Telecom Secretary K Rajaram on Wednesday said that with the advent of 5G and other new telecom technologies, new employment opportunities will come with them, which will require suitable manpower.
,5G Growth There will be many use cases that will allow it in a variety of industrial settings. 5G, due to the nature of technology and the potential it offers, will open up a whole new range of skills,” Rajaraman said while speaking at an event of the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC).
He called on the industry to take a closer look at building the talent pipeline to address these emerging opportunities.
The DoT official confirmed that 5G will boost jobs in sectors like Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things and other sectors.
Fixed wireline broadband too, where penetration levels are low, in fact, well below global benchmarks, has clear headroom for double-digit growth, he pointed out.
“Soon we look forward to removing the policy constraints that the fixed wireline industry is facing and see how we can provide the necessary push to take the industry forward,” he added. base.
“…the jobs that can be provided are unprecedented,” he emphasized.
Noting that the technology and communication standards are global, Rajaraman also asked TSSC to actively work with other countries to sign certain mutual recognition agreements in certification systems in the telecom sector.
5G Spectrum Auction Offer
Rajaram’s statement comes in the backdrop of reports that the DoT will send the 5G spectrum auction proposal to the Union Cabinet for final approval next week.
The Digital Communications Commission has finalized the base price as suggested by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. PTI previously reported.
The news agency was quoted as saying, “DCC has firmed up its view. It is not a decision making body. It will recommend to the cabinet for final approval of the auction scheme. The base price recommended by TRAI is There’s no change.” An officer is saying.