The Union Cabinet has approved the auction of the 5G Spectrum in  India, with high-speed internet just around the corner for the country.

A total of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years  will be put to auction to be held by the end of July, 2022.

A total of 72097.85 MHz of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years  will be put to auction to be held by the end of July, 2022.

It is expected that the Mid and High band spectrum will be utilised by  Telecom Service Providers to roll-out of 5G technology-based services

capable of providing speed and capacities which would be about 10 times  higher than what is possible through the current 4G services.

The Cabinet also decided to double the number of traditional Microwave  backhaul carriers in the existing frequency bands of 13, 15, 18 and 21  GHz bands.

The government noted that Broadband, especially mobile broadband, has  become an integral part of the daily lives of the citizens.

This received a big boost through the rapid expansion of 4G services across the country since 2015.

Eighty crore subscribers have access to broadband today compared to ten crore subscribers in 2014.