Agartala 0.4.0: New open source for 5G network launched

Bengaluru: The Indian Open Source for Mobile Communication Networks (IOS-MCN) Consortium has released Agartala 0.4.0, an open-source software platform that enables organisations to build and operate their own private 5G networks. 

Designed for factories, campuses, research institutions and startups, the platform offers faster, more reliable and secure connectivity than Wi-fi or public mobile networks at a lower cost. 

Agartala 0.4.0 is the fourth open-source milestone of India’s homegrown private 5G initiative and is mature enough for pilot deployments. Validation tests show end-to-end latency of under 10 milliseconds and downlink throughput of up to 600 Mbps per gNB, making it suitable for enterprise trials. 

The platform is being developed by a consortium led by FSID–STEM CELL at the Indian Institute of Science, B’luru, along with IIT Delhi and C-DAC, with funding from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. 

Ecosystem partners have proposed pilots across sectors, including rural connectivity, railways, disaster management, defence, education and drone-based applications. Early installations are expected to begin in the second half of 2026.