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Mega 5G spectrum auction gets Cabinet nod: What lies ahead for stakeholders

The telecom industry is expected to shell out around Rs 1-1.1 trillion on the 5G auction, despite telcos' reservations over high spectrum prices, Icra said

Top headlines: Govt approves 5G spectrum auction; May trade deficit widens

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Expect telcos to buy spectrum worth Rs 1 trn-Rs 1.1 trn in 5G auction: Icra

The auction of over 72 GHz of the spectrum is set to commence on July 26, 2022

5G drive significant advancement; spectrum base price an issue: Analysts

The much-awaited 5G spectrum auction will bring significant advancements for the industry and consumers, market watchers said, while some felt that the base price for spectrum remains an issue for bid

Start of new era for Indian Telecom: Vaishnaw on 5G spectrum auction

The spectrum auction for 5G services marks the beginning of a new era for Indian telecom, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

DoT ignores telcos' protest, favours 5G spectrum sale for captive networks

Enterprises setting up private captive networks may obtain the spectrum directly from the DoT, says a media report

Why India's 5G rollout could be in jeopardy?

Govt wants to roll out 5G services this year. But an industry body says it will have no business case if operators' concern on private captive networks is not addressed. Will it affect the rollout?

DoT in favour of 20-year validity for spectrum in upcoming auction: Reports

Sources told PTI that the Department of Telecom is going with Trai-recommended reserve prices to the Cabinet, which will ultimately take a call on these crucial issues related to 5G spectrum auctions

BIF seeks direct spectrum allocation for private 5G networks to enterprises

Industry body BIF batted for direct allocation of spectrum for private 5G networks to enterprises at a nominal administrative fee, as the war of words intensified between telcos and tech companies

No reason for direct allocation of 5G spectrum to enterprises: COAI

According to COAI, there is no case to alienate spectrum directly to companies for captive private networks

Jio, Airtel in position to buy pan-India spectrum, VIL bid unclear: Report

Research analysts at BofA were of the view that Vodafone Idea (VIL)management has focused on top core circles and the company may selectively bid in their core 3G and 4G circles

Digital solution providers looking to enter India's 5G spectrum play

Tata Communications has said ISPs should be allowed to participate in the 5G auction as they were eligible to bid for BWA (4G) spectrum in the 2010 auction

5G services likely in 50 top cities by March 2023, say telecom gear makers

According to the gear makers, on an average, the first phase will require about 1,000 towers in each city to be enabled with 5G gear. (Delhi alone will need 4,000 towers)

5G rollout will be limited in near term, says Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal

Expresses disappointment on 5G Spectrum reserve price, hints at another tariff hike for ARPU growth

India's own 5G stack to be ready by Sept-Oct, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India own 5G stack will be ready around September-October, Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday as he urged nations to look actively at these indigenous telecom stacks for cost and quality advantage.

DCC clears the 5G spectrum auctions as per Trai's recommendations

The Trai had recommended earlier that band between 27.5 GHz to 28.5 GHz should also be auctioned and given for mixed use to telecom operators as well as satellite operator

5G spectrum: Telecom dept must decide on licence term, says Trai

On private captive network, Trai has said that enterprises should be allowed to obtain spectrum on lease from service providers for establishing their isolated networks

New testing rules to hamper 5G roll-out, say telecom gear makers

Telecom companies say that operators prefer to use radios, base stations and other products which work seamlessly for both 4G and 5G networks

DoT body refers back key 5G spectrum, pricing recommendations to Trai

Telcos have been unhappy that the base price fixed by the regulator for a period of 30 years is virtually the same as what they had recommended in 2018 at Rs 492 crore for a pan-India 1Mhz spectrum.

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