5G allocation: Technology and telecom companies should tango

The auction for the 5G network is all set to commence next month. But, the controversy around the allocation of 5G airwaves to private enterprises is refusing to die down.

With the government allowing direct spectrum allotments to independent companies for setting up captive private 5G networks, global technology giants and Indian IT biggies are very keen to acquire the same.

This has directly pitted them against telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Airtel, & Vodafone. Indian telcos fear that such allotment will eat into the lucrative 5G enterprise business with technology firms grabbing large market share.