There will be about 100,000 new job openings as a result of the expanding trend of fiberizing telecom towers. Due to the fast expansion of fiber optic networks to support the development of 4G, 5G, and broadband projects across the country, India currently has over 500,000 fiber technicians. "Subburathinam said."

"The quick development of broadband and 5G networks in India is a major factor in the yearly growth rate of employment in the fiber optic technician category. The need for fiber technicians is anticipated to rise sharply as telecom companies and the government concentrate on developing fiber infrastructure," he said.

He noted that 5G technology is expected to reach its full potential by 2030, offering enhanced connectivity, quicker speeds, and fewer delays.

The India Telecom Market is expected to develop at a rate of 9.40 percent per year, from its estimated value of USD 48.61 billion in 2024 to USD 76.16 billion by 2029. The construction of digital infrastructure has been greatly aided by the installation of almost 7,00,000 kilometers of optical fiber cable nationwide as of 2023.

According to him, fiber technicians are employed in the manufacturing, IT, telecommunications, and construction sectors, mostly in urban and rural network setup and extension.

Furthermore, according to Subburathinam, the expansion of telecom infrastructure and the introduction of 5G services are driving significant growth in positions like fiber engineers, splicers, technicians for fiber termination equipment, installation and repair, fault resolution team, fiber cellsite engineers, and field technicians.