Ericsson CEO wants India to incentivize investments in 5G infrastructure

Ericsson Group chief executive officer and President Börje Ekholm has asked the Indian government to make 5G spectrum more affordable and incentivize investments in the country’s digital infrastructure. “We see many countries around the world increasing investments in this space and I strongly encourage India to prioritize actions to incentivize investments in the digital infrastructure,” Ekholm said during an industry event held virtually. “Roads, ports and railroads were critical in the past, for the future competitiveness of a country, the digital infrastructure is the key,” he added. India’s telecom department (DoT) had fixed 5G spectrum price last year based on sector regulator, the Trai’s recommendations in August 2018. Vittal also added that there was no business case that can justify the “exorbitant” 5G spectrum price.

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