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5G: Adani Group to join spectrum bid; won't enter consumer mobility space

Adani Group applied to participate in the 5G auction on Friday and will compete with the likes of Reliance Group and Bharti Airtel for spectrum but for private captive networks

Adani may join telecom spectrum race, compete with Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vi

The telecom department's upcoming auction includes the coveted 5G band needed for high-speed internet connectivity

Improving the odds for 5G

Fixing the approach for networks and services is necessary for getting to 5G

Spectrum of challenges and opportunities for Jio chairman Akash Ambani

Reliance Jio, of which he took charge as chairman, is full of potential that is his to maximise

Telcos' 5G bids seen muted as private firms jostle for airwaves: Report

Top telecom giants have failed to lobby govt to stop private networks allocation that will let various enterprises to get airwaves without auction

Explained: Why telecom companies are eying the 5G band of 3.5K-3.6K MHz

Telcos say that currently the eco system for equipment in this band (between 3600-3630 MHz) is not available globally and it will take at least three to four quarters for its commercial deployment

No direct 5G spectrum allocation anti-competitive for enterprises: BIF

As India prepares for 5G spectrum auction next month, the Broadband India Forum said that not allowing direct spectrum allocation to enterprises will be anti-competitive and only favour the operators

Vodafone group to infuse Rs 436 crore in Vi ahead of India 5G auction

This is the second capital raise by the Indian company in two months after Rs 4,500 crore infusion from its promoters.

Relief for telcos as govt scraps spectrum usage charge ahead of 5G auction

Nomura estimates saving of Rs 1,400-3,000 crore for telecom firms

Telcos may buy spectrum worth Rs 71,000 cr in 5G auction: IIFL

Private telecom operators -- Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea -- are expected to buy spectrum worth Rs 71,000 crore in upcoming auction, leaving a vast majority of the radiowaves unsold

In five years, 39% mobile users in India will use 5G, says Ericsson report

Sees half a billion such users by 2027, high growth in number of smartphone users and spike in average usage per smartphone

Vodafone Idea board to consider Rs 500-cr fundraising on Wednesday

The infusion, the second in two months, comes ahead of the 5G spectrum auction that will see Indian telecom companies battle for airwaves in multiple bands

VIL board meeting on Jun 22 to consider Rs 500-cr fundraising from promoter

The fundraising will be through the issuance of equity shares or convertible warrants on a preferential basis to one or more entities belonging to Vodafone Group (one of the promoters of the company).

Top Headlines: COAI on captive pvt networks, fintechs see surge in loans

The IRDAI is considering a proposal to make insurance frauds a parameter for calculating credit scores in an attempt to put a lid on the increase in such activity

5G rollout by year-end; data price will be cheaper than world: Vaishnaw

To address the issue of unsolicited calls, an "important" regulation is in the works, which will enable KYC-identity name of a caller to be displayed, when someone calls, the minister informed.

Telecom sector in focus: Charts suggest up to 25% upside for Airtel, TTML

Charts suggest that Bharti Airtel can rally to a new high of Rs 800; However, investors need to wait for a confirmed breakout if considering to buy shares of Vodafone Idea.

5G services arriving soon? Rollout likely in August, says telecom secretary

"The government has announced the 5G spectrum auctions, and the rollout is expected from August this year," K Rajaraman said

India joins global league after allowing private captive telecom networks

Lufthansa Technik AG announced that it was setting up a 5G private network which would be operated by Vodafone plc and use Nokia Oyj equipment

The next level

5G will open up opportunities for businesses

5G spectrum auction: DoT invites players for pre-bid conference on June 20

The pre-bid conference is the first major event in the detailed auction timetable that is mentioned in the bid document.