Indian telcos push for cheaper 5G spectrum before auction
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the Indian government to reduce reserve prices for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction. The industry group stated that monetizing 5G investments has been challenging and warned that high spectrum costs could strain future network buildouts.
Key Takeaways
- COAI has asked India’s government to cut reserve prices for the upcoming 5G spectrum auction.
- The group says monetizing 5G investments has been challenging.
- COAI warned that high spectrum costs could strain future network buildouts.
Why It Matters
For Indian operators, lower reserve prices would reduce upfront auction costs at a time when 5G monetization is still weak, according to COAI. The request ties spectrum pricing directly to the pace of future network buildouts, not just near-term auction economics. For streaming and digital services that depend on mobile network capacity, the key variable is whether the government changes reserve prices before the auction and how much spectrum is actually bought.
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