Govt will give 5G spectrum for trials to all players: Prasad

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Dec 30 2019 | 6:25 PM IST

The government has decided to give 5G spectrum for trials to all players, including those partnering with Huawei.

"We have taken a decision to give 5G spectrum for trials to all players," Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

An in-principle decision has been taken in this regard, Prasad said at an event here.

"5G is future, it is speed. We will encourage new innovation in 5G," he added.

Sources said all operators and vendors, including Huawei, will be covered in trials.

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First Published: Dec 30 2019 | 6:25 PM IST

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