Reliance Jio seeks DoT’s permission to do 5G lab testing

In order to test its 5G products which are developed in-house, Reliance Jio has sought permission from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to do lab testing for 5G. In lab testing, no third party is involved, which means when the permission is granted, Jio has to do everything on its own, including setting up the test network at its premises.

According to sources, the company applied for lab testing a couple of weeks back, as DoT has not taken a decision regarding 5G field trials. “We are looking at the Reliance Jio proposal and a call will be taken soon,” sources in DoT told FE. A query sent to the company remained unanswered at the time of going to press.