1G to 6G: Tracing the evolution of mobile network and where to from here on

Telecom operators are set to roll out 5G services in India, possibly as early as October. Now, 5G promises high-speed experience and low latency mobile internet services on the go.

As we progress towards this next generation of mobile network, let us look at the experiences that each generation brought with it and what the future – 6G – might hold.

1G: Voice calls

It was a time when phones were thick, heavy, and bulky. They had no screens, and came with big antennas and massive batteries. The network reception was sketchy and the on-battery time was abysmal. Nevertheless,