IIITDM Kurnool tops India’s 5G Use Case Labs Ranking by DoT
IIITDM Kurnool has been ranked first in India's '100 5G Use Case Labs' initiative by the Department of Telecommunications. The institute was recognized for its interdisciplinary research and development of 18 innovative 5G-based products.
Why it matters
This ranking underscores India's push to become a leader in 5G application development and academic-led technological innovation.
The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kurnool secured the top position in India in the “100 5G Use Case Labs” ranking by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
As part of this initiative, Dr. K. Krishna Naik, Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at IIITDM Kurnool, developed several innovative 5G use cases and prepared the project proposal on behalf of the institute. Among the proposals submitted by institutions across the country, IIITDM Kurnool’s proposal was ranked first.
The 5G Use Case Lab at IIITDM Kurnool was inaugurated in 2023. Through this initiative, the institute received a state-of-the-art 5G Standalone (SA) Base Station, advanced 5G network equipment, IoT devices, application servers, and other cutting-edge research infrastructure.
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