State PCS - Maharashtra (MPSC)

• 19 Dec 2025

Maharashtra Achieve 100% 4G Coverage

Why in News? 

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia presented data in Parliament highlighting that Maharashtra has nearly achieved 100% 4G saturation and is moving rapidly towards 5G connectivity. 

Key Points 

• Network Coverage: Maharashtra has almost 100% 4G saturation, indicating widespread mobile broadband coverage across both urban and rural regions. 
• Network Infrastructure: Approximately 1,64,000 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) and 40,000 5G BTS have been deployed in the state so far, significantly enhancing connectivity. 
• BTS: It is a telecommunications infrastructure unit that enables wireless communication between mobile phones and the cellular network. 
• Regional Deployment: In the Konkan region, districts like Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg showed strong expansion of both 4G and 5G networks. 
• Policy Alignment: The expansion aligns with the Digital India vision aimed at ensuring accessible, fast, and reliable digital connectivity for all citizens. 
• Future Expansion: Continued deployment of 5G infrastructure is expected to further boost digital empowerment across the state and the country.