Telecom industry expects to see a significant hike in mobile tariff after next spectrum auction attributed to high spectrum price and lack of availability of spectrum. “High reserve prices will adversely impact the business viability of the operators. it will lead to increased tariffs, thereby hurting the government’s targets of affordability, … Read More
The swap formula for spectrum use between the Defence and Telecom ministry has been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA). Both the ministries have resolved the eight-year-long dispute of spectrum sharing between the defence and telecom sectors by earmarking bands for exclusive use of the former while … Read More
The Telecom Commission (TC) has recommended an audit of the spectrum usage by the telecom operators in their respective circles. In its recommendation, TC has mentioned that if any operator is found with unused spectrum in their network during the audit, the government would take penal action against them. The … Read More
The Supreme Court of India has rejected transfer plea of the Department of Telecom (DoT) with regards to the one time spectrum fee. However, a bench headed by Chief Justice HL Dattu dismissed as withdrawn the batch of government’s transfer pleas. “The telecom companies have filed petitions in different HCs … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will release spectrum sharing and trading guidelines only after the spectrum auctions. This is likely to cause a delay in the introduction of the spectrum guidelines until then. The DoT’s delay in releasing spectrum sharing guidelines could add to telecom operators’ woes. Recently, The DoT … Read More
Inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission (TC) on Monday has finalised a base price of Rs 3,700 crore for each MHz of 2,100-MHz spectrum.The spectrum auctions would be auctioned in February 25. The next round of auctions for spectrum is compulsory for mobile operators – Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and Reliance Communication – … Read More
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday returned the clarifications sought by the Telecom Commission and kept the base price of 3G spectrum unchanged at Rs 2,720 crore per megahertz stating all spectrum in 2100 MHz band. In its reply, TRAI said that it stands by its pricing of 3G … Read More
Telecom operators Vodafone, Idea and Airtel have demanded the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to conduct a pre-bid conference for issues related to 3G spectrum to be put up for sale in the forthcoming spectrum auctions. The spectrum auction will start from February 25. “Since there will be quite tight timeline … Read More
Department of Telecom (DOT) has issued Notice Inviting Applications( NIA) for next spectrum auction to be held from February 25th. Spectrum in 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz will be put for sale which is expected generate at least Rs 80,840 cores earnings to the government. Few days … Read More
Supreme Court has rejected a petition filed by Vodafone India and Bharti Airtel Ltd to stay an auction of spectrum. Vodafone India filed the petition for its six telecom circles and Airtel had petition for its five circles. A bench of justices Anil R. Dave and S. K. Singh said … Read More
The 20-year licence for 900 MHz for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone India for Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata circles lapsed, a month ago. But the same time, department of telecommunications (DoT) has approved to offer a 45-day extension (till January 14, 2015) to Bharti Airtel and Vodafone for migrating to new frequencies. … Read More
The union cabinet, headed by PM Narendra Modi today gave principal approval for DOT’s proposal to auction spectrum in 800, 900 & 1800 MHz bands. Government expect to fetch a whooping Rs 64,840 crore from largest spectrum auction in Indian history. The cabinet approved proposed price band of Rs 3646 Cr for pan … Read More
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