iPhones in India are finally getting 5G support, thanks to Apple’s new software update. iOS 16.2 is available for select iPhones. 5G is only available on certain carriers. All of those details are right here.
iPhones in India are finally getting 5G support, thanks to Apple’s new software update. The iOS 16.2 update has been rolled out for iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 series. So, users of these models just need to update their device and enable 5G from device Settings. However, there are still a few things they need to know before they can enjoy 5G on their iPhones.
How to Enable 5G on iPhone with iOS 16.2 or Later
1. First, users need to download and install the latest iOS update by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. Once the update is complete, users need to enable 5G connectivity from Settings > Mobile data > Mobile data options > Voice & data > 5G or 5G Automatic.
5G availability in India
Now, for 5G to work on your iPhone, your area must have 5G coverage and your carrier must support 5G.
5G services in India were launched in early October on the first day of the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022. 5G services were launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of IMC 2022, Airtel became the first network provider to launch its 5G service in the country. Airtel was followed by Jio a few days later. However, Vi, India’s third largest network provider, has yet to announce its plans for a 5G rollout.
Airtel offers 5G in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Siliguri, Nagpur, Varanasi, Panipat, Gurugram, Guwahati and Patna. While Jio 5G is available in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Varanasi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Nathdwara and Gujarat.
In terms of network speed, Airtel 5G plus speed test results in South Delhi are said to show around 300 Mbps on a 5G-enabled iPhone.
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