New SIM to Use 5G - a Requirement?

Published on 20.01.2023

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5G - the new talk of the town!

As 5G becomes prevalent, it paves the way for a new era of technology and connectivity. The fifth generation of wireless technology is set to drive industry performance leading transformation across platforms. Designed to connect everyone and everything, 5G will provide consumers with peak data speeds, more reliability, significantly improve video quality, and enable new user experiences. Let us look at some scenarios where the implementation of 5G will prove beneficial:

Potentials and Benefits of 5G:

Seamless connectivity with notably increased bandwidth
Low to no lag on video calls
Immersive entertainment and higher processing power for an improved gaming experience
Adaption of AR/VR across industries and enterprises to drive value for better engagement and conversions
Autonomous connected cars, for enabling safer commutes
Growth in IoT for the development of smart homes and cities

There is no question 5G will open the stage for incredible possibilities going ahead. However, with the building excitement, there is a wave of confusion concerning the 5G landscape and infrastructure. This confusion is impacting consumers' ability to understand what can be expected from 5G technology. Although awaiting for the new 5G service, some are worried about unknowns and requirements for 5G such as upgrading to a 5G-enabled smartphone, getting a new 5G SIM card, the availability of 5G SIM in India, and the impending costs.

Do you need to buy a new SIM to use 5G?

Despite the fact that you might need to get a 5G-enabled mobile device to access 5G services, you do not require a new 5G SIM. Once you update to a 5G handset, your existing 4G SIM card will be sufficient to be able to use 5G on your mobile phones.

Switch to the Vi network today and enjoy a range of benefits!

Is the Vi SIM 5G Ready?

Vi is constantly preparing its network for new 5G based applications that will help with greater network capacity requirements of customers. The Vi SIM cards are 5G capable and can be used with a 5G enabled handset to avail 5G services. Vi is 5G ready, thus post the Vi 5G launch you can use the existing Vi SIM cards.

Switch to the Vi network today and enjoy a range of benefits!