Adani Group’s 5G Services: Adani Group got the license to start 5G services in the country about two years ago, but the group has not started these services yet. Regarding this delay, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has asked questions to Adani Group to clarify their plans. Moneycontrol According to the report, DoT has sent several notices to Adani Data Networks, asking it to clarify the status of meeting the minimum conditions (Minimum Rollout Obligations, MRO) required for 5G rollout.
2022 spectrum auction and Adani acquisition
In the 5G spectrum auction to be held in 2022, Adani Group 400 MHz spectrum in the 26 GHz band Had achieved.
- Spectrum Distribution:
- 100 MHz in Gujarat and Mumbai.
- 50-50 MHz in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
- For this spectrum Adani Rs 212 crore Had paid.
However, now reports are coming that the group is planning to surrender it.
Spectrum surrender plan?
According to sources, Adani Group has informed the Telecom Department officials that Ports, Airports, Power Generation, and Logistics Creating a captive private network does not seem economically viable.
- official announcement: No formal decision has been taken yet to return the spectrum.
- Surrender Rules: Under the rules, spectrum can be surrendered only after 10 years.
- Trading Options: However, spectrum can be traded after 2 years.
Penalty for delay in starting services
As per the spectrum auction rules, operators in the 26 GHz band have to within a year Have to start your services. Penalties are imposed for not meeting the minimum conditions:
- First For 13 weeks: Fine of Rs 1 lakh per week.
- next For 13 weeks: The fine increases to Rs 2 lakh per week.
- with this show-cause notice Is also issued.
According to sources, Adani Group has paid this fine.
Will Adani Group launch 5G services?
The rollout of 5G services requires operators to launch services in metro and non-metro areas.
- Minimum Terms:
- Starting services in a single metro area or a single city in a non-metro circle.
- Adani Data Networks can also meet these conditions by launching broadband services or connecting any of its ports to the data network.
Adani has insufficient spectrum for FWA
Telecom companies in India 26 GHz band are used for fixed wireless access (FWA).
- The spectrum owned by Adani Group is massive fwa Not enough for deployment.
- Due to this, the group’s focus has been limited to private networks rather than launching 5G services widely.
government position
At present, the government is not planning to cancel the license of Adani Group. However, clarity has been sought from the group on their future plans.
