DoT panel submits report on scope of 5G trials, experimental spectrum

A panel set up to recommend the scope of 5G trials in the country has submitted its report to the Department of Telecom (DoT), a source said.

The DoT-constituted committee, chaired by IIT-Kanpur Director Abhay Karandikar, was to give recommendations on the scope of trials, as well as size, quantum, pricing, and other aspects for offering experimental/trial spectrum for 5G.

A DoT source privy to the development said that the report was submitted recently and is currently being examined, but did not divulge details.

A section of industry has been of the view that existing validity period of licence for trials and experimentation is too short and should be increased.