DoT to set up panel to examine 5G applications: Telecom Secretary

The department has received proposals for using 5G technology in telemedicine and remote surgeries.

Vodafone-Idea merger a big corporate milestone: Telecom Secretary

This is a good competitive scenario and good configuration for India to have, she said.

Telecom Commission has also approved regulator Trai's recommendations on internet telephony in its meeting.

It (NTP) will hopefully trigger innovation, will focus on Make in India and provide opportunities for partnering with lit of companies.

Aruna Sundararajan had earlier said that India wants to be a frontrunner in adopting 5G technology.

Govt is working with all stakeholders including industry, academia and startup community, to become a frontrunner in area of 5G.

The mega merger has already received the green light from NCLT and markets regulator SEBI.

Country is keen to share technology, training expertise, and know-how with other nations that face similar challenges.

Telecom operators raised issue of non-availability of sites for installing mobile towers along with some other problems.

Vodafone and Idea are required to sort out excess spectrum holding and market share issues to complete merger.