5G Spectrum Auction in India to be Held in 2022; Commercial Rollout Set for 2022-23
Feb. 1, 20225G Mobile Services Rollout in India Soon
Sitharaman further suggests that 5G in India will make way for growth and more job opportunities for people.
It is also revealed that the government will introducedesign-led Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemefor the manufacturing of local 5G equipment, thus, promoting the “Make in India” initiative. To recall, the PLI scheme was approved by the government last year, which includes the telecom equipment too.
The Government of India also aims to make broadband and mobile services easily accessible at affordable prices for rural and remote areas. For this, it willallow 5% of total collections under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).
“This will promote R&D and commercialization of technologies and solutions. Our mission is that all villages and their residents should have the same access to e-services, communication facilities, and digital resources as urban areas and their residents,” said Sitharaman while talking about fiber and 5G service deployment in India.
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