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Cabinet to take call on 5G pricing this week

The decision on whether spectrum needs to be auctioned for a period of 20 years or 30 years will also…

May 16, 2022 05:15 IST

To start with, the 5G stack will be integrated with the 4G network of state-run BSNL and private operators, too, will be nudged to take the solution but it will be totally a commercial decision and not mandatory.

CDoT-TCS partnership likely to launch 5G core solution soon

“We are truly becoming Atmanirbhar in telecom equipment space with 4G and 5G stacks. Soon, world will have a competitor…

May 12, 2022 00:40 IST

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) had earlier decided that an option should be given to the operators but needed to seek Trai's view as per the procedure.

No downward revision of spectrum prices for 5G auctions

Trai says govt free to offer the option to telcos to buy spectrum for 20 or 30 years

May 10, 2022 05:30 IST

Telecom operators may be able to buy spectrum for 20 years instead of 30

The government had announced in September last year that henceforth, spectrum after auctions would be given on a 30-year lease.

April 30, 2022 06:20 IST

5G auction: Digital Communications Commission to discuss Trai’s suggestions today

As part of the telecom reforms announced last year, the government had extended the tenure of spectrum to 30 years…

April 29, 2022 06:00 IST

5G private networks not a threat to Indian telecom firms: Ookla

Telecom firms have raised concerns over recommendations of Trai in favour of private 5G networks, saying that doing so will…

April 27, 2022 05:30 IST

The regulator has also suggested that an enterprise may obtain the spectrum directly from the government and establish its own captive network.

Broadband India Forum bats for private 5G networks, refutes telecom operators’ revenue concerns

The BIF has written to the government after the telecom industry voiced concerns over private networks eating into enterprise revenues…

April 23, 2022 04:30 IST

5G recommendations: DoT to seek clarifications from Trai

As per sources, the DoT committee wants to understand the methodology used to arrive at recommending 1.5 times multiple for…

April 20, 2022 03:45 IST

“It is important to manage the front-haul and back-haul, structural separations, telco edge platforms and higher capacity networks,” said Paul.

5G rollout: Building a digital India, block by block

Besides being a part of BharatNet project, Juniper Networks is assisting telcos to prepare for the launch of 5G services…

April 14, 2022 03:15 IST

Under private networks, corporates can set up their WiFi, data network instead of taking the services from any telecom service provider as is the norm today. (File)

Trai suggestion on private 5G networks: Telecom companies, tech players clash

In its recommendations released on Monday, Trai has said that non-telecom enterprises would be allocated a 5G spectrum for building…

April 13, 2022 05:30 IST

The operators do not seem keen on the band despite the price reduction of 40% to Rs 3,927 crore per MHz. (File)

High spectrum reserve price: Telcos may give 700 MHz a miss, again

However, Trai chairman PD Vaghela told FE that the reserve price recommendations are rational and based on scientific calculations.

April 13, 2022 04:40 IST

This would not have been much of a problem had Trai not stated that this price is for a 20-year lease period for spectrum. (File)

Spectrum price muddle: Govt must ensure that 5G doesn’t remain just a nameplate service

Let us not forget that this spectrum has been put up for auctions twice in the past—2016 and 2021—and found…

April 13, 2022 03:30 IST

COAI said it is disappointed by TRAI recommendations on 5G spectrum bands. (File/AP)

Disappointed by TRAI recommendations on 5G spectrum; Prices too high, says COAI

The Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) is an apex industry body and its members include Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio…

April 12, 2022 18:35 IST

The 700MHz band could likely see demand by telcos. (File)

5G auction: TRAI recommendations on spectrum price cut lower than industry demand, say analysts

Credit Suisse in its note said recommendations are “incrementally positive” and that Jio and Airtel are well placed to participate…

April 12, 2022 17:38 IST

If spectrum across all bands gets sold at the recommended reserve price, telecom operators will have to shell out Rs 5.07 trillion. (File)

Trai suggests 35% cut in 5G spectrum base price against telecom operators’ demand for 95% reduction

Since operators would need around 100 MHz to run an efficient pan-India network, the new reserve price means they would…

April 12, 2022 04:00 IST

5G auctions: Telecom operators want to keep private networks out; loss of business to non-telcos prompts move

Sources said the three telecom operators have put up a joint opposition to any such move and indicated that if…

April 6, 2022 04:20 IST

5G services roll-out: Not enough mobile towers connected with fiber

According to the department of telecommunications (DoT), just around 34% of mobile towers are connected with fiber.

April 5, 2022 05:10 IST

Asked if 5G auction will be held as per schedule, Vaishnaw said, "absolutely". (File)

5G auction to be held on schedule, within stipulated timeline, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The spectrum auctions are slated to be conducted in 2022, to facilitate the rollout of 5G mobile services within 2022-23,…

April 4, 2022 18:48 IST

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