5G trials likely in 2-3 months; talks on with ministries for 5G labs: DoT informs Parliamentary panel on IT

NEW DELHI: The DoT informed the parliamentary committee on IT that 5G trials are likely to be started in 2-3 months. It has already received 16 applications for 5G field trials using imported as well as indigenous technology.

The panel in its report said, “notwithstanding the submission of TSPs, and the industry body, it is really disturbing to note that 5G trials have not yet been permitted.”

“This is in complete contradiction to what the Department had informed the Committee during examination of Demands for Grants (2020-21) in the month of February, 2020 that the Government has allowed all applications for 5G trials in limited area and for limited time to test potential 5G India specific use cases,” the panel said in its report.