DoT plans trials for drone & balloon-based 5G restoration during disasters

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is considering using drones and tethered balloons to reinstate 5G connectivity during emergencies and natural disasters, especially when conventional telecom services face significant disruptions, according to a report in The Economic Times.

The report quoted an official as saying that the DoT will likely conduct trials in the coming months to assess the effectiveness of this endeavour. The department intends to conclude the trials and reach a final decision by June next year.