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Jio Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26 GHz Band Spectrum For WiFi

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 3m ago

Jio Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26 GHz Band Spectrum For WiFi

Reliance Jio has requested approval from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to use the 26 GHz spectrum band for WiFi services. Jio dominated the 2022 telecom spectrum auction, acquiring almost half of the available airwaves for Rs 88,078 crore. The auction, raising Rs 1.5 lakh crore in total, showcased Jio's significant investment. The approval is sought to switch technologies while adhering to international standards and auction guidelines.

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Livemint · 9m ago

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Reliance Jio Opposes Satellite Spectrum’s Commercial Use Without Auction

Inc42 · 1y ago

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Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1m ago

Trump and Congress finalize law that could hurt your Wi-Fi

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DoT asks telcos to pay for 5G spectrum sold in June auction

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

DoT asks telcos to pay for 5G spectrum sold in June auction

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued demand notices to Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea for payment of their spectrum purchases. Telecom operators have been given 10 days to make the payment. Two payment options have been provided by the DoT, allowing companies to either make the full payment or pay in annual installments over 20 years. The payment must be made within 10 days of receiving the demand notice, after which the spectrum can be allocated. Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have already renewed spectrum permits in certain areas.

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Money Control · 1y ago

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US senators seek to reallocate government spectrum to boost 5G networks

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Republican senators Ted Cruz and John Thune are introducing a bill to require the auctioning of US government-owned spectrum to boost commercial wireless 5G networks. Congress let the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to auction spectrum lapse in 2023, but demand for spectrum has soared due to advancements in various technologies. The proposed "Spectrum Pipeline" bill would require the identification of 2,500 megahertz of mid-band spectrum for reallocation within five years and the auctioning of at least 1,250 megahertz for commercial wireless services, including 5G, within six years. The move is aimed at expanding access to mid-band spectrum and advancing US economic growth.

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