NEW DELHI: An Indian-developed 5G technology has taken a major step towards the market, with Hyderabad-based deep-tech company WiSig Networks opening commercial orders for its Made-in-India 5G radio, BisInfotech reported on November 13. Bulk supplies of the radio are expected to begin in 2027.

Source: BisInfotech, Nov 13, 2026

The radio is a 32TR Massive MIMO unit that uses advanced multi-antenna technology to transmit and receive multiple signals at the same time, and it is also compatible with 5G-Advanced networks, Mirror Now reported. The opening of commercial orders marks the progression of the technology from laboratory research to a commercial product.

From IIT Hyderabad laboratory to the market

The technology builds on research in advanced wireless communication led by Professor Kiran Kuchi at IIT Hyderabad. The research was supported by the IIITB COMET Foundation in Bengaluru under the Department of Science and Technology's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), according to BisInfotech and ETTelecom reports.

The technology has been licensed to WiSig Networks, an Indian deep-tech company founded at IIT Hyderabad. The company first showcased the 5G radio at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in March 2026 and subsequently opened commercial orders at the India Mobile Congress held in New Delhi in October 2026, ETTelecom reported.

2027Bulk supplies of the Made-in-India 5G radio expected to begin
March 2026Radio first showcased at Mobile World Congress, Barcelona
October 2026Commercial orders opened at India Mobile Congress, New Delhi

The development is being watched as a test of whether home-grown telecom hardware can reduce India's reliance on imported network equipment. While the opening of orders is a significant milestone, large-scale deliveries have not yet started, and the scale of adoption will depend on industry requirements and supply agreements, Trak.in reported.

Source: Trak.in, Nov 13, 2026