DoT issues guidelines for 5G trials across all available spectrum bands

30 Jul 2019 Evaluate

Fixing a uniform fee of Rs 5,000 for the trial licence, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued guidelines for 5G trials across all available spectrum bands and is likely to allocate up to 400 MHz of radio waves for the purpose.

The trial licence validity will range between three months and two years, depending on the purpose for which the trial is being conducted. The department has set a deadline for itself to grant permit for the trails between 4 and 8 weeks.

After the expiry of the deadline, the applicant will be required to send a notice for trial if the DoT has not given any response. If the applicant does not receive any reply within two weeks after giving application, it will be deemed approval. Indian entities can also apply for trial licence for demonstrating the product in the country. The guidelines bar companies from offering any commercial service using the trial licence.

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