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Yashika Goel February 9th, 2024 10:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Union Cabinet Approves Spectrum Auction at Base Price of Rs 96,317.65 Crore

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to a proposal from the Department of Telecommunications for conducting a spectrum auction. This auction aims to assign spectrum to successful bidders for the provision of telecom services, with the government emphasising that additional spectrum will enhance the quality and coverage of telecom services for consumers, as per an official statement. Also Read: Airtel Pays DoT... Read More

Srikapardhi November 23rd, 2023 5:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

ACMA Allocates 3.4/3.7 GHz Spectrum Bands to Four Telcos in Australia

Four companies have won spectrum in the Australian Communications and Media Authority's (ACMA) 3.4/3.7 GHz bands spectrum allocation process, as announced in a statement today. Of the total 588 spectrum lots made available as part of the sale process, ACMA declared that 574 lots were allocated to bidders, generating a total revenue of AUD 722 million (precisely AUD 721,766,300) for the state. Also Read: Latvian Telcos LMT and Tele2 Secure... Read More

Srikapardhi August 11th, 2023 6:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

New Zealand Announces 24-30 GHz Spectrum Plan for Mobile and Satellite Services

New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM), business unit within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), has unveiled its high-level allocation decisions for the 24 - 30 GHz radio spectrum range. This announcement follows a comprehensive consultation process in 2021 and marks a critical milestone in optimising spectrum utilisation. RSM has made high-level allocation decisions for the use of this spectrum, with a focus on providing clarity to the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 1st, 2021 9:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Might Do Something That Telcos Don’t Want

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) might go ahead and come out with a way to allocate spectrum administratively. The telcos have opposed this as they believe everyone should get the spectrum through a fair route of auction. In fact, this would be an unprecedented move from the DoT. According to a Financial Express report, the DoT is thinking about how it can administratively allocate spectrum in the future. The telecom... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 9th, 2021 8:54 PM 6 COMMENTS

5 MHz Spectrum in 700 MHz to Be Allocated to Indian Railways: Centre

The Indian Government on Wednesday announced that it had approved the allocation of 5 MHz spectrum when it comes to the 700 MHz band to the Indian Railways, which will ensure public safety and security services at stations and within the trains. In a statement by the government, it was mentioned that with the 700 MHz band spectrum, Indian Railways has planned on providing LTE. better known as Long Term... Read More

Chakri K March 27th, 2020 3:15 PM 6 COMMENTS

Telcos Seek Additional Spectrum from DoT for Handling Increased Data Demand

Telecom operators in the country have approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking additional spectrum to handle the growing data needs of consumers. In reply to telcos, the DoT has reportedly asked them to submit additional spectrum allocation request to Wireless Planning Commission (WPC). During the ongoing 21-day lockdown period in India, citizens are supposed to sit at the homes and work. This will result in an upsurge of data... Read More

Sanjay February 13th, 2014 6:31 PM 49 COMMENTS

2G Spectrum (900Mhz and 1800Mhz) Auction Ends, 9 Circles reported unsold in 1800 MHz

India's 2G spectrum auction today ends with 68 rounds after 10 days, Government is likely to get total Rs.61,150 crore as upfront payment. Eight telecom companies participated in the auction which include largest mobile service provider Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular, Uninor, Reliance Communications, Tata Docomo and new entrant - 4G operator Reliance Jio Infocomm. The government had set a target of Rs. 40,874 crore for this fiscal year (FY14)... Read More