PM will be shown working of 5G services from tunnel of Delhi Metro: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be showcased the working of 5G services from an underground tunnel of the Delhi Metro's upcoming station in Dwarka Sector 25 during the launch of the high-speed mobile internet facility by him on October 1, sources said on Thursday.

The prime minister will launch 5G services in the country at an event to be held at Pragati Maidan here on October 1.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is constructing an extension of Airport Express Line from Sector 21 Metro Station to the upcoming India International Convention Centre (IICC) at Sector 25, Dwarka.

"A portion of the tunnel at upcoming IICC premises has been chosen to showcase the working of the 5G network inside the tunnel to the prime minister," a source said.

The preparation for the event was recently reviewed by the lieutenant governor in a meeting with representatives of DMRC, a private telecom company and other officials.

The 5G setup inside the tunnel includes telecom equipment, cameras, optica