Talks begin on pricing of new spectrum bandsThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is seeking input on pricing and spectrum quantum for future auctions of new bands for mobi...
05 Apr, 2024, 12.06 AM IST
Trai begins consultation for auction of 4,000 Mhz spectrum in new bandsTelecom regulator Trai has released a consultation paper on the auction of three new spectrum bands in higher frequency range, which will m...
04 Apr, 2024, 08.18 PM IST
DoT may not include 600 MHz band in its next spectrum saleThe DoT plans to conduct the next spectrum sale in March as permits of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) expire in 2024 in some circles ...
08 Jan, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
DoT not to include 600 MHz band in next spectrum saleThe Indian Department of Telecommunications will not auction the 600 MHz spectrum in the upcoming 5G auction due to concerns about interfer...
08 Jan, 2024, 10.30 AM IST
Telecom operators urge government for spectrum auction in direct-to-mobile servicesIndian mobile phone operators are urging the government to auction spectrum for direct-to-mobile (D2M) services in a technology-neutral man...
26 Dec, 2023, 11.31 PM IST
World telecom body's decision to open part of 6 GHz to cheer Indian telcosTelecom operators in India have been demanding 6 GHz band for IMT as it would be pivotal for meeting national connectivity goals and future...
15 Dec, 2023, 09.23 AM IST
Indian delegation at spectrum meet deviating from agreed position without consultation, alleges COAIIn a letter to union telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on December 13, Cellular Operators Association of India said that failure to designa...
13 Dec, 2023, 10.15 PM IST
Indian telcos urge immediate action over 6 GHz spectrum bandIndian telecom companies are concerned about India's interventions at the World Radiocommunications Conference regarding the 6 GHz spectrum...
13 Dec, 2023, 04.28 PM IST
Telcos vs. tech players: The fight for the 6 GHz spectrumIn India, currently, the 6 GHz band is used partly by the Indian Space Research Organisation for its satellite operations. The ITU World Ra...
12 Dec, 2023, 03.08 PM IST
India caught in the crossfire of Sino-US battle for 6 GHzWhile the US, which has delicensed the entire band, is pushing for a resolution in its favour, China, which has allocated the band for 5G/6...
02 Dec, 2023, 08.40 AM IST
GSMA backs 6 GHz band for telcos, says worried over India stance at global meetGSMA, the global telecom operators' body, has raised concerns about India's approach to the 6 GHz spectrum band at the ongoing World Radioc...
28 Nov, 2023, 10.25 PM IST
Telcos seek more airwaves for smooth 5G services, 6G rolloutThe best suited spectrum for 5G and 6G is mid-band, and if the requirement can be met through c-band (3.3-4.2 GHz), which is part of mid-ba...
24 Nov, 2023, 05.58 PM IST
DoT panel's 6 GHz spectrum proposals 'biased': Tech firmsA committee formed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India to look into the allocation of 6 GHz spectrum has faced criticism...
17 Aug, 2023, 08.19 AM IST
5G speed to reduce to half if less spectrum allotted in 6GHz band: COAI"Wi-Fi services in India already have sufficient spectrum in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands (totaling 688 MHz) to meet the demand for Wi-Fi ac...
10 Apr, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
GSMA asks govt to work on allocation of 6 Ghz band spectrum for 5G servicesThe GSMA estimates that during the 2025-30 timeframe, the total spectrum demand for mid-bands will be approximately 2000 megahertz per mark...
21 Dec, 2022, 10.04 PM IST
DoT initiates process to auction more 5G spectrumAccording to officials, DoT has formed an internal committee to chalk out a strategy to incorporate 37.0-42.5 GHz as international mobile t...
15 Aug, 2022, 08.04 AM IST
India joins nations seeking to free idle television broadcast airwaves for mobile servicesIndia has joined nations that seek to free up idle television broadcast airwaves in the 470-698 MHz range, for mobile broadband services.
28 Nov, 2015, 03.46 PM IST