India, April 28 -- The government should overcome revenue loss arguments and provide 100 MHz of 5G spectrum to all existing operators at no cost, with clear rollout conditions and targets

By Akhil Gupta

I believe there is unanimity in recognizing that the telecommunication industry by providing necessary connectivity to every nook and corner of India proved to be a lifeline of the country during lockdown where almost all non-field workers were forced to work from home (WFH).

It is quite natural for the Indian telecom industry, which is facing an unprecedented financial crunch due to the AGR ruling (practically equivalent of what COVID-19 is doing to other industries), to expect the government to appreciate and recognize the critical ro...