhattisgarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh (UT), Goa, and Sikkim witnessed fewer deployments, while Lakshadweep (UT) did not record any 5G BTS deployments during this period.
