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Rumor: Apple to meet with Indian government officials, work on adding 5G support for iPhones in December

If you’re traveling to India any time soon, this is going to come in handy.

According to ET News and a source close to the story, Apple will add support for 5G on compatible iPhones for Indian carriers through a software update as soon as December.

Apple and Indian wireless carrier Airtel are said to be scheduled to meet this week to discuss why Apple’s iPhones are not compatible with India’s 5G networks. Apple is reportedly already testing 5G support on iPhones in Mumbai and New Delhi, with an update officially adding support possibly being rolled out in December.

Reuters has also stated that the Indian government is placing pressure on both Apple and Samsung to adopt 5G support for their latest smartphones. Apple first included 5G support in 2020, and two years later, Indian iPhone customers were apparently still unable to use the upgraded networks.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via MacRumors, ET News, and Reuters