Even though telecom operators are looking for extra time to conduct the 5G trials, the government is all set to auction the spectrum this year. However, the mobile services will be only available in 2023, which means Indians have to wait a long to use the 5G devices.
“Spectrum auctions will be conducted in 2022 to facilitate the roll-out of 5G mobile services within 2022-23 by private telecom providers,” Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Union Budget 2022-23 speech.
She states that both the telecom sector and 5G services can enable growth and will provide job opportunities. “A scheme for design-led manufacturing will be launched to build a strong ecosystem for 5G as part of the production-linked incentive scheme,” FM Sitharaman said.
