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Kripa B August 4th, 2025 12:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Fresh DoT Push for Private 5G Spectrum Reignites Telco-Tech Battle: Report

A renewed attempt by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to gauge industry demand for direct allocation of spectrum for private 5G networks has reignited tensions between telecom operators and technology companies. The move is expected to trigger a fresh round of lobbying as both camps vie for control over what is widely considered the most lucrative application of 5G technology. DoT's Attempt to Gauge Demand At the heart of the... Read More

Kripa B May 26th, 2025 9:20 AM 1 COMMENTS

Jio Seeks DoT Nod to Use 26 GHz 5G Spectrum for WiFi Services: Report

Reliance Jio has approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking approval to deploy its 26 GHz 5G spectrum for WiFi-based broadband services in a move that could redefine spectrum usage strategy in India. The request has been made under Clause 2.3 of the Notice Inviting Application (NIA) for the July 2022 spectrum auction, which requires operators to obtain prior permission before repurposing mobile spectrum for alternative services, Financial Express reported,... Read More

Kripa B April 3rd, 2025 9:42 AM 7 COMMENTS

BSNL Gets Rs 61,000 Crore 5G Spectrum Allocation, to Launch Services Soon: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has allocated 5G spectrum worth Rs 61,000 crore to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), enabling the state-run telecom firm to roll out 5G services soon, according to an ET Telecom report. Also Read: BSNL 5G Sites Go Live in Multiple State Capitals, Designates April as Customer Service Month: Report BSNL 5G Spectrum Allocation With this allocation, BSNL now holds spectrum in premium bands such as... Read More

Tanuja K January 14th, 2025 2:20 PM 2 COMMENTS

Adani Group Planning to Surrender 5G Spectrum: Report

During the 2022 5G Spectrum Auction, Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of Adani Group emerged as one of the bidders of 5G spectrum. The company had clarified that it had no intent to launch commercial 5G services for customers. The Adani Group wanted to use the spectrum for internal operations. However, even after two years, the company has not met the minimum rollout obligations (MRO) set in place by the... Read More

Srikapardhi April 19th, 2024 8:38 AM 0 COMMENTS

Proximus Inks Deal with NRB to Acquire Additional 5G Spectrum

Belgian operator Proximus announced that it has signed an agreement with Belgian IT services company NRB to acquire an additional 20 MHz of 5G spectrum in the 3600 MHz band. NRB is selling its 5G license to refocus on its core business while maintaining its commitment to offer 5G services, Proximus said on Thursday. Both companies are currently discussing a possible wholesale agreement. Also Read: Proximus NXT and RTBF Pilot... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur March 11th, 2024 12:48 PM 1 COMMENTS

Spectrum Auction 2024: Minimum Rollout Obligation for 5G Spectrum

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has set minimum rollout obligations for the 5G spectrum that will be put into auction later this year. The next round of spectrum auctions will take place on May 20, 2024, in India. Just like the previous auction, the spectrum that telcos bid for this time will have to be deployed within a certain time frame to avoid penalties from the telecom department. The telecom... Read More

Srikapardhi December 21st, 2023 11:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Colombia Concludes 5G Spectrum Auction, Raising USD 1.37 Billion

Colombia's Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications (Ministerio de Tecnologias de la Informacion y las Comunicaciones, MinTIC) has announced the conclusion of its 5G spectrum auction after nine rounds of bidding. The auction, held on December 20 and lasting five hours, raised approximately USD 1.37 billion for the 5G band. Also Read: Canada Concludes 3800 MHz Spectrum Auction, Awarding 4,099 Licences Spectrum Allocation In the first band of the auction,... Read More

Srikapardhi October 25th, 2023 7:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Argentina Concludes 3.5 GHz 5G Spectrum Auction, Raising USD 875 Million

Argentina's National Communications Entity (ENACOM) concluded a successful auction of 5G spectrum frequency bands on Tuesday, October 24. This auction from the sale of three 3.5 GHz spectrum lots has resulted in a total of USD 875.091 million, which will be deposited into the National Treasury. The 5G auction, held at the Kirchner Cultural Center (CCK), garnered attention as three leading companies participated and secured portions of the valuable spectrum.... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 17th, 2023 4:18 PM 1 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Pays 5G Spectrum Instalment with Interest

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has confirmed that it has paid its first instalment for the 5G spectrum it acquired in 2022. The payment from the telco also included interest. In an exchange listing, Vi said it paid Rs 1,701 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). "We wish to inform that the Company has today, i.e. 16th September, 2023, made the requisite payment of ~ Rs. 1,701 crores (including interest) to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 29th, 2023 10:37 AM 1 COMMENTS

Next 5G Spectrum Auction in India to See Limited Demand for Airwaves

The first 5G spectrum auction in India saw telcos spending around Rs 1.5 lakh crore to get airwaves from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The telecom department has also set the ball rolling for the next 5G spectrum auction. While the time zone for when it will happen is unknown, there is one thing for sure, it is not going to happen in CY23. For now, the telecom department has... Read More

Tanuja K August 23rd, 2023 10:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Starts Work Towards the Next 5G Spectrum Auction

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started working towards the next 5G spectrum auction. To recall, the previous 5G spectrum auction took place in mid-2022. That was the first 5G spectrum auction for India. The telcos have already rolled out 5G in many parts of the country. With another round of spectrum auctions, they will get access to more airwaves to improve 5G services and roll it out in more... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 15th, 2023 10:59 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vi Seeks Grace Period for 5G Spectrum Payment, Promoter Offers Rs 2000 Cr Support

Vodafone Idea (Vi), the third-largest telecom player in the country, has announced its intentions to pay the instalment dues for the 5G spectrum it acquired in 2022. In a letter to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Vi said that it proposes to pay Rs 1,680 crore for the 5G spectrum instalment, which is due on August 17, 2023. But the telco wants to avail the grace period of 30 days... Read More