India s 5G trials will last an initial period of six months, including two months to procure and set up the equipment. AFP/File
India has authorised trials of super-fast 5G wireless technology, giving access to international companies with the notable absence of Chinese equipment makers Huawei and ZTE amid lingering tensions between the Asian powerhouses.
South Korean technology giant Samsung, Finland s Nokia and Ericsson of Sweden and the Indian government s own C-DOT research and development centre will help four Indian telecom service providers in the tests in rural, semi-urban and urban areas across the country, the communications ministry said in a statement late Tuesday.
India Allows Telecom Operators To Conduct 5G Trials
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India allowed telecom operators to conduct trials for fifth-generation networks, taking first steps towards the rollout of the high-speed 5G technology in the worldâs second biggest telecom market by users.Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., Vodafone Idea Ltd. and MTNL have been allowed to conduct 5G trials for six months, including two months for procuring and setting up equipment, according to a statement by the Departm.
India allowed telecom operators to conduct trials for fifth-generation networks, taking first steps towards the rollout of the high-speed 5G technology in the worldâs second biggest telecom market by users.
These TSPs have tied up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and C-DOT. In addition, Reliance Jio Infocomm will also be conducting trials using its own indigenous technology, said an official statement.The
DoT permits telcos to go ahead with 5G trials
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New Delhi, May 4 : The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has permitted telecom service providers (TSPs), including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Vodafone Idea and MTNL, to conduct 5G trials.
These TSPs have tied up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and C-DOT. In addition, Reliance Jio Infocomm will also be conducting trials using its own indigenous technology, said an official statement.
The permissions have been given by the DoT as per the priorities and technology partners identified by TSPs themselves. The experimental spectrum is being given in various bands which include the mid-band (3.2 GHz to 3.67 GHz), millimetre wave band (24.25 GHz to 28.5 GHz) and in sub-Gigahertz band (700 GHz).
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The experimental spectrum is being given in various bands - Tanaonte×
Allows Reliance Jio to conduct tests with its indigenous tech The Department of Telecommunications on Tuesday permitted Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to conduct 5G technology trials.
Interestingly, none of the Chinese vendors Huawei or ZTR has been given the approval to conduct the tests. The duration of the trials is set at six months, with two months for procurement and setting up of equipment.
A DoT statement said: “The applicant TSPs include Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Vodafone Idea and MTNL. These TSPs have tied up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers which are Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and C-DOT. In addition, Reliance Jio Infocomm will also be conducting trials using its own indigenous technology.”