Telecom spectrum in 6-Ghz band key to avoid 5G radio wave crunch: COAI
1 day, 3 hours ago

Telecom spectrum in 6-Ghz band key to avoid 5G radio wave crunch: COAI

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 14 Non-allocation of telecom spectrum in 6-Ghz band could lead to a radio wave crunch for high-speed 5G services, a key growth driver for the country's digital economy and development of emerging technologies specially artificial intelligence, industry body COAI said on Tuesday. India needs an additional 2 giga hertz of mid-band spectrum to meet the international standard of 'IMT-2020' user experience to ensure data rates of 100 megabit per second on downlink and 50 mbps on uplink in densely-populated cities, COAI Director General S P Kochhar told PTI, citing global telecom industry GSMA. We reiterate that the demand for delicensing the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi 7 technologies is unjustified as Wi-Fi 7 is spectrum-agnostic and therefore, can utilise other spectrum bands to provide better performance," Kochhar said. When asked about the practice of delicensing spectrum in 6Ghz band in several countries, Kochhar said that the 6Ghz band has been made free for use only in the regions that already have an extensive optical fibre cable network, whereas India does not have such a density of OFC to a large cross section of the population both in urban and rural areas.

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Indian Govt. denies special treatment for Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite spectrum Allocation
1 month, 1 week ago

Indian Govt. denies special treatment for Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite spectrum Allocation

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar clarified that the Telecommunications Act, 2023, allows for such spectrum assignments for satellite-based services as outlined in its First Schedule The Ministry of Communications has firmly denied suggestions that the decision to allocate satellite spectrum through an administrative process was intended to benefit Elon Musk’s Starlink. Addressing a query in the Lok …

Why India’s 6Ghz spectrum dilemma is affecting PS5 Pro console launch in the country
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why India’s 6Ghz spectrum dilemma is affecting PS5 Pro console launch in the country

The Hindu  

The story so far: Earlier in November, the PlayStation 5 Pro console was released in key markets around the world, but no announcement was made regarding India. On November 8, Sony said, “PS5 Pro will not be available in some countries where 6GHz wireless band used in IEEE 802.11be has not yet been allowed.” What’s the brief history on WiFi …

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 …

COAI urges DoT to ban illegal sale of Wi-Fi 6E routers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

COAI urges DoT to ban illegal sale of Wi-Fi 6E routers

India TV News  

The Cellular Operators Association of India has reportedly raised concerns over the rise in illegal sales of Wi-Fi 6E wireless routers which are operating on the 6 GHz frequency band. Appeal to DoT for intervention As per the letter addressed to the Department of Telecommunications, COAI has highlighted the availability of these illegal Wi-Fi 6E routers for Indian consumers, despite …

Centre's new call on internet spectrum a big win for Elon Musk's Starlink, here's how
1 year ago

Centre's new call on internet spectrum a big win for Elon Musk's Starlink, here's how

Hindustan Times  

In a major win for Elon Musk, the central government has decided against the bidding of spectrum for internet airwaves. This move can potentially smoothen out the entry of Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink. Centre's new decision can be a big potential win for Elon Musk's Starlink. As the move comes as a major win for Elon Musk's Starlink …

TRAI releases four consultation papers on spectrum, mobile porting, in-building connectivity
1 year, 3 months ago

TRAI releases four consultation papers on spectrum, mobile porting, in-building connectivity

The Hindu  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday released four consultation papers, on a rating framework for digital connectivity in buildings on spectrum policy, and mobile number portability. TRAI has previously deliberated on this issue, but the Department of Telecommunications requested fresh inputs due to recent technological developments in the World Radiocommunication Conferences and other global consortiums where spectrum guidelines …

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI
1 year, 5 months ago

Delicensing 6 Ghz band to hamper 5G, 6G roll-out in India, incur loss to exchequer: COAI

The Hindu  

Telecom industry body COAI has cautioned the telecom department that delicensing spectrum in the 6 Ghz band will hamper roll-out of 5G advance and 6G services in the country. COAI said that the 6 GHz band was the only additional contiguous spectrum available in mid-band for IMT, beyond what had already been put up in auction. The industry body cautioned …

6 GHz spectrum attracts telcos and broadband providers
1 year, 9 months ago

6 GHz spectrum attracts telcos and broadband providers

The Hindu  

It’s not too common to hear that a band of wireless spectrum is “close to our hearts” from the lectern of a hotel ballroom in Central Delhi. But the emerging interest in getting access to the 6 gigahertz band — which ranges from 5,925 to 7,125 megahertz — is pitting wireless telecom operators against fixed line Internet Service Providers, with …

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI
1 year, 9 months ago

5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI

India TV News  

The Cellular Operators Association of India said that India must allocate more spectrum in the mid-band like 6GHz for a seamless 5G mobile service in the country. If the mid-band does not adhere then the 5G download speed would reduce to 50 per cent, when fully deployed, if less spectrum is allocated in the 6GHz band. In a letter to …

6 GHz spectrum vital for India to meet national broadband mission targets, says COAI
2 years ago

6 GHz spectrum vital for India to meet national broadband mission targets, says COAI

The Hindu  

Industry body COAI on Wednesday said it is critical to identify a 6 GHz band for mobile services, and mid-bands offering wide coverage and capacity are important for rapid and cost-efficient deployments of 5G mobile networks. The association also emphasised that the 6 GHz spectrum is vital for India to achieve the targets of the National Broadband Mission. "The industry …

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI
2 years ago

6 GHz spectrum vital for super-fast 5G speed, says COAI

India TV News  

As India rolls out 5G at a much faster pace than expected, it is critical to identify the 6 GHz band for international mobile telecommunications services, to not only aid long-term network planning but also help the National Broadband Mission achieve broadband speeds up to 50 Mbps by 2024-25, the Cellular Operators Association of India said on Wednesday. This is …

DoT asked Jio, Airtel to not install 5G services near airports: everything you need to know
2 years, 1 month ago

DoT asked Jio, Airtel to not install 5G services near airports: everything you need to know

India Today  

Telecom operators including Jio and Airtel are rolling out their 5G network coverage across India. DoT has reportedly sent a letter to telecom operators and asked them not to install 5G base stations in the 3.3-3.6 Ghz band in the area of 2.1 kilometers. "The telecom service providers are advised that in the area 2,100 meters from both ends of …

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why
2 years, 1 month ago

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity and services anytime soon. Here's why

Firstpost  

The DGCA and the MoCA fear that the radio altimetres and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radiowaves used for 5G in India. Fearing that 5G bands that are being used by telecom companies might interfere with the navigation instruments on board most common aeroplanes, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of …

Indian Telecos to spend 19.5 billion USD on 5G infrastructure by 2025: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Indian Telecos to spend 19.5 billion USD on 5G infrastructure by 2025: Report

India TV News  

The telecom carriers in India are reportedly expected to invest around $19.5 billion in the development of advanced infrastructure for 5G by 2025, according to a GSMA report. The report showcased that the 5G could benefit the Indian economy by 455 billion USD between 2023 and 2040, or more than 0.6 per cent of the GDP forecast for 2040, reflecting …

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, CEO spells out 2024 vision
2 years, 5 months ago

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, CEO spells out 2024 vision

Hindustan Times  

Bharati Airtel is also set to launch 5G services this month with the telecom giant hoping to cover every town and key rural areas of the country with the services by March 2024. By March 2024 we believe we will be able to cover every town and key rural areas as well with 5G,” Vittal said, news agency PTI reported. …

Explained | How will the 5G spectrum sale impact the sector?
2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | How will the 5G spectrum sale impact the sector?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The auction of telecom spectrum, including bands for offering fifth generation technology services, concluded on Monday drawing record bids exceeding ₹1.50 lakh crore. Editorial | Dialling right: On 5G spectrum sale Low-band spectrum is popular for providing wider coverage, however, the speed and latency might just be an incremental upgrade over 4G. Bharti Airtel and Reliance …

Vodafone Idea expects 5G services to cost more than 4G, here is why
2 years, 5 months ago

Vodafone Idea expects 5G services to cost more than 4G, here is why

India Today  

Vodafone Idea’s CEO Ravinder Takkar is expecting that the prices of 5G plans will be higher than 4G, according to a report by PTI. The prices of 4G plans were raised back in November 2021 and if the 5G plans will be available at a premium price, then it means that users will have to spend even more. While there …

Dialling right: The Hindu Editorial on 5G spectrum sale
2 years, 5 months ago

Dialling right: The Hindu Editorial on 5G spectrum sale

The Hindu  

India’s latest auction of telecommunications spectrum, including of bands ideally suited for offering fifth generation technology services, drew bids exceeding a record ₹1.5 lakh crore in a clear sign that the industry is on the path to recovery. And in an interesting development that will need close watching, the deep-pocketed, and aggressively expanding Adani Group made its first foray into …

Well Poised to Usher in 5G Revolution in India: Bharti Airtel
2 years, 5 months ago

Well Poised to Usher in 5G Revolution in India: Bharti Airtel

News 18  

New Delhi, Aug 1: Bharti Airtel on Monday said it is well-positioned to usher in the 5G revolution in India after Sunil Mittal-led telco acquired spectrum worth Rs 43,084 crore in the auction. "Airtel now has the widest mobile broadband footprint across the country, making it well-positioned to usher in the 5G revolution in India," the statement said and claimed …

Jio top bidder as 5G spectrum sale closes
2 years, 5 months ago

Jio top bidder as 5G spectrum sale closes

Hindustan Times  

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd emerged as the top buyer in a government auction of airwaves on Monday, spending ₹88,078 crore, more than double that of second-placed Bharti Airtel Ltd. Ambani’s purchases helped the government net a record ₹1.5 trillion by selling 51,236MHz of spectrum in the auction that lasted a week. Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, led …

5G services in India to be launched by October, spectrum allocation by 10 August
2 years, 5 months ago

5G services in India to be launched by October, spectrum allocation by 10 August

Firstpost  

Union Minister of Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said out of the total 72,098 MHz of spectrum on offer, 51,236 MHz or around 71 per cent has been sold in the auction New Delhi: The fifth generation telecom services are likely to be launched in India by October this year as the government on Monday successfully completed the …

5G services in India to be launched by October, allocation by August 10, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 years, 5 months ago

5G services in India to be launched by October, allocation by August 10, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News  

Highlights 5G allocation will be made by August 10, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw The Union Minister said services are expected to be rolled out from October The government had put on offer spectrum in 10 bands but received no bids for airwaves in 600 MHz 5G Network: Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday …

5G In India Explained: Why 700 MHz Is Considered As ‘Premium’ And Why Is It Important For you
2 years, 5 months ago

5G In India Explained: Why 700 MHz Is Considered As ‘Premium’ And Why Is It Important For you

News 18  

With 5G Spectrum auctions happening online in full-swing starting July 26, telcos like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Adani placed bids worth Rs 1.45 lakh crore on the first day to acquire 5G spectrum. In India, the 5G spectrum that is being auctioned include 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, …

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 …

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 …

Govt Should Not Allow Backdoor Entry To Big Tech For 5G: Industry Body
2 years, 6 months ago

Govt Should Not Allow Backdoor Entry To Big Tech For 5G: Industry Body

News 18  

The Cellular Operators Association of India, the industry’s apex body representing telcos, on Thursday urged the government not to allow Big Tech companies to enter the 5G spectrum auction this month via back door channels. “If the independent entities set up private captive networks with direct 5G spectrum allotment by Department of Telecommunications, it will diminish the revenue so much …

5G will not allow direct spectrum allocation: BIF
2 years, 6 months ago

5G will not allow direct spectrum allocation: BIF

India TV News  

As India is working on for 5G spectrum auction which has been scheduled for next month, the Broadband India Forum has stated that they will not allow direct spectrum allocation to the enterprises, as it will be anti-competitive and only favour the telecom operators of India. "The Section 2.4 of the NIA on CNPN has laid down the principle that …

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 …

Cellular Operators Write to DoT Demanding Strict Regulations on Captive Private Networks
2 years, 6 months ago

Cellular Operators Write to DoT Demanding Strict Regulations on Captive Private Networks

News 18  

The Cellular Operators Association of India has urged that businesses be subjected to stringent criteria before being allowed to establish “captive non-public networks”, according to a letter sent to Department of Telecom secretary K Rajaraman. The move comes just days after the Cabinet, despite telco objections, allowed businesses to build up private networks by assigning spectrum directly to them by …

5G Spectrum Auction: Know Which 13 Key Cities Will First Get 5G Services In India
2 years, 6 months ago

5G Spectrum Auction: Know Which 13 Key Cities Will First Get 5G Services In India

ABP News  

The Indian government gave a go-ahead to the Department of Telecom's 5G spectrum auction in a cabinet meeting, paving way for the commercial rollout of 5G services in the country in the coming months which is touted to be about 10 times faster than 4G services. The cities in India that would get 5G services first include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, …

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 …

India to Broaden the Spectrum with 5G: 10X Faster Than 4G, Ease of Biz, AI Push, Here’s What It Means
2 years, 7 months ago

India to Broaden the Spectrum with 5G: 10X Faster Than 4G, Ease of Biz, AI Push, Here’s What It Means

News 18  

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to conduct an auction through which spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services to public and enterprises. Spectrum auction announced today is an integral part of developing Bharat Ka 5G ecosystem.” The beginning of a new era …

'Bharat Ka 5G' To Be 10X Faster Than 4G: Top 5 Things To Know About 5G Spectrum Auction in July
2 years, 7 months ago

'Bharat Ka 5G' To Be 10X Faster Than 4G: Top 5 Things To Know About 5G Spectrum Auction in July

News 18  

NEW DELHI: The government has approved 5G spectrum auction in India through which 5G services may be provided to citizens in future. Here are the key things you need to know about the 5G spectrum auction in India The government is making 5G spectrum auctions easy for companies The government is looking at measures to reduce the cost of doing …

5G to Roll Out In India Soon As Cabinet Clears Spectrum Auction: All Details
2 years, 7 months ago

5G to Roll Out In India Soon As Cabinet Clears Spectrum Auction: All Details

News 18  

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to conduct spectrum auction through which spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services to public and enterprises. It is expected that the Mid and High band spectrum will be utilised by Telecom Service Providers to roll-out …

5G in India coming soon: Modi govt clears proposal to auction spectrum
2 years, 7 months ago

5G in India coming soon: Modi govt clears proposal to auction spectrum

India TV News  

Highlights 5G airwaves' auction will likely take place by the end of July 5G services have the potential to create new age businesses The govt today also ended mandatory requirement to make upfront payment by successful bidders 5G in India: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to conduct the auction of spectrum for 5G telecom services, an official …

India’s hobbling 5G spectrum auction gait
2 years, 7 months ago

India’s hobbling 5G spectrum auction gait

The Hindu  

India’s 5G moment is yet to arrive while several countries all over the world have rolled out their next generation mobile networks. During this year’s Budget Speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that 5G mobile services would be rolled out within 2022-23. Existing bands include 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, and …

'Not Worth A TRAI': SatCom Industry Body Disagrees with Regulator's Advice on 5G Spectrum Auction
2 years, 8 months ago

'Not Worth A TRAI': SatCom Industry Body Disagrees with Regulator's Advice on 5G Spectrum Auction

News 18  

The satellite communications industry association or SIA has written to the government, expressing concerns about the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India ’s recommendations on spectrum auctions and requesting it to match the radio wave allocation policy with Europe and over 120 countries. In a letter to telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the SIA highlighted severe reservations over TRAI’s proposals to include …

5G service rollout likely in August-September
2 years, 8 months ago

5G service rollout likely in August-September

The Hindu  

The government is confident of resolving issues related to high spectrum pricing with the industry, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, adding that everything was “more or less” on track for auction of spectrum, including 5G airwaves, by June 2022. He said the main issue was the industry’s demand for a further reduction in spectrum prices, which would be …

Airtel CEO bats for giving out E-bank backhaul spectrum with 5G frequencies
2 years, 10 months ago

Airtel CEO bats for giving out E-bank backhaul spectrum with 5G frequencies

India TV News  

Highlights Bharti Airtel CEO made a strong pitch for giving out E-band backhaul spectrum with 5G radiowaves Vittal also flagged challenges related to state-level approvals and subsidy payouts USO fund has been leveraged for providing connectivity to many unconnected villages Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal on Wednesday made a strong pitch for giving out E-band backhaul spectrum with 5G radiowaves …

TRAI Chief Terms 5G Spectrum Auction Consultation Paper As Watershed; Open House Discussions Begin
2 years, 11 months ago

TRAI Chief Terms 5G Spectrum Auction Consultation Paper As Watershed; Open House Discussions Begin

News 18  

New Delhi: TRAI Chairman P D Vaghela on Tuesday termed the consultation paper on 5G spectrum auction as "watershed in history of telecom" as the regulator embarked on the last phase of industry-wide deliberation through open house discussions, ahead of finalising its views on crucial aspects such as pricing of radio waves. In his opening remarks during the TRAI Open …

5G services spectrum bands in India will not interfere with aircraft altimeters: ITU APT India
2 years, 11 months ago

5G services spectrum bands in India will not interfere with aircraft altimeters: ITU APT India

Live Mint  

Proposed 5G services rolled out in India will be in spectrum bands that will have sufficient safeguards and will not interfere with civil aircraft altimeters, ITU APT foundation of India said on Thursday. "In India, there is no risk from 5G services to aircraft and we are fully safeguarded as we are only allocating 3300-3670 MHz, which is more than …

DoT allocates spectrum for 5G trials to telecom operators
3 years, 7 months ago

DoT allocates spectrum for 5G trials to telecom operators

India TV News  

The Department of Telecom has allocated spectrum to telecom operators to start 5G trials in the country, sources said. "Telecom operators have been allocated spectrum in 700 Mhz band, 3.3-3.6 gigahertz band and 24.25-28.5 Ghz band across various locations," a telecom company official said. On May 4, DoT had approved applications from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and MTNL …

5G Auctions in India May be Delayed to April 2022 Due to Telco Cash Crunch: Report
3 years, 8 months ago

5G Auctions in India May be Delayed to April 2022 Due to Telco Cash Crunch: Report

News 18  

The Department of Telecommunications recently said that the approvals for 5G trials have been given in India and that telecom companies would be allotted a 5G spectrum for the trials. However, a new report states the DoT is not in favour of conducting auctions for 5G airwaves in this financial year due to lack of funds with existing telcos. It …

Government of India gives nod to local telecom operators for 5G trials
3 years, 8 months ago

Government of India gives nod to local telecom operators for 5G trials

Firstpost  

The Department of Telecom on Tuesday approved applications of telecom companies, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and MTNL, for conducting 5G trials but none of them will be using technologies of Chinese entities.This means that Chinese gear makers will not be part of the 5G trials. “The Department of Telecommunications approved today permissions to Telecom Service Providers for conducting trials …

Govt. gives TSPs nod for 5G trials; Chinese tech giants left out
3 years, 8 months ago

Govt. gives TSPs nod for 5G trials; Chinese tech giants left out

The Hindu  

The Department of Telecommunications on Tuesday gave permission to Telecom Service Providers to conduct trials for the use and application of 5G technology. Each TSP will have to conduct trials in rural and semi-urban settings also in addition to urban settings so that the benefit of 5G technology proliferates across the country and is not confined only to urban areas, …

Bharti Airtel acquires 355.45 MHz spectrum for ₹18,699 crore
3 years, 10 months ago

Bharti Airtel acquires 355.45 MHz spectrum for ₹18,699 crore

The Hindu  

Bharti Airtel has acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum for ₹18,699 crore in the spectrum auctions which concluded on Tuesday. has acquired 355.45 MHz spectrum across Sub GHz, mid band and 2300 MHz bands for a total consideration of ₹18,699 crore in the latest spectrum auction conducted by the Department of Telecom. We are most excited at bringing the power of Airtel …

BSNL may soon offer 4G services as DoT deploys telco fresh pan India liberalised spectrum
4 years ago

BSNL may soon offer 4G services as DoT deploys telco fresh pan India liberalised spectrum

India Today  

Government-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited may soon provide 4G services to users all over India as the Department of Telecommunications has allotted the telco fresh Pan India liberalised spectrum. BSNL has been allotted an additional block of 5 MHz in the 2100 MHz band in 20 telecom circles, including Mumbai but excluding Delhi and Rajasthan. BSNL’s existing 900 MHz …

DoT likely to issue notice for spectrum auction this week
4 years ago

DoT likely to issue notice for spectrum auction this week

India TV News  

The Department of Telecom is expected to issue the notice for upcoming spectrum auction this week that will have timelines and rules to bid for airwaves. The Union Cabinet approved a proposal for the auction of 2,251.25 Megahertz of spectrum worth Rs 3.92 lakh crore at the base price on December 17, 2020. The Digital Communications Commission, the apex decision …

DoT to soon issue details of 5G bands
4 years, 1 month ago

DoT to soon issue details of 5G bands

Live Mint  

The government will “shortly” announce the spectrum bands for the rollout of telecom services based on the fifth-generation wireless standard after consultations with departments that are using the airwaves. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on 8 December urged the government to accelerate the auction of 5G spectrum, while Bharti Airtel Ltd founder Sunil Mittal claimed India won’t be ready for 5G services …

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