A total of five Indian firms have applied to obtain licenses in order to provide private networks in the country, local press reported, citing sources at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
According to the report, the five company have applied for licenses that cover 20 geographical areas across India. The report suggested that Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro and Aditya Birla Group could be among the firms that requested licenses for private networks.
A source also noted that an internal committee at the DoT has completed its report on the demand studies for private network in the country. The report identifies spectrum bands, which the department would potentially allocate to companies directly.
