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TRAI stuck on how to make satellite spectrum auction work
TRAI is facing problems in finalizing ways to auction spectrum for satellite broadband services, and says an auction process in fact may not be workable. Read more…
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Indian telcos will have to wait for legislation to get 5G backhaul spectrum
India’s mobile operators will have to wait longer to get more backhaul spectrum, as DoT) is waiting until the “Spectrum Act” is finalized. Read more…
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5G will be ubiquitous in India in next 3-4 years: Airtel CEO
Airtel’s Gopal Vittal said 5G will be ubiquitous in India within four years, but the scale of availability in the short term depends on TRAI. Read more…
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India to revise spectrum plan to release new 5G bands for telcos
India is set to include new 5G bands for commercial use ahead of the next round of spectrum bands by revising its spectrum policy document. Read more…
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India follows US to bar untrusted telecom vendors; clears auction
Industry watchers say that India has adopted a strategy similar to the US to bar untrusted telecom equipment vendors. Read more…
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India delays 4G auctions despite Jio’s push for an immediate sale
India is set to defer 4G spectrum auctions to the first quarter of 2021 despite an aggressive push from Reliance Jio for an urgent sale. Read more…
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GSMA to Indian govt: We TOLD you the spectrum price was too damn high
The GSMA has issued the Indian government a stern lecture for failing to sell any of its 700-MHz spectrum during its recent spectrum auction, and has called on the government – and all governments everywhere Read more…