While 5G spectrum auctions are confirmed to start in India this year (possibly in May), we are yet to get an official date. In order to ensure this auction date is soon enough, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) to speed up the spectrum pricing process. Here are the details.
In a letter to TRAI, DoT has requested the department to get the required recommendations on the 5G spectrum pricing before March so that the spectrum auctions could start as soon as possible. If the process of speeding up, there are high chances that the auctions will take place in May, which has been rumored for a while.
To recall, at this year’s Union Budget session, the Indian Government also announced that the commercial 5G rollout is expected in 2022-2023. It appears like the government is serious this time as evident from the steps it is taking to speed up the process. More details regarding this aren’t decided yet. So, we will keep you posted as soon as we get some. Stay tuned for more information.
