5G field trials to get delayed in India

5G trials in India are expected to be delayed further as the Home Ministry (MHA) has yet to issue security clearance regarding the same, reported Zee Business. The report said that trials may take place early next year.
The delay, as per the report, would consequently affect the 5G spectrum auction timeline.
5G trials were originally planned during the January- March period this year.
India is yet to take a final call on allowing Chinese companies to participate in the 5G network rollout. The uncertainty around the participation of Huawei and ZTE has led to a delay in trials.
“… I think all the leading players are there (for 5G trials in India), including Chinese companies are there. So let them do the testing. The final word on this is still to be taken,” Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant recently said.