tech2 News Staff

Japanese semiconductor company Rohm has said that Reliance Jio is driving the 4G revolution in India which it claims is faster than anywhere in the world.

Aiming to contribute up to at least 20 percent in India by 2020 through its smartphone portfolio, the electronic parts manufacturer will unveil its India-focused wireless solutions in August.

“Globally, 4G has already started quite early, but India has the fastest growth rate now due to service providers like Jio, which are driving usage by people towards 4G through some freebies,” said Daisuke Nakamura, managing director, Rohm Semiconductor India, as reported by The Economic Times. Nakamura said that while broadband in India is limited mostly to cities and is not being adopted as quickly as expected, he sees 4G as the best option ahead towards the goal of a digitally connected nation.

Nakamura said that spreading 4G to rural areas will be an easier prospect with the current 2G and 3G infrastructure needing an upgrade. Having launched only in September 2016, Reliance Jio has managed to add more than 100 million subscribers to its IP-based pan-India network.

Rohm plans to showcase its wireless portfolio for traffic control, pollution monitoring and street lights in August. The Kyoto-based company also offers digital power solutions to mobile base stations, including Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei in its list of major clients, apart from working in design centres for the likes of Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo.

Rohm Semiconductor's annual revenue in India stands at merely $8 million (Rs 52 crore) and aims to take it to nearly $20 million (Rs 130 crore) relying on solutions powering India's mission for a smart nation within the next few years. The company also believes that the government's tax structure will help nurture its 'Make in India' programme.

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