Telecom regulator TRAI on Tuesday issued a detailed consultation paper to discuss the modalities for auctioning 5G spectrum bands including pricing, quantum and related terms.
DoT has asked TRAI to provide recommendations on issues such as applicable reserve price, band scheme, block size, quantum of spectrum to be auctioned and conditions relating to auction of spectrum in 526-698 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz. Said. The regulator said in a statement, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300-3670 MHz and 24.25-28.5 GHz bands.
“The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today issued a consultation paper on ‘Auction of Spectrum’ in the identified frequencies for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)/5G,” the statement said.
TRAI has sought comments of stakeholders on various issues mentioned in its consultation paper by December 28, 2021. The counter-comments deadline has been set for January 11, 2022.
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