Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday prolonged deadline for views on 5G spectrum public sale paper.
“Preserving in view the requests of stakeholders for extension of time for submission of feedback, it has been determined to increase the final date for submission of written feedback and counter feedback,” mentioned Trai in an announcement.
The final date for receiving written feedback on the problems raised within the session paper from the stakeholders was earlier mounted as December 28, 2021 and for counter feedback as January 11, 2022. They’ve now been modified to January 10, 2022 and January 24, 2022 respectively. Trai had launched a session paper on “Public sale of Spectrum in frequency bands recognized for IMT/5G” on November 30, 2021
No additional requests for extension could be thought-about, mentioned the telecom regulator.
Trai is figuring out spectrum pricing and norms for brand spanking new frequencies equivalent to 526-698 MHz and millimetre band, that’s 24.25 – 28.5 GHz, as additionally bands equivalent to 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300-3670 MHz.
The final spherical of auctions, in March, had attracted bids of over Rs 77,800 crore for 855.6 MHz of spectrum however 63 per cent of complete radiowaves on supply remained unsold.
Gamers have lengthy been voicing issues over excessive spectrum pricing and all eyes are actually on the regulator to see if the spectrum valuation methodology is rehauled, and pricing made engaging.
The sector is predicted to see satellite-based broadband providers with OneWeb and Elon Musk-led Starlink already in fray to start out their service in 2022.
With 5G promise able to unfold and given headroom for progress on the earth’s largest information market even amid pandemic, telcos have already began constructing their warchest.
Jio Platforms — that homes India’s youngest however largest telecom agency Jio and apps — had raised a staggering Rs 1,52,056 crore from marquee buyers earlier and appears all set to faucet into new alternatives.
Airtel, whose Rs 21,000 crore rights concern in October was oversubscribed, plans to make use of the proceeds to strengthen its steadiness sheet, construct its arsenal, and kit up for 5G.
Vodafone Concept’s fund elevating plans are considerably delayed however the firm expects to conclude it this fiscal.
“The following yr will see convergence of industries with telecom taking centrestage for a number of sectors to leverage. Collaborations are anticipated to be the important thing technique to drive revenues from enterprises and business sector,” Peeyush Vaish, Companion and Telecom Chief at Deloitte India advised PTI.
(With inputs from PTI)
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