What 5G Spectrum Auction Means For Consumers And Handset Makers | Tech It Easy Ep-11

Episode Description

5G spectrum auction has entered the fourth day today (July 29) and telecom operators Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea and new entrant Adani Data Networks are bidding aggressively to buy fifth-generation airwaves that offers speeds about 10 times faster than 4G, lag-free connectivity and ultra-high speed internet in India.

 

The auction is being held for spectrum in various low (600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz), mid (3300 MHz) and high (26 GHz) frequency bands, but The auction is being held for spectrum in various low (600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz), mid (3300 MHz) and high (26 GHz) frequency bands.

 

In this episode of Tech It Easy, host Krishna Sinha Chaudhury talks to Counterpoint Research analyst Charu Paliwal to discuss if 5G services would become available for everyone at the same time, or whether can we expect 5G smartphones under Rs 10,000 in the near future. Here's a candid conversation with Counterpoint Research's Charu Paliwal, only on ABP Live Podcasts.

 

Host: Krishna SinhaChaudhury

 

Sound Designer: Lalit Kumar

 

Producer: Niharika Nanda