TRAI begins consultation on 5G auction, seeks views on private networks

Consultation paper dwells on issues related to spectrum pricing, valuation methodologies, service roll out, cap on holding and upfront payment and moratorium terms for future auctions

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has sought industry feedback on regulations for private cellular network and auction of airwaves in 526-698 MHz in its consulation paper on 5G spectrum auction.

The authority released the consultation paper on Tuesday seeking comments on a host of issues related to spectrum pricing, valuation

methodologies, service roll out obligations, cap on holding and upfront payment and moratorium terms for future auctions. In all, the regulator has posed 74 questions and sought comments by December 28.

The exercise comes ahead of the proposed spectrum auction for 5G spectrum by April-May 2022. The government hopes to