5G spectrum

How will 5G impact services, telecom business in India

The fifth generation cellular technology is around 20 times faster than its predecessor fourth generation (4G) technology. The theoretical peak speed of the 5G technology is 20 Gigabits per second (Gbps). The peak speed of 4G technology is 1 Gbps.

Aug 04, 2022, 15:09 PM IST

5G spectrum auction: Centre receives bids worth Rs 1,49,966 crore in first 5 days

The auction of the 5G spectrum capable of offering ultra-high-speed internet entered the sixth day of bidding on Sunday after receiving bids worth Rs 1,49,966 crore in the first five days.  

Jul 31, 2022, 14:24 PM IST

Juhi Chawla 5G spectrum case: HC reduces fine imposed on actress from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 2 lakh

Juhi Chawla was present in the virtual hearing and volunteered to work with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA).

Jan 27, 2022, 14:24 PM IST

5G spectrum sale: Telecom body asks Centre to reduce base price by more than half

COAI is learnt to have asked the government to cut the base price of spectrum by more than half. 

Nov 28, 2021, 16:57 PM IST

5G spectrum auction likely in April-May 2022: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that TRAI is undergoing consultations on the matter of 5G spectrum auctions. 

Nov 11, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

From Ghoonghat Ki Aad Mein to Lal Lal Honthon Pe, these songs of Juhi Chawla interrupted 5G hearing - Watch

When Juhi Chawla joined the video hearing, one of the person's present broke into her popular Bollywood song 'Ghoonghat ki aad mein dilbar ka didaar adhura' from her blockbuster movie 'Hum hai rahi pyar ke'.

Jun 03, 2021, 13:00 PM IST

Unknown persons sing Juhi Chawla songs amid 5G hearing, judge asks them to 'be mute'

Justice Midha asked the Court Master to 'identify these people' who interrupted the hearing with their songs and notice to be issued against them.

Jun 02, 2021, 17:33 PM IST

Ravi Shankar Prasad launches web portal for tracing stolen mobiles in Delhi

The government has decided to give 5G Spectrum for the trial to all operators in the country, he said, adding "This may take few years to launch it fully all over the country."

Dec 30, 2019, 19:39 PM IST

5G spectrum auction to be held this year: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Taking charge of his new ministry, Prasad said that amongst his priorities will be revival of state-owned MTNL and BSNL. The minister, however, asserted that the telecom corporations will have to respond with professionalism and cooperation.

Jun 03, 2019, 17:44 PM IST

Stand by spectrum pricing, industry decides tariff: Trai Chairman

Talking about low level of tariffs, Sharma said telecom services rates are under forbearance and it is telecom operators who fix tariffs.

Feb 27, 2019, 17:41 PM IST

DoT expects to complete due process for 5G spectrum auction by August

The 5G committee of the telecom ministry has said about 6,000 Mhz of spectrum can be made available without delay for the next generation mobile service.

Dec 17, 2018, 15:02 PM IST

Panel recommends announcement of 5G spectrum policy by December 31

The committee, which was set up in September 2017, submitted its report on 5G connectivity in the country to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Aug 23, 2018, 17:07 PM IST