New Delhi: The central government has approved 5G tests in the country. Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) are licensed by the Central Telecom Department for 5G technology and spectrum trials. Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Vodafone Idea and MTNL will conduct 5G trials in rural, semi-urban and urban areas.
The test is being conducted with the exception of Chinese companies. The list of telecom equipment manufacturers includes technologies from Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, C-Dot and Reliance Jio. Initially, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea submitted proposals for testing with Huawei’s technology in China.
Later, it was indicated that approval was obtained when they applied to conduct experiments without the technologies of Chinese companies. ‘Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and C-Dot work with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers. The Telecom Ministry stated that Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited uses indigenous technology.
The move indicated that the government would ban Chinese companies from 5G services in the country. Telecom operators are allowed to test their existing spectrum (800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2500 MHz). The duration of the tests is currently 6 months. This includes a time limit of 2 months to install and install the equipment.
English summary: Government approved 5G spectrum test; No Chinese Tech for Testing
