In the run-up to the much-awaited 5G spectrum auction, the first part of a series looks back to find a pattern
Trial comes ahead of a 5G spectrum auction this month and amid a battle among telecom and IT companies on spectrum allotment for private networks
Given that the Adani group and Vodafone Idea are also looking to play a limited part in the auction, analysts say the figure could hit around Rs 1 trillion from the sale of these two bands alone
Just the threat that Adani might eventually come after the $2-per-month customer could see capital-starved Vodafone Idea buckle, in which case he could swoop in on it later
Airtel stock fell over 5%, while RIL closed 1.3% higher after being down for most of the day
The telecom department's upcoming auction includes the coveted 5G band needed for high-speed internet connectivity
The applicants include three telecom service providers - Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea
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
Nomura estimates saving of Rs 1,400-3,000 crore for telecom firms
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
The payment for spectrum can be made annually through 20 equal instalments (to be paid in the beginning of each year), keeping in mind telcos' cash flow issues
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
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
The Department of Telecom is likely to move the 5G spectrum auction proposal to the Union Cabinet for final approval next week, an official source said on Tuesday.
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The government has taken a slew of measures to revive telecom PSUs BSNL and MTNL
The telecom revenue collection is expected to be higher than the budget estimates of Rs 53,986.72 crore for the current financial year at Rs 71,959.24 crore
According to the DoT, 5G is expected to deliver download speed 10 times faster than 4G services
Industry arguments over allocations and auctions for satellite airwaves have ended up delaying the launch of 5G
The Communications Minister's comment assumes significance as the DoT was earlier hopeful of holding 5G auctions by the end of the current fiscal