DoT likely to clear 5G trial applications in two weeks

NEW DELHI: Applications for 5G trials submitted by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel NSE -0.55 %, Vodafone Idea NSE -1.26 % and state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) are likely to be cleared in the coming two weeks with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) swinging into action following adverse comments in a recent report by the parliamentary committee on IT.

“The DoT secretary’s office is directly involved in the discussion along with other officials. They are driving discussions with telcos on approvals for 5G trials,” a person familiar with the matter told ET. DoT officials had earlier this week held meetings with the telcos to discuss the 5G trials roadmap.