Digi Communications Commission to take up 5G trials, other key matters in meet on June 13

New Delhi: The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the apex decision making body at the telecom department, is expected to discuss 5G trials and relief for BSNL and MTNL during its meeting on June 13, according to sources. India expects to roll out commercial 5G services at par with leading markets of the world by 2020.

“DoT committee on 5G is ready to agree on allotment of spectrum for trials across all bands at nominal cost of Rs 5,000 to 10,000 in a band for 1 to 1.5 years. There should be no shortage of spectrum during trials,” an official said.