Implement Cabinet decisions on captive networks: Tech firms

As the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) prepares to come out with guidelines on setting up private captive networks, technology companies have asked that all the options approved by the Cabinet, including that of direct spectrum allocation to enterprises, should be incorporated into the rules.

As reported by FE earlier, the DoT is likely to release the guidelines soon and under Phase 1, rules relating to setting up of private 5G networks in partnership with telecom operators will be notified. Direct spectrum allocation to enterprises will be taken up in the second phase, as the DoT is currently studying the issues and needs to seek recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) around pricing and other details.