Tenth spectrum auction for radiowaves worth ₹96,238 cr begins
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tenth spectrum auction for radiowaves worth ₹96,238 cr begins

The Hindu  

Auction for ₹96,238 crore worth spectrum began on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, that is expected to see firms like Airtel and Reliance Jio bidding to acquire airwaves that will help augment their 5G services. "The government begins the auction of Spectrum for Telecom Services today at 10:00 AM," an official statement said on Tuesday. "To augment existing telecom services and maintain continuity of services, the government will hold the spectrum auction on Tuesday, 25 June 2024. According to telecom expert Parag Kar, Reliance Jio can bid for 37.36 per cent of the total spectrum value based on EMD, Bharti 13.07 per cent and Vodafone Idea 3.73 per cent.

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Telcos bid ₹11,340 crore for expiring spectrum; Airtel leads
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Telcos bid ₹11,340 crore for expiring spectrum; Airtel leads

The Hindu  

Bharti Airtel Ltd. spent the most on retaining and acquiring new spectrum in the latest auction of airwaves concluded on Wednesday after seven rounds of bids. “As auction for 5G spectrum was held recently and 5G monetization is still in progress, no bidding took place in 800MHz, 2300MHz, 3300MHz and 26GHz bands,” the Department of Telecommunications said in a statement. …

Govt earns ₹11,340 crore from Spectrum Auction 2023-24
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt earns ₹11,340 crore from Spectrum Auction 2023-24

Op India  

The Department of Telecommunications, under the Ministry of Communications, has successfully concluded the Spectrum Auction 2023-24, marking a step in meeting the evolving spectrum needs of India’s telecom service providers. The auction offered spectrum across the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands. The auction saw participation from all …

Spectrum auction ends in just two days with bids worth ₹11,340 crore
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Spectrum auction ends in just two days with bids worth ₹11,340 crore

The Hindu  

An auction of radiowaves that carry voice and data signals for mobile phones ended within two days on June 26, garnering less than 12% of the ₹96,238 crore minimum value that the government had estimated for the spectrum on offer. “The auction, where a total of 10 GHz of spectrum ranging between 800 MHz to 26 GHz was offered, got …

Spectrum auction Day 1: Telecoms place bids worth about ₹11,000 crore in 5 rounds: 6 Key things to know
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Spectrum auction Day 1: Telecoms place bids worth about ₹11,000 crore in 5 rounds: 6 Key things to know

Live Mint  

Telecom operators have placed bids worth ₹11,000 crore on the first day of the spectrum auctions that saw five rounds of bidding, reported PTI quoting anonymous sources. “Telecom operators have placed bids of around ₹11,000 crore on Day 1. Telecom companies like Bharti Airtel Limited, Vodafone Idea Ltd, and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, were the three to take part in …

India to auction ₹96,318 crore telecom spectrum on Tuesday
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India to auction ₹96,318 crore telecom spectrum on Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

The Department of Telecommunications will begin the auction of ₹96,317.65 crore of spectrum on Tuesday. Representational The background On February 8, the Union Cabinet approved the auction of 10,523.15 megahertz of spectrum across bands at a reserve price of ₹96,317.65 crore, Business Standard wrote. Combined with much lower demand for spectrum and a cautious stance adopted by market leader Reliance …

Department of Telecom defers spectrum auction to June 25
7 months ago

Department of Telecom defers spectrum auction to June 25

The Hindu  

The Department of Telecom on June 4 postponed the spectrum auction by 19 days to June 25, as per information available on its website. According to amendments made in the notice inviting applications for bids on Tuesday, the new date for "start of the live auction" has been changed to June 25 from June 6. All the available spectrum in …

Government proposes Spectrum auction in various bands: All you need to know
10 months ago

Government proposes Spectrum auction in various bands: All you need to know

India TV News  

The Department of Telecommunications of the Indian government has proposed to auction the right to use specific radio spectrum frequencies in multiple bands this time, which will include sub-1 GHz bands like 800 MHz and 900 MHz, along with mid-bands like 2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2500 MHz, 2300 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz Band. Total spectrum offered and validity …

Jio vs Airtel vs VI for spectrum auction on May 20: Centre sets base price at…
10 months ago

Jio vs Airtel vs VI for spectrum auction on May 20: Centre sets base price at…

Hindustan Times  

The Department of Telecommunications on Friday released the date for the auction of eight spectrums of mobile internet, and all major telecom companies are expected to battle it out. Centre to commence internet spectrum auction from May 20 Government will auction eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a base price of ₹96,317.65 crore. It is expected that Reliance …

Spectrum auction to start from May 20
10 months ago

Spectrum auction to start from May 20

The Hindu  

Auctions for telecommunications spectrum in the high-frequency bands of 800 megahertz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 gigahertz will be held on May 20, the Department of Telecommunications announced on March 8, inviting bid applications from telecom operators. While the reserve price of the spectrum on auction amounts to ₹96,317.65 crore, The …

DoT to hold spectrum auctions starting 20 May
10 months ago

DoT to hold spectrum auctions starting 20 May

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The Department of Telecommunications will conduct the next round of spectrum auctions on 20 May, where frequencies valued at ₹96,317.65 crore across eight bands will be up for grabs. Now telecom service providers will get opportunity to buy spectrum regularly in a transparent way,” telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a social media post on X, after the …

DoT goes back on word; Spectrum sale in FY25
11 months ago

DoT goes back on word; Spectrum sale in FY25

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after the Cabinet approved the spectrum auction, the Department of Telecommunications on Friday said it will be able to conduct the auction sometime in June 2024, as the entire process is time-consuming. Two top DoT officials said conducting auctions during this fiscal year or before the election is not possible as it involves technical and legal …

Union Cabinet gives nod for spectrum auction
11 months ago

Union Cabinet gives nod for spectrum auction

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet approved an auction of telecom spectrum this year for airwaves amounting to a cumulative reserve price of ₹96,317.65 crore, the government announced on Thursday. Expiring airwaves that belong to “certain companies undergoing insolvency” will also be auctioned, the government said. Spectrum has also been approved for use by the railways for the deployment of Kavach, the automatic …

From fishery scheme to telecom spectrum auction, key decisions by Union Cabinet
11 months ago

From fishery scheme to telecom spectrum auction, key decisions by Union Cabinet

Live Mint  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved key decisions related to the auction of telecom spectrum bands, PM Matsya Kisan Samriddhi Saha Yojana, Fisheries & Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund, and railway projects. The Union Cabinet approved the auctions in eight spectrum bands for mobile phone services at a base price of ₹96,317.65 crore. Telecom spectrum auctions The Union Cabinet on Thursday …

Airtel pays 5G spectrum dues for 4 years in upfront
2 years, 4 months ago

Airtel pays 5G spectrum dues for 4 years in upfront

Hindustan Times  

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has paid ₹8,312.4 crores to the Department of Telecom in upfront towards dues for spectrum acquired in the recently concluded 5G auctions. "The company believes that this upfront payment coupled with the moratorium on spectrum dues and AGR-related payments for four years will free up future cash flows and allow Airtel to …

5G auction: The key takeaway
2 years, 5 months ago

5G auction: The key takeaway

Hindustan Times  

The 5G spectrum auctions concluded on Monday, after a week and 40 rounds, raising around ₹1.5 lakh crore for the government. The government recently announced a ₹1.64 lakh crore revival package for the State-owned BSNL, which includes 4G spectrum, and it is likely that, at some point in the future, another package that includes 5G will be made available to …

5G Spectrum Auction Concludes, Here’s How Airtel Plans To Lead With 5G
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction Concludes, Here’s How Airtel Plans To Lead With 5G

The Quint  

Bharti Airtel, India's leading telecommunications services provider, stated today that it will spearhead the nation's 5G revolution. Furthermore, by acquiring this spectrum, Airtel has been able to significantly cut the payout towards spectrum use fee and remove the unfavorable SUC arbitrage compared to new entrants. Airtel has created and nurtured a vibrant ecosystem of partners and start-ups to support faster …

5G auction: Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio top bidder with a bid of ₹88,078 crore
2 years, 5 months ago

5G auction: Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio top bidder with a bid of ₹88,078 crore

Hindustan Times  

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio has emerged as the top bidder with a bid of ₹88,078 crore rupees while Adani group bid stood at ₹212 crore at the 5G spectrum auction, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was quoted by PTI. The auction garnered bids worth ₹1.45 lakh crore on the first day on July 26, with subsequent days seeing only marginal incremental …

5G spectrum auction ends, Reliance Jio is the top bidder
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction ends, Reliance Jio is the top bidder

India Today  

A record over Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth of 5G telecom spectrum was sold in a seven-day auction ending on Monday, which saw billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio emerging as the top bidder to consolidate its leadership position. The mop-up from the 5G spectrum, capable of offering ultra-high speed mobile internet connectivity, is almost double at Rs 77,815 crore worth 4G …

5G Spectrum Auction Ends, Sale Worth Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Recorded
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction Ends, Sale Worth Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Recorded

News 18  

New Delhi: A record over Rs 1.5 lakh crore worth of 5G telecom spectrum was sold in a seven-day auction ending on Monday, which saw billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio emerging as the top bidder to consolidate its leadership position. The mop-up from the 5G spectrum, capable of offering ultra-high speed mobile internet connectivity, is almost double at Rs 77,815 crore …

5G Spectrum Auctions: Bids Cross Rs 1.50 Lakh Cr Mark; UP East Sees Renewed Interest on Sunday
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auctions: Bids Cross Rs 1.50 Lakh Cr Mark; UP East Sees Renewed Interest on Sunday

News 18  

New Delhi, Jul 31: The 5G spectrum auctions of 5G spectrum capable of offering ultra-high-speed internet received bids worth Rs 1,50,130 crore until Sunday amid pick-up in demand for radiowaves in the UP East circle, pushing the bidding to seventh day on Monday. Seven new rounds of bidding held on the sixth day of auction on Sunday “dialled in" an …

5G spectrum auction: Bid increases after 37 rounds, bidder will pay Rs 1,50,130 crore: Know more
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction: Bid increases after 37 rounds, bidder will pay Rs 1,50,130 crore: Know more

India TV News  

5G spectrum auction : On the sixth day of the 5G spectrum auction. It was further reported that the government will now receive bids worth Rs 1,50,130 crore. Led by Reliance Jio with over Rs 80,100 crore and Bharati Airtel with around Rs 50,000 crore worth of bids, the 5G spectrum auction will continue on Monday. In 2015, the telecom …

5G spectrum auction ends with over Rs 1.5L cr in bids: Know about the highest bidder
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction ends with over Rs 1.5L cr in bids: Know about the highest bidder

India TV News  

5G spectrum auction: Led by Reliance Jio, the mega 5G spectrum auction has officially ended today, after receiving record bids worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 40 rounds spanning in the past seven days. Day six of the 5G spectrum auction on Sunday saw an incremental increase in the bidding figure after 37 rounds, with bids worth Rs 1,50,130 …

Analysing the 5G spectrum auctions
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysing the 5G spectrum auctions

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing 5G spectrum auctions have quite a stamp of history on them. The success or lack thereof of telecom auctions has been judged only through the lens of spectrum sold, but it has neglected the opportunity cost of the unsold spectrum due to high reserve prices. A total of 72 gigahertz of spectrum worth ₹4.3 lakh crore in 22 …

5G Spectrum auction: Bidding enters sixth day; collects around Rs 1.50 lakh crore so far
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum auction: Bidding enters sixth day; collects around Rs 1.50 lakh crore so far

Firstpost  

71 per cent of the 5G spectrum put on auction has been already sold during the ongoing bidding that started on 26 July, reflecting a pitched competition between telecom companies to get the most of the share of ultra high speed network 10 times faster than 4G New Delhi: The auction of the 5G spectrum, capable of offering ultra-high-speed internet, …

5G Spectrum Sale Nears Rs 1.50 Lakh Crore Mark on Day 5; Bidding to Resume Today
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Sale Nears Rs 1.50 Lakh Crore Mark on Day 5; Bidding to Resume Today

News 18  

New Delhi, Jul 30: The auction of the 5G spectrum capable of offering ultra-high-speed internet garnered bids worth about Rs 1,49,966 crore on the fifth day of sale on Saturday and the bidding is expected to continue on Sunday. The total value of bids in the telecom spectrum auction, which began on Tuesday, July 26, has come within striking distance …

5G spectrum auction to continue for few more days: Telecom min Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction to continue for few more days: Telecom min Ashwini Vaishnaw

Live Mint  

Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said the country had drawn bids totalling about $19 billion for 5G spectrum and the process is likely to continue for the next few days. Auctions for 5G spectrum continued today, after fetching bids worth ₹1,49,967 crore after 30 rounds so far from players such as Reliance Industries' Jio and Bharti Airtel. After a …

5G spectrum sale nears Rs 1.50 lakh crore mark on Day 5; bidding to resume on Sunday
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum sale nears Rs 1.50 lakh crore mark on Day 5; bidding to resume on Sunday

India TV News  

The auction of the 5G spectrum capable of offering ultra-high-speed internet garnered bids worth about Rs 1,49,966 crore on the fifth day of sale on Saturday and the bidding is expected to continue on Sunday. The total value of bids in the telecom spectrum auction, which began on Tuesday, has come within striking distance of the Rs 1.50 lakh crore …

5G spectrum auction bidding enters day 4; bids worth Rs 1.49 lakh crore received in 16 rounds
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction bidding enters day 4; bids worth Rs 1.49 lakh crore received in 16 rounds

Firstpost  

Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of Gautam Adani’s flagship Adani Enterprises are in the race to bid for a 5G spectrum that offers speeds about 10 times faster than 4G New Delhi: Garnering bids worth Rs 1,49,623 crore in 16 rounds of bidding conducted so far, the auction of 5G spectrum for ultra-high-speed internet services entered …

5G auction: 71% of spectrum on block sold, bids of Rs 1,49,855 cr received
2 years, 5 months ago

5G auction: 71% of spectrum on block sold, bids of Rs 1,49,855 cr received

India TV News  

5G spectrum auction: India's 5G spectrum auction received bids worth about Rs 1,49,855 crore as of Friday, the fourth day of sale, as continued interest for radiowaves stretched the bidding process to Saturday. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship Adani Enterprises are in the race to bid …

5G Spectrum Auctions Day 3: 10th Round of Bidding Underway
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auctions Day 3: 10th Round of Bidding Underway

News 18  

New Delhi: India’ 5G spectrum auctions entered Day 3 on Thursday with tenth round of bidding for airwaves that would power lag-free connectivity and ultra-high speed internet. On Wednesday, the auctions garnered Rs 1.49 lakh crore as aggressive bidding across multiple bands by players like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel sustained the tempo, and pushed the sale over to the …

5G Spectrum Auction Enters Third Day; Bids Worth Rs 1.49 Lakh Cr Received On Day 2
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction Enters Third Day; Bids Worth Rs 1.49 Lakh Cr Received On Day 2

News 18  

India's first 5G auction on Wednesday received bids worth Rs 1.49 lakh crore on day two, as aggressive bidding across bands by players like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel pushed the sale over to the third day. Firms run by tycoons Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Bharti Mittal and Gautam Adani as well as Vodafone Idea had put in bids worth Rs …

5G Spectrum Auction: Fifth Round of Bidding Underway, Auctions May Conclude Today
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction: Fifth Round of Bidding Underway, Auctions May Conclude Today

News 18  

After a better-than-expected response from players on the opening day, the 5G spectrum auctions entered the second day on Wednesday, with the fifth round of bidding currently underway. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the response on the first day exceeded all expectations and will surpass the record of 2015, when revenue collection from auction stood at Rs 1.09 lakh crore. …

July 26: 5G Spectrum Auctions In India, Honor India Exit Rumours And More
2 years, 5 months ago

July 26: 5G Spectrum Auctions In India, Honor India Exit Rumours And More

News 18  

It’s time for another episode of Tech News Today and for July 26 most of the headlines revolves around the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auctions. 5G Spectrum Auctions Begin in India India is gearing for the launch of 5G mobile network and the 5G spectrum auctions have started today. Top carriers Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and new entrant Adani …

5G Spectrum Auction Live: Round 1 of Bidding Over; Telcos Are Not Aggressive
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction Live: Round 1 of Bidding Over; Telcos Are Not Aggressive

News 18  

Jio, Airtel, Adani Pour Rs 1.45 Lakh Crore Bids for 5G Spectrum Firms run by tycoons Mukesh Ambani, Sunil Bharti Mittal and Gautam Adani bid about Rs 1.45 lakh crore to buy fifth-generation airwaves on the opening day of India's largest-ever spectrum auction on Tuesday. 5G Spectrum Auction: Jio's Earnest Money Highest At Rs 14000 crore Earnest Money Deposit For …

India's biggest spectrum auction begins; 5G airwaves worth Rs 4.3 lakh crore on offer
2 years, 5 months ago

India's biggest spectrum auction begins; 5G airwaves worth Rs 4.3 lakh crore on offer

Firstpost  

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio, Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship Adani Enterprises are in the race to bid for 5G spectrum. New Delhi: India’s biggest-ever auction of spectrum that carries telephone and internet data signals, began on Tuesday with a total of 72 GHz of 5G airwaves worth Rs 4.3 lakh …

5G Spectrum Auction Begins: These 13 Cities Will Get 5G Services First In India
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction Begins: These 13 Cities Will Get 5G Services First In India

News 18  

The 5G spectrum auctions have finally started in India, bringing us closer to a country-wide 5G rollout. 13 CITIES THAT MAY BE THE FIRST TO GET 5G CONNECTIVITY IN INDIA According to the Department of Telecommunications, 13 cities across the country will get 5G in the beginning. While we have no information about which telecom operator will be the first …

5G Spectrum Auction Starts Today: Key Figures And All Details You Need To Know
2 years, 5 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction Starts Today: Key Figures And All Details You Need To Know

News 18  

New Delhi, Jul 25: The 5G spectrum auction will begin on Tuesday with four players, including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, set to bid for 72 GHz of radiowaves worth Rs 4.3 lakh crore on offer. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio has made a Rs 14,000 crore Earnest Money Deposit while rival Adani group made a modest Rs 100 crore deposit …

5G spectrum auction begins. Reliance Jio, Adani among bidders for airwaves
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction begins. Reliance Jio, Adani among bidders for airwaves

Hindustan Times  

All eyes are on the auction for the 5G spectrum which is underway, generating immense curiosity about who will win the righs for 72 gigahertz of radiowaves worth ₹4.3 lakh crores on offer. Four players Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship Adani Enterprises are participating in the auction. According to information released …

5G spectrum auction to start on Tuesday; Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel among 4 cos in fray
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction to start on Tuesday; Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel among 4 cos in fray

India Today  

The 5G spectrum auction will begin on Tuesday with four players, including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, set to bid for 72 GHz of radiowaves worth Rs 4.3 lakh crore on offer. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship Adani Enterprises are set to participate in the 5G auctions. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio …

5G spectrum auction: Bids worth Rs 1.45 lakh cr made on Day 1; services to start by Sept-Oct, says Ashwini
2 years, 5 months ago

5G spectrum auction: Bids worth Rs 1.45 lakh cr made on Day 1; services to start by Sept-Oct, says Ashwini

India TV News  

5G spectrum auction: Information Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that four rounds of 5G auction has got completed and a so far it is expected to have generated a revenue of around Rs 1,45,000 crores. All four applicants — Ambani's Reliance Jio, Mittal's Bharti Airtel, Vodafone-Idea and an Adani group firm "actively" participated in the auction of 5G …

Ahead of 5G auction, telecom regulatory body conducts readiness tests in Bhopal, Delhi
2 years, 5 months ago

Ahead of 5G auction, telecom regulatory body conducts readiness tests in Bhopal, Delhi

India Today  

A day ahead of the 5G spectrum auction, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India commenced pilot testing of 5G networks in four areas with the major telecom service providers like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone ldea and BSNL. The TRAI on Monday conducted pilots at Bhopal Smart City, GMR International Airport, New Delhi and Bengaluru metro on the use of …

Telcos may bid for spectrum worth ₹1.6 tn
2 years, 5 months ago

Telcos may bid for spectrum worth ₹1.6 tn

Live Mint  

Telecom companies are likely to pick up spectrum worth ₹1.6 trillion, or at least 33% of the airwaves put on sale at the 5G auctions, if they were to bid for the pricier 700 Mhz band, said analysts tracking the sector. “If Jio aspires to rollout SA-5G it may also bid for additional 5MHz spectrum in 700MHz band, which will …

Telcos May Buy Spectrum Worth Rs 71,000 Cr in 5G Auction: IIFL Report
2 years, 6 months ago

Telcos May Buy Spectrum Worth Rs 71,000 Cr in 5G Auction: IIFL Report

News 18  

The three private telecom operators — Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea — are expected to buy spectrum worth Rs 71,000 crore in the upcoming auction, leaving a vast majority of the radiowaves going under the hammer unsold, according to research firm IIFL Securities. The government will next month auction about Rs 4.3 lakh crore worth of airwaves capable …

Analysing spectrum auction
2 years, 6 months ago

Analysing spectrum auction

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet has cleared a mega auction of radio spectrum in various bands for commercial mobile services. The cumulative reserve price — and hence the potential revenue accrual to the government at reserve prices — is about ₹4,31,605 crore compared to about ₹3,90,000 crore last year. However, the realised value in last year’s auction was just about 20% of …

Auctioning 5G spectrum bands
2 years, 6 months ago

Auctioning 5G spectrum bands

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its nod for the auction of spectrum that can be used to offer 5G services, at its meeting held on June 14. It is expected that the Mid and High band spectrum will be utilised by telecom service providers to roll-out 5G services wherein speeds would …

Analysts see 5G driving ‘significant’ advancements
2 years, 6 months ago

Analysts see 5G driving ‘significant’ advancements

The Hindu  

The much-awaited 5G spectrum auction will bring significant advancements for the industry and consumers, market watchers said on Wednesday. The auction and steps outlined for bidding would open up newer avenues for deeper penetration, access and rich user experience, said Peeyush Vaish, partner and Telecom Sector Leader, Deloitte India. He noted that the government had also announced an auction of …

5G commercial roll out will first happen in 13 major cities in India
2 years, 6 months ago

5G commercial roll out will first happen in 13 major cities in India

India Today  

The government of India has approved 5G spectrum auctions, which means that 5G service will soon be rolled out in the coming months. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given green light to spectrum pricing for 5G auctions. It was previously reported that the 5G India launch could kick off on August 15, but it doesn’t …

Analysts see 5G drive significant advancements; some say spectrum base price 'remains an issue'
2 years, 6 months ago

Analysts see 5G drive significant advancements; some say spectrum base price 'remains an issue'

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has approved the auction of airwaves capable of offering fifth-generation or 5G telecom services, including ultra-high-speed internet, and gave its nod to set up of captive 5G networks by the big tech firms New Delhi: The much-awaited 5G spectrum auction will bring significant advancements for the industry and consumers, market watchers said on Wednesday, while some felt …

Mega 5G auction gets Cabinet nod; 72 GHz spectrum to be put on block by July-end
2 years, 6 months ago

Mega 5G auction gets Cabinet nod; 72 GHz spectrum to be put on block by July-end

Firstpost  

The auction of over 72 GHz of the spectrum will be held by July-end, said an official statement detailing the decision taken by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at its meeting held on 14 June New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved the auction of airwaves capable of offering fifth-generation or 5G telecom services including ultra …

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