5G trials in India: Govt to allocate spectrum; Huawei also on the list

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has decided to allocate spectrum to all telecom operators and equipment makers for the upcoming 5G trials, including the Chinese vendor, Huawei.

“The age of 5G is coming and we are working together for this. We have taken a decision to give 5G spectrum for trial to all the players,” telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the sidelines of an event. When asked about the fate of Huawei, the minister said “all means definitely all”.