Technology News Desk !!! With the mega 5G spectrum auction (Rs 1.9 lakh crore) starting Tuesday amid the ongoing tussle over private 5G networks, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are set to increase their market share as India prepares for the 5G era. Used to be. The four big players in the race—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Adani Group—who have accumulated a combined Rs 21,400 crore in Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), are ready with their war chests and strategies for the mega bid, if any. Considering the last two auctions, it is likely to be around Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Reliance Jio Infocomm has deposited an EMD of Rs 14,000, while Bharti Airtel has invested Rs 5,500 crore. In the 2021 auction for 4G spectrum, Reliance Jio used 77.9 per cent of its deposits while Airtel used 87.7 per cent. The 5G era will be 10 times faster than 4G and 30 times faster than 3G, giving millions of people an experience never before seen. The 5G auction (72 GHz spectrum) will conclude by the end of July and is expected to roll out by September this year.
DoT has issued a notice inviting applications (NIA) for auction of spectrum in 600, 700, 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2500, 3300 MHz and 26 GHz bands. NIA Captive Non-Public Networks (CNPN). Telecom companies are allowed to surrender spectrum, which will be auctioned after a period of at least 10 years from the date of acquisition. Big relief to telcos last month. The DoT has abolished the minimum rate of 3 per cent on spectrum usage charges (SUC).
According to industry leaders and experts, 5G in India will empower tech companies, enterprises and ecosystem players to build private networks and drive next-generation digital transformation that achieves the country’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion digital economy. important to do. According to the Broadband India Forum (BIF), this will lead to better efficiencies, increased productivity and production for enterprises, accelerate digitization, boost efficiencies, promote indigenous manufacturing and ultimately bring greater economic benefits for the country.
TV Ramachandran, President, BIF said, “As we look to strengthen India’s position as one of the leading digital economies across the globe, along with manufacturing, supply chain and R&D, there is a need for dedicated captive private 5G networks. The growth of enterprises through this medium will help in achieving efficiency in all the important areas. Private 5G networks are about deploying high speed, increased data capacity and ultra-low latency applications inside a closed manufacturing unit, hospital, airport, shipping port, etc. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the industry’s apex body representing telecom companies, has requested the government not to allow big tech companies to enter 5G spectrum auctions through back doors. COAI said 5G spectrum should not be provided on administrative grounds as it does not make any commercial case for rollout of 5G network in the country. With the 5G auction, India is one step closer to unleashing a 5G-led future that already has a strong base of 5G-enabled devices.
–IANS
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