March 26th, 2015 9:24 PM 31 COMMENTS

Idea Cellular Wins back crucial 900 MHz Spectrum across 9 Service Areas

Idea Cellular, has successfully retained the crucial 900 MHz spectrum and won 54 MHz of 900 MHz Spectrum, out of overall win of 79.4 MHz Spectrum, for nine of its leadership Service Areas covering over 73% of the company’s revenues. The provisional results of the spectrum auction were announced by the DoT earlier. Idea’s successful bid has helped it retain its spectrum in the 900 MHz band ensuring business continuity and... Read More

March 26th, 2015 5:08 PM 17 COMMENTS

Circle wise provisional results of spectrum auction 2015

The largest sale of radio airwaves was concluded yesterday with 89% of the 465.75 MHz of spectrum put up for auction being successfully allotted to the winners, fetching the government nearly 1.1 lakh crore rupees. The Supreme Court in its ruling, today has allowed the government to declare the final list of winners which will be released by DOT shortly. But in the meanwhile we can give you a bird’s... Read More

March 25th, 2015 9:03 PM 6 COMMENTS

Spectrum auction ends, total bid amount reaches 1,09,874 crores

Today the largest spectrum auction in the history of Indian telecom ended after 19 days and 115 rounds of bidding. Approximately 89% of the total spectrum put up for sale was sold and the total bid amount reached Rs. 1,09,874 crore. A total of 8 telecom operators including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Idea cellular, Reliance Jio, Reliance communications, Tata Docomo, Aircel and Uninor had participated in the auction. A total... Read More

March 25th, 2015 12:00 AM 3 COMMENTS

Day 18 summary: Total bid amount rises to 1.09 lakh crore, bidding for the day closes with no excess demand in any circle

The auction completed 6 rounds of bidding bringing the total to 110 rounds since the start of the auction process. By the end of the 110th round for the first time there was no surplus demand for spectrum in any band in any circle, but this does not mean that the auction is over yet. "The bidding is taking place in all bands. Brisk bidding was seen on 18th day of... Read More

March 24th, 2015 1:54 AM 1 COMMENTS

Day 17 summary: Total bid amount dips to 1.05 lakh crore, good demand in UP East circle

The spectrum auction completed 7 rounds of bidding, bringing the total up to 104 rounds till date. "At the end of 104th round, about 88 per cent of the spectrum has been provisionally allocated to bidders. The provisional amount committed by bidders is over Rs. 1,05,000 crore," the Department of Telecom said. Bidding activity was seen in Bidding activity was seen in 900MHz band in circles of UP East and West,... Read More

March 22nd, 2015 12:04 AM 3 COMMENTS

Day 16 summary- Total bid amount touches 1.07 Lakh Crore, robust demand for 900MHz

The spectrum auction completed 5 rounds of bidding, bringing the total up to 97 rounds till date. "At the end of 97th round, about 88 percent of the spectrum has been provisionally allocated to bidders. The provisional amount committed by bidders is over Rs 1,07,000 crore," Department of Telecom said. On Day 16 the 900MHz band witnessed activity in Rajasthan, UP East and UP West. The 800MHz band saw activity in... Read More

March 21st, 2015 1:19 AM 2 COMMENTS

Spectrum auction 2015 Day 15 summary: Total bid amount dips by 4000 crores, renewed interest in 900MHz band

The auction process completed 6 rounds of bidding bringing the total to 92 rounds till date. At the end of 92nd round, about 88 percent of the spectrum has been provisionally allocated to bidders. The provisional amount committed by bidders at the end of 92nd round is over Rs.105,000 crores which is a dip of 4000 crores since yesterday. At the end of round 92 there was excess demand for... Read More

March 20th, 2015 9:03 AM 2 COMMENTS

Day 14 summary: Total bid amount reaches 1.09 Lakh Crore, 800MHz demand in Delhi and Maharashtra

The auction process completed 6 rounds of bidding bringing the total up to 86 rounds since the start of the auctions. Brisk bidding was seen on the 14th day of bidding, with activity requirement set at 100 percent. There was robust bidding in 1800MHz and 800MHz bands," the Department of Telecom (DoT) said in a statement. Sources said five circles in 800 MHz, two circles in 1800 MHz and one circle in... Read More

March 19th, 2015 12:14 AM 10 COMMENTS

Day 13 summary- Total bid amount reaches 1.08 Lakh Crore, 800MHz demand still strong

Today the auction process completed 6 rounds of bidding, bringing the total up to 80 rounds since the start of the auction on 4th March. Today there was no bidding activity in 2100MHz and 900MHz bands. Six circles in 800 MHz and two circles in 1800 Mhz witnessed bidding. The circles include Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and North East in 800 Mhz while Himachal and Kerala saw... Read More

March 17th, 2015 9:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Day 11 summary: Total bid amount increases to Rs. 1,03,046 crore no fresh demand for 2100MHz, excess demand in H.P and Kerala

The spectrum auction completed 6 rounds bringing the total to 67 rounds of bidding completed till date since the start of the auctions. The total bid amount increased from 1,02,215 crore to 1,03,046 crore. There was no fresh demand for spectrum in 2100MHz bands in any of the 17 circles. At the end of round 67 In the 1800MHz band there was excess demand in Himachal Pradesh and Kerala circle.... Read More

March 15th, 2015 1:09 AM 3 COMMENTS

Day 10 summary: Total bid amount reaches 1,02,215 crore, high demand in 800MHz band

The bidding process completed 6 rounds bringing to total up to 61 rounds. As of now 87% of the total spectrum put up for auction has been provisionally sold. At the end of round 61 there was surplus demand in 800MHz band in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and North East circles. In 900MHz there was excess demand in West Bengal circle and in 1800MHz band there was excess demand in... Read More

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