Yesterday, TRAI came out with its recommendation on 5G spectrum pricing and other related issues. TRAI did a commendable job in recommending prices that are significantly lower than it had recommended in its earlier recommendation on 1st Aug 2018. The purpose of this note is to understand what TRAI did differently this time and whether the prices it recommended will create undue biases in the operator’s preference for opting for one spectrum band over the other. If yes, then how will it impact the operator’s ability to roll out a reliable and effective 5G network.
TRAI’s Pricing Strategy
This time TRAI digressed in its pricing strategy on many accounts.
