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PM Modi virtually inaugurates India's first 5G testbed costing Rs 220 cr

Speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of TRAI, the PM said the 5G testbed is an important step for self-reliance in the direction of critical and modern technologies

India aims to roll out 6G telecom network by end of decade: PM Modi

Speaking at the silver jubilee event of telecom sector regulator TRAI here, he said it is estimated that the 5G network rollout will add $450 billion to the Indian economy

Decks cleared for 5G auction; India may see services showcased on 15 August

Trai leaves it to DoT to decide on the validity of spectrum assignment, deferment of auction in 27.5 GHz - 28.5 GHz band and quantum of spectrum to be reserved for BSNL/MTNL

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

Govt to reassess broadcast pricing structure as media competition hots up

Direct-to-home active subscribers fell to 68.52 million in December from 70.99 million in March 2020

Telcos revenue falls 2.64% to Rs 69,695 cr; AGR up 16% in Dec qtr: Trai

Telecom service providers' gross revenue declined by 2.64 per cent to Rs 69,695 crore in December 2021 quarter, according to the latest data published by the telecom regulator Trai.

Trai maintains stand on satcom issue, cites lack of clarity in DoT's query

The regulator had in August 2021 recommended to government to replace existing formula-based mechanism and levy spectrum usage charges of 1 per cent of AGR for using satellite frequencies under NLD

Signals of change

From the industry's perspective, the average revenue per user (ARPU) per month has been dropping annually, though things have been different after telcos raised tariffs

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.

DoT's top decision-making body okays TRAI's 5G base price suggestions: Rpts

While deciding that the spectrum should be auctioned for a period of 20 years, the inter-ministerial panel also decided against alloting spectrum directly to corporate bodies for private 5G networks

Trai may have to discuss and rethink its proposals on 5G spectrum

DCC might write to regulator soon; Points include 20-year licence instead of 30

Govt may not auction 27.5-28.5 Ghz band, leave it for satellite firms

Two official sources acknowledged that Department of Telecom (DoT) is considering auctioning spectrum only up to 27.5 Ghz as sharing between the two services is difficult

5G spectrum auction likely in early June: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav

The minister said that the Department of Telecom is working as per expected timeline and the process is on to resolve industry concerns around spectrum pricing

Spectrum prices may spike in key circles due to high cap per operator

Telcos concede that there will be competition in some key circles such as Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to name only a few

Jio tops 4G download speed chart, Vi leads in upload speed in March: TRAI

Reliance Jio retained its top position with the highest average data download speed among 4G service providers in March at 21.1 megabit per second, according to latest data published by TRAI

Top headlines: Telcos slam Trai, Rs 1,900 cr deficit may hit infra projects

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Trai seeks views from stakeholders on monitoring cross-media ownership

TRAI released a consultation paper on 'Issues Relating to Media Ownership' after the government asked it to reconsider its recommendations made in 2014

Recommended spectrum prices are rational, says Trai chief Vaghela

Vaghela told PTI that in view of the huge market potential of 5G, he is confident that the telecom industry will actively take part in the auction

TRAI seeks views from stakeholders on monitoring cross media ownership

The TRAI has sought written comments on the issues raised in the consultation paper from the stakeholders by May 10, and counter-comments by May 24

5G spectrum price cuts not sufficient: Telecom operators slam Trai

The 5G spectrum is now being offered for 30 years, for which the base price is marginally lower at Rs 476 crore per MHz than the price that TRAI had recommended in 2018