(a) whether the Government has taken any discussions to give final shape to 5G spectrum airwaves and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has taken any steps to auction 5G spectrum; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the time by when it is likely to auction 5G spectrum?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS
(SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN)
(a) to (c) Government have announced auction of spectrum to enable rollout of 5G services. The spectrum auction is scheduled for end of July, 2022. The successful bidders, who acquire spectrum through auctions, are permitted to deploy any IMT (International Mobile Telecommunications) technology, including 5G.