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5G Spectrum reserve price based on TRAI recommendations
New Delhi: The government has decided the final reserve price of the 5G Spectrum in the various frequency bands based on the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) which were made after carrying out consultation with all stakeholders, including Telecom companies, Minister of Stae for Communication Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Next-generation technology development has linkages with previous generation technologies and it is also interplay of diverse systems, he said.
As a result, there would be a few dependencies as technology ownership is globally spread.
Indigenous companies have demonstrated capabilities with significant indigenization and domestic value addition in 4G and 5G technologies.
Indian telecom companies can engage with foreign vendors depending upon their technical needs and business decisions.
As the equipment is being developed using 3GPP and ITU standards, security needs are inherently taken care of, he said, adding that trusted source directives are being followed to take care of the security aspects that may arise due to the supply chain.
The 5G trial licenses of telecom operators have been given extension uniformly up to 06-08-2022 or till the date of assignment of the spectrum for commercial use post auction, whichever is earlier.
No delay is attributable to the extension of dates for the continuation of 5G trials by the telecom operators, the minister said.
Following the acquisition of this spectrum through auctions, the 5G networks will be deployed by the Telecom operators as per their business decisions and following applicable rollout obligations, he added.
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