Wireless Technology Trials

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued guidelines for allocating spectrum for trials. It has fixed a uniform fee of Rs 5,000 for the trial licence. However, its validity will range between 3 month and 2 years, depending on the purpose for which the trial is being conducted.

For 5G service trials, “quantum of spectrum as may be necessary and/or can be justified to demonstrate technological capabilities. For example, typical values may be up to 100 MHz in 3.5 GHz band, 400 MHz in 26 GHz band and other potential millimetre bands,” the guidelines said.