Decks cleared for 5G auction; India may see services showcased on 15 August

Trai leaves it to DoT to decide on the validity of spectrum assignment, deferment of auction in 27.5 GHz - 28.5 GHz band and quantum of spectrum to be reserved for BSNL/MTNL

Don’t expect any cut throat competition and prices going through the roof for 5G spectrum. Prices are expected to settle near the base in most circles, though there could be more competition in Delhi and Mumbai.

On Monday night, the decks were cleared for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to auction the long-awaited 5G spectrum.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai’s) response to ‘back references’ made by the DoT on Monday gave the latter a free hand to decide on three crucial issues: The validity period of spectrum assignment, the deferment of auction in the 27.5 GHz -28.5 GHz band, and