Page 4 - 5g Spectrum Auction

5G spectrum auction to allot airwaves may not happen before 2023

The 5G auction would include 3,300 MHz to 3,600 MHz bands along with the milimetre waves

5G spectrum auctions: DoT may not ask Trai for base price revision

The 5G auction will include 3,300 MHz to 3,600 MHz bands, along with milimetre waves

Catch up on 5G mindset

Permit cost-less changes that build network systems and service delivery

Backsliding without broadband

We are losing out on so much of our potential because of regulatory constraints

Best of BS Opinion: Wasted spectrum, Business before Atmanirbhar & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Bharti Airtel steals a march on 5G rivals, conducts live testing of service

The company said the full impact of the 5G experience would be available to Airtel customers when adequate spectrum is available and government approvals received

India bets big on 5G technology going mainstream in 2021

Earlier this month K. Ramchand, Member (Technology), Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said that it would soon announce 5G spectrum bands for auction

5G kept out of the offer as Cabinet okays telecom spectrum auction

The auctions are slated to be held in March 2021 and the notice inviting applications is expected by the end of this month

DoT considering two spectrum bids in 2021, may include 5G in second half

The licences for some of the 4G spectrum held by telecom companies (telcos) expire next year

5G smartphones' market share rise even as service roll-out remains distant

While timing of 5G spectrum action is unclear, over 1 million 5G smartphones entered market in Sept quarter

Huawei gets govt's approval to participate in 5G trials in the country

Huawei came under a cloud after allegations that the firm's electronic and telecom devices helped China spy on US corporations and agencies

Govt can hold 5G spectrum auction, but older telcos unlikely to bid: COAI

Given the latest AGR judgement from the apex court and the sector's deep crisis, the older operators are unlikely to have the wherewithal to bid for spectrum

Row over AGR dues may cast shadow on 5G spectrum auctions: Experts

In 2016-17, the Union government raised Rs 65,789 crore through the sale of spectrum

Spectrum price reform in the works: Telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Telecom operators, battling financial stress, have for long voiced their protest against high base price of 5G spectrum

Telcos' stand on high-frequency bands puts 5G auctions in a spot

Without adequate mid and high frequency band, it is not possible for telcos to offer high speeds and low latency which are the key differentiator of 5G services

Not just 5G spectrum, even 700 MHz band auction may find few takers

Analysts at rating agency ICRA feel the debt level of the telecom companies is very high and the ecosystem for the premium band is not in place

DoT may push deadline for submitting auctioneer bids for 5G spectrum sale

The deadline of September 25 for submission of bids could be extended by a week or 10 days as DoT would look into aspects which were flagged as concerns by potential bidders

Govt sets 5G ball rolling, says spectrum auction by year-end or early 2020

Under the scheme, the government plans to auction around 8,293.95 MHz of airwaves at an estimated total base price of Rs 5.86 trillion

Spectrum auction: Govt sets 5G ball rolling, calls bids for auctioneer

In June this year, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had said the government will hold spectrum auction for 5G and other bands in the current calendar year

Letter to BS: It is vital to revise the reserve price for 5G spectrum

By insisting on the higher reserve price for 5G spectrum, Digital Communications Commission may well be killing the proverbial golden goose