Base prices for 5G spectrum raised 9-12% for May 20 auctionThe government has increased the pan-India base prices for 5G airwaves auction. The country's second auction of 5G spectrum begins on May 2...
10 Mar, 2024, 11.25 PM IST
Government may auction more 5G spectrum soonAs per the officials, a DoT committee has been set up and it will finalise the quantum of spectrum that can be put up for sale. “The DoT co...
14 Feb, 2023, 09.06 AM IST
Airtel acquires 19,800 MHz spectrum in 5G auction for Rs 43,084 crore, plans to launch 5G starting with key citiesThe company has already demonstrated first 5G experience over a live 4G network in Hyderabad, first rural 5G trial to the first cloud gamin...
01 Aug, 2022, 07.13 PM IST
Jio for hiking overall spectrum cap to 50%, Airtel and Vi keen to keep it at 35%In its final additional submission to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), Jio is believed to have underlined that an overall ...
17 Feb, 2022, 01.18 PM IST
DoT mulls sending reference to Trai on 5G auctionIndia’s top telcos have repeatedly urged DoT to cut 5G spectrum base prices quickly, failing which they’ve warned that the country could be...
22 Jul, 2021, 08.07 PM IST
DoT allots 5G trial spectrum, paves way for development of use casesAllotment of 5G trial spectrum is particularly crucial for Jio and Airtel, who already have 5G-ready networks and have recently bulked up o...
29 May, 2021, 07.22 AM IST
Suggest reserve prices for 5G trial bands, DoT to tell TraiIndia’s top telcos – Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea -- have been pushing the government to auction the super-efficient mmWav...
18 May, 2021, 07.34 AM IST
Telcos may seek review of reserve price for 700 Mhz spectrumIndia’s Big 3 telcos will shortly write to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to push the sector regulator to reset the reserve pri...
18 Apr, 2021, 11.27 PM IST
DoT set to earmark more bands for 5G under updated spectrum allocation planIndia’s telecom regulator has currently only earmarked mid-band spectrum in the 3.3-3.6 Ghz bands for 5G services. Both millimeter wave and...
30 Mar, 2021, 02.48 PM IST
Airtel buys 355.45 MHz of airwaves for Rs 18,699 crore“Airtel has now secured Pan India foot print of sub GHz spectrum that will help improve its deep indoor and in building coverage in every u...
02 Mar, 2021, 02.11 PM IST
Big 3 telcos to conserve cash to buy 3.3-3-6 GHz spectrum in likely near-term 5G auction: AnalystsAnalysts estimate 275 units of airwaves in the 3.3-3.6 Ghz bands to be available in a near-term 5G auction and expect the government to cut...
23 Feb, 2021, 07.28 AM IST
Qualcomm backs combination of 5G bands for maximum impact in India“We firmly believe India needs a combination of all three spectrum band categories for 5G as it’s important to have a blend of capacity and...
04 Dec, 2019, 12.13 PM IST
Telecom regulator may suggest new spectrum bands for 5G servicesIn August 2018, the regulator has recommended airwaves in the 3300-3600Mhz band for the use of 5G applications.
11 Feb, 2019, 05.29 PM IST
GSM operators ask Trai not to club bands under 1 GHzGSM operators have urged Trai not to go ahead with its proposal to count all frequencies under 1 GHz as one frequency, saying it could lead...
09 Dec, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Drop combined spectrum cap proposal for sub-1 GHz bands: COAICOAI today said the Trai's proposal to have a combined cap for 700, 800 and 900 MHz bands should be dropped.
08 Dec, 2015, 10.20 PM IST
Trai proposes radical changes in spectrum holding norms; suggests government keeps overall cap“However, to save time, the authority has decided to float the consultation process based on the available information,” the regulator said.
27 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Defence ministry reluctant on airwaves for commercial cordless useAt present, 300 MHz or units of airwaves between the 1700 MHz and 2000 MHz bands are equally shared between the DoT and the armed forces.
24 Dec, 2014, 11.09 AM IST