5G auction faces problems with private network delays | Catch My Job

According to senior officials Governments are likely to allow carriers to provide 5G services to private companies on a lease basis, however, representatives from companies seeking direct 5G radio allocation have been taken into account.

“It will be taken to the Cabinet. They will call with other decisions,” the official said. The Cabinet will call on the price of 5G spectrum and the duration of the spectrum to be allocated after the auction. Ministry of Telecommunications The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) agreed with several recommendations it received from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

However, after the final decision from the Cabinet It will take some time for the Department of Telecommunications before issuing the invitation letter to the applicant. Official documents for auctions and exploitation of potential bidders. Experts say it can take as little as two weeks to a month. The auction will take at least 45 days from the date the notice is issued.

The issue of private 5G networks has become a major concern. Telecom operators have a problem with the Broadband India Forum (BIF), which includes Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, Amazon India and Meta, among others. BIF insists that private networks are revenue generators for governments and will not pose a security threat because the networks are collaborative. The network is closed and disconnected from the public telecommunication network.

In its position paper, the Broadband India Forum emphasized that governments should have a forward-looking approach to the use and advancement of technology. while asking the government to allocate a number of special spectrum for private 5G networks in each spectrum band.

“Allows spectrum to be directly allocated to corporations/organizations for a small management fee. according to world-class best practices.”

“Facilitate a paperless online portal system for ‘Captive Wireless Private Network (CWPN)’ licenses/licenses within 30 days of application. (as recommended by TRAI) to make it easier to do business,” said the company’s technology-led agency.

There is some controversy that private 5G networks are best set up by the organization itself. This is because public networks cannot deliver the desired level of performance. It also said the networks would provide additional revenue streams for telecoms and governments. Because they will buy spectrum at a price set by the government and allocate it to the administration.

The forum notes that the perception that spectrum can only be determined through auctions is inaccurate and highly misleading. with reference to the Supreme Court’s guidelines on spectrum allocation issued in 2012.

He added that private 5G networks are not allowed for external communications. And the need for legitimate investigations, interceptions and the possibility of threats to national security never arises.

The Indian telecom company, on the other hand, has written to the government regarding the direct allocation of 5G radio waves to private companies. Because it will adversely affect the corporate business of telecommunication companies. and will not leave any business case intended for operators to launch 5G services

In communicating with Telecommunications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Mobile Operators Association of India (COAI), representing Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, sought “urgent intervention” by the government to protect the interests of telcos.

The consortium said that handing out specific spectrum for private captive networks would have a negative impact on the financial health of the telecom industry. which is on the path of recovery after the government’s relief package last year.

This is in response to private companies, such as Tata Consultancy Services, that seek direct allocation of 5G spectrum, following TRAI’s recommendations that let governments allow direct use of radio waves or through existing telecom leasing schemes.