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Need to review 5G spectrum pricing, Parliament panel tells DoT
Trai recommended that ₹492 crore should be set as the base price for per MHz of spectrum in the 3,300-3,600MHz bands, ideal for 5G. Photo: iStock
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The government must look into the high reserve prices of spectrum for 5G wireless service considering the stress in the telecom sector and India’s underdeveloped ecosystem for a rollout, according to a committee report tabled in Parliament on Monday.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommended that ₹492 crore should be set as the base price for per MHz of spectrum in the 3,300-3,600MHz bands, ideal for 5G.
In a scathing report, the IT Parliamentary Committee says the delay reflects badly on the country's planning and execution. So far, certain bands within 5G spectrum have not even been identified, and no spectrum allocation has taken place
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