5G service, the next generation of mobile networks, is expected to be rolled out next year in India. 5G networks promise faster wireless speeds and have far-reaching implications for innovations such as self-driving cars and technologies such as augmented reality.

What does 5G mean for Indian telecom? Will 5G auctions trigger further consolidation? 

Even as the US and China prepare to embrace 5G by the end of this year, we dialled Rajiv Sharma, co-head of research at SBI Caps, to get his insights. Listen to Sharma talk about how technology could potentially change our lives.