Airtel showcases India-first 5G-powered hologram, recreated Kapil Dev’s 175 not out innings experience

Telecom giant Bharti Airtel is all set up for the 5G Auction Spectrum, most probably in the next couple of months. The telecom giant in a highly anticipated event graced by the likes of YouTuber Prajakta Koli and Comedian Aishwarya Mohanraj showcased the 5g Network’s unparalleled high speed, low-latency capabilities which will transform user’s video consumption.

With the assistance of video technologies over the high-speed 5G network, Airtel recreated the in-stadia experience of Kapil Dev’s famous 175 not out vs Zimbabwe, during the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The video was replayed in 4K mode over 1Gbps network speed and 20ms low-latency. To top it all, Airtel That’s not all, the telecom Mogull even showcased India’s first 5 G-powered hologram interactions with Kapil Dev.

Randeep Sekhon, the CTO of Bharti Airtel stated, “The gigabit speeds and millisecond latency of 5G will transform the way we consume entertainment. With today’s demonstration, we have only scratched the surface of the infinite possibilities of 5G and highly personalized immersive experiences in the digital world. With 5-G based holograms, we will be able to transport virtual avatars to any location and this will be a game-changer for meetings and conferences, LIVE news, and will have so many other use cases. Airtel is fully prepared for 5G in this emerging digital world and is building a solid pipeline of innovative use cases for India. We also take this opportunity to thank the Department of Telecom for giving us the trial spectrum, to validate our technology and use cases.”

Former cricketer Kapil Dev who was thrilled by the experience stated, “I am simply amazed by the power of 5G technology and seeing my digital avatar interact with my fans.”