5G auctions likely to be pushed to Q1 of 2022 SECTIONS Share Synopsis Another official said there was no pressing need for an early sale, given that 5G trials to develop local use cases are just starting and are slated to last at least six months. Telcos though say E band spectrum – between 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz – and those in the V band – 57-64 GHz – can transmit data at lightning speeds of about 1,000 megabits per second, which is perfect as they brace for 5G. India’s 5G auctions are likely to be pushed to the first quarter of 2022 at the earliest, with the Department of Telecommunications currently preoccupied with ensuring network stability in the midst of the pandemic and critical decisions awaited on spectrum availability and pricing.