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<ul><li>The Indian government approved <keyword id="16054" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="dot" source="Orion">DoT</keyword>’s 5G spectrum auction during a cabinet meeting held on June 14.</li><li>Reportedly, an auction of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum with 20 yrs validity by July-end will be put to auction.</li><li>India is going to get 5G connectivity soon.</li></ul>The Union Cabinet has approved the auction of airwaves capable of offering fifth-generation or 5G telecom services including ultra high-speed internet, and gave its nod for setting up of captive 5G networks by the big tech firms. The auction of over 72 GHz of the spectrum will be held by July-end, said an official statement detailing the decision taken by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword>, at its meeting held on June 14. The spectrum auction will commence on July 26, 2022. Sources told PTI that the Cabinet has approved 5G auctions at reserve prices recommended by the sector regulator Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI had earlier recommended about a 39 per cent reduction in the reserve or floor price for the sale of 5G spectrum for mobile services. While the 5G spectrum in nine frequency bands will be auctioned to telecom operators like Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, the Notice Inviting Applications -- bid-related document issued by DoT -- said big tech firms for the time being will be allowed to take the 5G spectrum for their captive non-public network, on lease from the telecom companies. The Notice Inviting Offer said direct allocation to the big tech companies will follow a demand study and sector regulator TRAI's recommendation on aspects such as pricing and modalities of such allocation. Big tech companies like Google have been seeking direct allocation of spectrum for applications such as machine-to-machine communications, IoT and AI, while telecom companies have been opposing direct allocation of 5G spectrum to them saying it will distort the level playing field and rob the government of revenues. "Enterprises setting up Captive Non-Public Network may obtain the spectrum on lease from TSPs (telecom service providers) having Access Service Authorization and establish their own isolated network. Required Licensing terms and conditions and Spectrum Leasing guidelines shall be issued by DoT," the Notice Inviting Applications said. As per the document, the government from time to time will publish required provisions and guidelines and licensing terms and conditions for enabling the setting up of Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN). According to the document, the auction is slated to start on July 26, 2022. Among other key dates to watch-out for is the pre-bid conference scheduled for June 20, 2022, submission of applications with a deadline of July 8, and pre-qualification of bidders on July 18. Mock auctions will be held on July 22 and 23, 2022. A total of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years will be put to auction to be held by the end of July, 2022. "The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal of the Department of Telecommunications to conduct spectrum auction through which spectrum will be assigned to the successful bidders for providing 5G services to public and enterprises," the official release said. The auction will be held for spectrum in various Low (600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz), Mid (3300 MHz) and High (26 GHz) frequency bands. Overall, the payment terms have been eased for bidders in the upcoming auction. Continuing the pace of telecom sector reforms, the Cabinet announced various progressive options with regard to the spectrum auction, for facilitating ease of doing business. "For the first time ever, there is no mandatory requirement to make upfront payment by the successful bidders. Payments for spectrum can be made in 20 equal annual instalments to be paid in advance at the beginning of each year," it said, adding this is expected to significantly ease cash flow requirements and lower the cost of doing business in this sector. The bidders would be given an option to surrender the spectrum after 10 years with no future liabilities with respect to balance instalments. No SUC (spectrum usage charges) will be charged for spectrum acquired in this auction. "The availability of sufficient backhaul spectrum is also necessary to enable the roll-out of 5G services. To meet the backhaul demand, the Cabinet has decided to provisionally allot 2 carriers of 250 MHz each in E-band to the Telecom Service Providers," the official statement said. The Cabinet also decided to double the number of traditional Microwave backhaul carriers in the existing frequency bands of 13, 15, 18 and 21 GHz bands, the release informed. The India market is gearing up 5G services, that will usher in ultra high speeds and spawn new-age services and business models, and the mega-auctions will pave the way for roll out of next generation services by telcos, in 2022-23. 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Indian govt approves 5G spectrum auctions, but telcos might not be happy

<ul><li>India is waiting for 5G connectivity but there are challenges that need to be addressed.</li><li>Preeti Nagaraj from Ericsson spoke to Business Insider on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019 to highlight some of these challenges.</li><li>Aside from the pending 5G spectrum auction, there are also site acquisition and cost concerns.</li></ul>The time is right for 5G network in India. Not only have telecom companies in the US and South Korea already offering these services, Indian telcos are also starting to try and test the technology. Vodafone Idea is already using 5G technology to improve its 4G offerings. India is also awaiting the auction of 5G spectrum, and its use cases and applications are buzzing at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2019 in New Delhi. At this event, Business Insider India caught up with <keyword id="8222657" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="preeti-nagarajan">Preeti Nagarajan</keyword>, Head of Strategy for Business Area Networks at Ericsson. She highlights the challenges that India will have to overcome before the dream of 5G becomes a reality. 1. The need for a spectrum The rest of world may already by rolling out 5G connectivity to its users but, in India, 5G spectrum is yet to be allocated. This means full-fledged trials are still pending which is needed for telecom operators to test their technology. "India needs spectrum, let’s start there. It was very promising to hear that, before the end of the financial year, we should have the 5G spectrum auction in India. That needs to happen," said Nagarajan. 2. Spectrum is too expensive One of the reasons that the 5G spectrum auction has been delayed in India is because its too expensive for telecom companies. India’s debt-ridden operators are still reeling under the pressure to keep 4G costs low. But, there may be hope on the horizon. "They will come up with innovative policy solutions for pricing the spectrum. This helps our customers, the operators, to start bringing 5G in," stated Nagarajan. The Indian government announced that it is looking into new ways to price the spectrum to accommodate the requests of the telecom companies at IMC. 3. Finding space for the spectrum The biggest challenge when deploying 5G is acquisition of sites, according to Nagarajan. "Now we’re talking about Massive MIMO equipment, which are huge pieces of equipment out there. And, for every piece of spectrum out there, there’s equipment already at the site," she explained. As network connectivity expands, more towers and more antennas will be required. The And ownership of site will also have a greater role to play. "It’s extremely important that we own the site. And we help and enable our customers to own their sites in a good way," said Nagarajan. 4. <keyword id="8222656" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="affordable-5g-devices">Affordable 5G devices</keyword> On the consumer front, even if 5G network connectivity comes in, affordable 5G phones are yet to make into the market. "So, I think it’s in the roadmap. The technology is there for it," said Nagarajan. Earlier at IMC, Qualcomm announced that they have partners working on affordable 5G devices but it’s yet to be seen when they will make their way to India. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/5g-airports-ai-powered-safe-cities-and-many-more-that-huawei-has-on-offer-at-the-india-mobile-congress-2019/articleshow/71591351.cms">5G airports, AI-powered safe cities and many more that Huawei has on offer at the India Mobile Congress 2019</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/vodafone-ideas-4g-networks-will-now-run-on-5g-technology-and-huaweis-ai/articleshow/71592384.cms">Vodafone Idea's 4G networks will now run on 5G technology and Huawei's AI</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/reliance-jio-is-offering-a-new-bot-maker-for-small-businesses-to-build-their-own-video-call-assistants/articleshow/71590602.cms">Reliance Jio is offering a new bot maker for small businesses to build their own video call assistants</a>

Here are the biggest challenges for India as it rolls out its 5G network, according to a strategy expert

Led by <keyword id="6354504" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="reliance-jio" source="Orion">Reliance Jio</keyword>, the mega <keyword id="764355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="5G" source="Orion">5G</keyword> spectrum auction ended on Monday after receiving record bids worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 40 rounds spanning across seven days. 5G airwaves worth Rs 1,50,173 crore has been sold so far and the final tally is being prepared by the government, according to sources. Day six of the 5G spectrum auction on Sunday saw an incremental increase in the bidding figure after 37 rounds, with bids worth Rs 1,50,130 crore. According to industry analysts, Reliance Jio has placed bids for more than Rs 84,500 crore, while <keyword id="15491" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="airtel" source="Orion">Airtel</keyword>'s bids are worth more than Rs 46,500 crore. Vodafone Idea has placed bids of around Rs 18,500 crore, while a unit of <keyword id="118623" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="adani-enterprises" source="Orion">Adani Enterprises</keyword> has bids of around Rs 5,000 crore. Jio and Airtel were fiercely engaged in intense bidding in <keyword id="3829976" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="uttar-pradesh-east" source="Orion">Uttar Pradesh East</keyword> circle for the 1800MHz band. Devroop Dhar, Co-founder and board member, Primus Partners, said the auction stands testimony to the fact that the industry is willing and ready to expand further than ever before. "That is also the reason behind the key players finally going for the 700MHz bands. The 40 per cent cut down of the bands for Rs 3,927 crore per unit acted as an aid for the bidders," Dhar said. The expansive 700MHz band is built to cover densely populated regions such as India, which will truly benefit from this band and receive expansive 5G coverage. "As the bidding has been much higher than the previous auctions, the amount generated will add positively to the revenue and will help the government in the future while setting up the 5G infrastructure," Dhar added. While Reliance Jio may have an upper hand in terms of bundled handsets and their investments, other industry players also have an opportunity to compete in the industry as according to studies, Indian consumers claim to be willing to pay 50 per cent more for 5G-bundled plans. "Hence, the companies need to find an incentive to get their customers upgrade to 5G devices," Dhar said. IT Minister <keyword id="7796574" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ashwini-vaishnaw" source="Orion">Ashwini Vaishnaw</keyword> expects 5G rollout by October this year.

5G spectrum auctions fetch ₹1.5 lakh crore – more than half of it comes from Reliance Jio

<ul><li>The government has refused to make <keyword id="764355" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="5G">5G</keyword> spectrum cheaper on the recommendations of the <keyword id="30356" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Telecom-Regulatory-Authority-of-India">Telecom Regulatory Authority of India</keyword> (TRAI). </li><li>The government is also looking at options to extend the payment time for the spectrum from 10 years to 16 years. </li><li>The government is also working on reducing the upfront price for the auction by 5-10%. </li></ul>The government has refused to make 5G spectrum cheaper ahead of the upcoming auctions. But it is providing a lifeline to telecom companies, making it easier for them to own it, by spreading payments for it, by over 16 years, according to a <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/telecom-operators-likely-to-get-16-years-to-pay-for-5g-spectrum-119071200058_1.html">Business Standard report</a>. This comes as good news for telecom companies like <keyword id="10926" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reliance">Reliance</keyword> <keyword id="2003276" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jio">Jio</keyword>, <keyword id="6354287" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="bharti-airtel">Bharti Airtel</keyword> and <keyword id="15492" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vodafone">Vodafone</keyword> Idea, who have raised concerns over the high base price set by the government. To ease the burden of already debt-laden companies, the government is known to be studying options to lower the upfront payment to 5-10% of the total value of the spectrum they purchase. This development has come after the Telecom Regulatory Authority of <keyword id="3658" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword> (TRAI) stuck at its recommended reserve price of ₹492 crore per MHz for the prized 5G spectrum which can provide ultra high-speed Internet connections. This move, if taken, will be in line with the recommendations of the Digital Communications Commission (DCC) made last year in January. It said spectrum should be paid for in 10-16 years, to solve the sector’s difficulties. Tough environment Lowering margins and increased competition have pushed many telcos into the red. Bharti Airtel has a net debt of ₹108,235 crore as on <a href="https://www.livemint.com/industry/telecom/airtel-arpu-grows-6-5-to-rs-123-in-jan-mar-2019-1559240368545.html">May 2019</a>. Vodafone Idea is in no better position as it has <a href="https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/vodafone-idea-q4-loss-narrows-to-rs-4847-3-cr-revenue-arpu-up-on-quarter/69310775">debt to the </a>tune of ₹118,00 crore. Reliance Jio which kickstarted the data price war has shored up its parent company debt. Its current liabilities with a variety of businesses under it from oil to retail went by ₹27,000 crore in a year, leaving it with less headroom for heavy investments. As expected, the telecom provides have been unhappy with the prices. “These prices are exorbitant, given that the state of 5G ecosystem is still nascent. So, we would hope that the government brings the prices of spectrum,” <a href="https://www.communicationstoday.co.in/telecom-operators-likely-to-get-16-years-to-pay-for-5g-spectrum/">said</a> Bharti Airtel MD and CEO. Vodafone-Idea chief executive Balesh Sharma also termed the prices as exorbitant, while Reliance Jio’s Senior Vice President V L Shankar said “We need large bandwidth of 5G and at attractive prices.” In 2016, telecom operators had missed the auction of 700 MHz 5G spectrum auctioned last year.

5G spectrum auctions might have a ‘buy now pay later’ scheme

Telecom companies join hands to seek reservation of <keyword id="4546197" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="5g-airwaves">5G airwaves</keyword> Representatives of leading mobile phone and broadband services providers will join hands and approach a key inter-ministerial panel to seek reservation of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/5G-coming-by-2020-IIT-Delhi-Ericsson-join-hands-to-take-Indias-digital-age-further/articleshow/57915977.cms">5G airwaves</a> from Geneva-based International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/4G-to-be-pass-soon-5G-is-just-round-the-corner-and-look-what-India-is-doing-to-be-an-early-adopter/articleshow/54952894.cms">4G to be passé soon! 5G is just round the corner and look what India is doing to be an early adopter</a> The companies want ITU to reserve efficient sub-1GHz spectrum in the 614-698 MHz frequency band for commercial <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/5G-Only-a-pipe-dream-or-a-possible-reality/articleshow/47393716.cms">5G services</a>. Three leading telecom lobby groups, viz. the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), London-based GSMA and Broadband India Forum (BIF), will come together to back reservation of airwaves in the 614-698 MHz frequency band for super-fast <keyword id="764355" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="5G">5G</keyword> mobile broadband networks, people aware of the developments told <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/telecom-lobbies-team-up-to-seek-reservation-of-airwaves-for-5g/articleshow/58724051.cms">ET</a>. The ITU will be holding a meeting in the US next month, inviting senior officials of the department of telecom to articulate India's position on preferred <keyword id="6450594" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="5g-spectrum">5G spectrum</keyword> bands before the next <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Govt-doesnt-want-to-delay-tech-progress-5G-spectrum-auction-soon/articleshow/57571450.cms">spectrum auction</a> of 5G airwaves. ITU is a multinational collective effort between governments and private companies to deal with global spectrum management issues. In case ITU decides to back India's proposal, device makers might go for mass production of 5G phones that will operate on the cost-efficient 614698 MHz band. (Image source Information Security Buzz)

Telecom companies join hands to seek reservation of 5G airwaves

New Delhi, Nov 27 () The spectrum proposed for auction is enough to launch 5G services in the country, the government said on Wednesday.
Industry body Broadband India Forum (BIF), however, has said that quantum of frequency proposed is insufficient to start the next generation mobile services, Ravi Shankar Prasad informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply.
The minister said that 275 megahertz of radiowaves frequency between 3,300-3,400 Mhz and 3,425 to 3,600 Mhz band is available for 5G auction.
"BIF have, in their representation to the Government, stated that the quantum of 5G spectrum that has been allocated for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction is not enough for a country of India's size and density. In DoT's view, the present available spectrum is enough to start the 5G services," Prasad said.
According to ITU, a 5G application in general should be able to transmit data with 10 gigabit per second speed and in some cases 20 Gigabit per second. 
Industry experts have said the lower data speed case requires around 320 Mhz of spectrum, while higher data speed needs around 670 Mhz.
The DoT has set a target to roll out 5G in 2020. Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson in its global study published early this week said that 5G connections are likely to be available in India from 2022.
The industry bodies and telecom operators individually have also pointed out that spectrum price recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) for next round of auction is too high. However, Trai has kept the price in its recommendation unchanged.
"The value of unsold spectrum as on date as per valuation by Trai in its recommendations on Auction of Spectrum in 700 MHz, 800MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300-3400 MHz, 3400-3600MHz Bands dated August 1, 2018 is Rs 4.9 lakh crores," Prasad said. PRS BAL

Enough spectrum available to start 5G services: Prasad

Amid the heated debate on allowing enterprises to build captive private 5G networks as <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> prepares for 5G spectrum auction, <keyword id="6354287" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="bharti-airtel" source="Orion">Bharti Airtel</keyword> on Friday announced a successful trial of India's first 5G private network at <keyword id="58925" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bosch" source="Orion">Bosch</keyword> Automotive Electronics India (RBAI) facility here. The on-premise 5G Captive Private Network was built over the trial 5G spectrum allocated by the <keyword id="62528" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="department-of-telecom" source="Orion">Department of Telecom</keyword> (DoT). <keyword id="15491" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="airtel" source="Orion">Airtel</keyword> said it has implemented two industrial grade use cases for quality improvement and operational efficiency at Bosch's manufacturing facility, utilising the trial spectrum. In both the cases, 5G technology such as mobile broadband and ultra reliable low latency communications drove automated operations ensuring faster scale up and reduced downtimes. "We believe that Airtel has the world-class infrastructure, partnerships and expertise to deliver Captive Private Network Solution in any part of the country and to enterprises of any size," said Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO, Airtel Business. The Department of Telecom has released a notice inviting applications (NIA) for the auction of spectrum in 600, 700, 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2500, 3300 MHz and 26GHz bands. The NIA provides explicit clarity on the subject of Captive Non-Public Networks (CNPN). The private network set up on trial spectrum at the Bosch facility has the capability to manage thousands of connected devices along with delivering multi- GBPS throughput, said Airtel. "The low latency and reliable connectivity provided by the Airtel Private 5G network at our facility which was experienced during the proof of concept is enabling us to enhance our efficiency and our productivity," said Subhash P., Head of <keyword id="14462387" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="technical-functions" source="Orion">Technical Functions</keyword>, Bosch Automotive Electronics India. Last year, Airtel successfully demonstrated India's first 5G experience over a live 4G network in Hyderabad. It has also demonstrated India's first rural 5G trial as well as the first cloud gaming experience on 5G. Meanwhile, the Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Friday said the choice of service provider for captive private 5G networks must lie with the enterprises. "The enterprises would have to make do with whatever is offered by the telecom service providers (TSPs), whether satisfactory or not," said BIF President T.V. Ramachandran. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the industry's apex body representing telcos, on Thursday urged the government not to allow Big Tech companies to enter the 5G spectrum auction this month via back door channels. The COAI said in a statement that the 5G spectrum should not be provided on an administrative basis as it leads to no business case for the rollout of 5G networks in the country. SEE ALSO : <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/education/news/kids-weep-after-teacher-is-transferred-to-another-school-in-up/articleshow/92897355.cms">Kids weep after teacher is transferred to another school in UP</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/with-free-preparatory-classes-delhi-govt-schools-to-help-students-for-cuet/articleshow/92897046.cms">With free preparatory classes, Delhi govt schools to help students for CUET</a>

Airtel deploys India's 1st private 5G network amid heated industry debate

New Delhi, Feb 6 () Participation of BSNL and MTNL in spectrum auction may create efficacy and fairness related apprehensions in the telecom industry and lead to conflict of interest, Union Minister Sanjay Dhotre informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.He was citing a letter of Department of Telecom (DoT) to the Solicitor General of India on the matter of allocation of spectrum to BSNL.The government is planning to hold next round of spectrum auction in April-May this year. The auction will also include radiowaves for 5G services. A draft cabinet note has been prepared in this regard by the DoT. "DoT is of the view that BSNL and MTNL being public sector undertakings, their participation in the auction conducted by the Government for allotment of spectrum may perhaps create unwarranted apprehensions in the telecom industry related to efficacy and fairness of the auction process. "It may also lead to a situation of conflict of interest," the Minister of State for telecom and IT said in written reply to the House. The government in October 2019 approved a relief package for BSNL and MTNL which included capital infusion of around Rs 20,000 crore excluding GST payable for allocation of spectrum for 4G services.Besides 4G spectrum, BSNL has asked the government for pan-India spectrum for 5G services. The DoT is now gearing up to auction spectrum worth Rs 5.22 lakh crore around April-May. The Digital Communications Commission has approved reserve price recommended by telecom regulator Trai but it will be placed before the Cabinet for the final approval. "A Draft Cabinet Note (DCN) has been prepared for the auction of the spectrum. The DCN is under consideration in the Department. The spectrum acquired through auction, as being held from time to time, is permitted to be used in a technologically agnostic manner. The successful bidders of the spectrum auction can deploy mobile services using any technology including 5G," Dhotre said. PRS ANU

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