5G auction: DOT seeks Trai views on spectrum pricing, quantum

Department of Telecom (DOT) has approached Trai seeking its recommendations on pricing, quantum and other modalities pertaining to radiowaves in multiple bands as it prepares the groundwork for holding 5G spectrum auction in the coming months. The last round of spectrum auction, held in March, had rakedin winning bids of over ~77,800 crore for 855.6 MHZ of spectrum. When contacted, Trai Secretary V Raghunandan confirmed Trai has indeed received a reference from DOT on 5G spectrum but declined to divulge exact contents of the communication.