Trai paves way for Rs 18,000-cr 5G spectrum auction

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has given its go-ahead for the auction of Rs 17,940-crore new 5G spectrum in the 37-40 GHz band in all the 22 circles. The band, which is in the millimetre wave, is crucial for capacity additions by telecom operators and is ideal for high-density areas where high-speed connectivity is required.

A total of 3,000 MHz spectrum per circle is available in the 37-40 GHz band. Trai has recommended that the department of telecommunications (DoT) bring the spectrum in the forthcoming auctions and provide it to telecom operators for a validity of 20 years.