Expected by October, 5G 'Test Bed' to boost telecom technology Aimed at taking lead in 5G deployment, India's ongoing project to set up 'Indigenous 5G Test Bed' is expected to be ready by October this year to enhance national capability in telecom technology, giving a fillip to Indian telecom manufacturers. | 28 Feb 2021 6:45 AM GMT NEW DELHI: Aimed at taking lead in 5G deployment, India's ongoing project to set up 'Indigenous 5G Test Bed' is expected to be ready by October this year to enhance national capability in telecom technology, giving a fillip to Indian telecom manufacturers. Started four years back in 2018 March with total cost of Rs 224.01 crore, the 'Indigenous 5G Test Bed' will provide an open 5G test bed that can enable Indian academia and industry to validate their products, prototypes and algorithms and demonstrate various services.