The government is trying to launch 5G services by August 15, 2022. The 5G Spectrum auctions are slated to take place around April-May next year.
DoT meeting held
Communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a review meeting with Department of Telecommunications (DoT) officials earlier this week to understand if the commercial launch of 5G services at select circles or locations is a possibility by August 15.
Independence day
A limited 5G launch is possible by that date, a media report said. Meanwhile, the industry needs assurance that the reserve price would be brought down. Many countries like the US, China, South Korea and European nations, among others, have already launched 5G services. But, India is still in a preparatory phase.
