Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel invested in 5G to boost revenue in India. Due to financial difficulties, Vodafone Idea (Vi) hasn't launched 5G. Cisco, a prominent technology company, has proposed a few strategies to assist telcos in enhancing their returns on 5G investments. Firstly, telcos should consider adopting a multi-vendor approach while constructing their 5G networks. This approach allows them to utilize the finest technologies from various vendors, ensuring the best possible performance and cost-effectiveness. Secondly, Telecoms should implement automation and AI in network operations to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve performance. Thirdly, Optimize telco infrastructure for 5G with hardware upgrades, cloud-native tech and network function virtualization. Lastly, Telecoms should offer IoT, enterprise services, and vertical-specific apps to diversify revenue and improve efficiency, customer experience, and 5G returns.