Fight for 5G talent to intensify with around 30% demand-supply gap

India is witnessing 5G rollout at a frenetic pace, with 140,000 5G base stations erected in more than 570 districts within a period of six months, said the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). This means telecom companies will need people that can design, develop, and manage 5G networks. That should boost demand for network architects, engineers, and technicians with relevant skill-sets.