March 12th, 2023 11:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

Croatian Regulatory, Hakom Awards Spectrum to Telcos

The Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM) has announced the results of its national and regional multi-band spectrum auctions. Hakom has allocated radio spectrum to mobile communications networks in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 2600 MHz frequency bands at the National level and 3600 MHz at the regional (county) level. Spectrum Auction According to the regulatory, the bidding process started on January 16, 2023,... Read More

February 2nd, 2023 11:47 AM 11 COMMENTS

Is Indian Govt Planning to Hold Another Spectrum Auction in 2023

The Indian telecom sector earned the government handsome revenues in FY23. This was due to the spectrum auction held in mid-2022. In FY24, the government is expecting to rake in Rs 89,469.17 crore from the telecom sector. It is worth noting that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not make any announcements regarding holding a spectrum auction in 2024. But a spectrum auction is likely to be conducted every financial year... Read More

August 6th, 2022 6:57 AM 51 COMMENTS

Jio Could Single-Handedly Again Disrupt Telecom Sector With 5G: Opinion

In a sincere sense, Reliance Jio has had a very mixed sort of love/hate relationship with the Indian consumers. Some dislike the company because it disrupted the market and sent many players back to the pavilion - into early retirement. But then some appreciate the role of a 'hero' Jio played by bringing a digital revolution to India. This sort of relationship will most likely always be there, and at... Read More

August 2nd, 2022 11:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Auction: Spectrum Acquisitions of Adani Data Networks

India's 5G Spectrum Auction successfully concluded on the 1st of August. Every telco has acquired spectrum based on its needs or capabilities. There is a fourth participant from a non-telco background that participated in the spectrum auction for the first time, and everyone knows it is Adani Data Networks. We have covered spectrum acquisitions of telcos in our earlier story, and in this story, we will look into the spectrum... Read More

August 2nd, 2022 8:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telcos Focused on 1800 MHz Band During 5G Spectrum Auctions, Here’s Why

This particular spectrum auction was one of the biggest ever for India and its future. The amount of money spent by the telcos is the highest ever spent on spectrum auctions. This was because the telcos wanted to shift to 5G as well as the presence of relaxed payment terms. One thing that's great for the telcos is that there is no SUC on the new spectrum, and the floor... Read More

August 1st, 2022 12:18 AM 3 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Auction 2022 Day 6 Concluded: Check Total Bids so far

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released a report for Day 6 of bidding for the airwaves in the spectrum auction 2022. 5G spectrum is necessary for the telcos to rollout 5G services in India later this year. The auction, which began on July 26, 2022, has now reached its seventh day of bidding. Telcos will meet again today to bid for airwaves. A total of 37 clock rounds have been... Read More

July 31st, 2022 11:48 AM 9 COMMENTS

Spectrum Auction Going on for Days is a Good Sign for India

All the private bidders have shown great support to the government in the 5G spectrum auction of 2022. The telcos have shown their support by giving the government almost Rs 1.5 lakh crore in five days of bidding. The spectrum auction has been moved to day 6, which will be today. What's great here to see is that the bidders have invested money in the 5G spectrum as well as... Read More

July 31st, 2022 7:12 AM 69 COMMENTS

Will You Get Better 4G Mobile Speeds After Spectrum Auction

If you are someone who is closely following the Indian telecom industry, you know that the biggest thing going on right now is the spectrum auction. The telcos have spent close to Rs 1.5 lakh crore until now on the spectrum in several frequency bands from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The thing that you must note here is that spectrum helps the telcos in offering mobile connectivity services. So... Read More

July 30th, 2022 11:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

United States also Kicks Off 5G Spectrum Auction for Mid-Band Airwaves

Mid-band airwaves are pretty important in any part of the world when it comes to offering 5SG services. With the mod-band spectrum, telcos can deliver decent coverage and speeds with 5G. In simple words, the mid-band spectrum is the sweet spot for 5G airwaves that any telco can get today. In India, the 5G spectrum auction is already going on, and today, the fifth day of bidding is happening. But... Read More

July 28th, 2022 12:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Going for 700 MHz Airwaves is Good for Consumers

For the first time, the telcos are going for the 700 MHz airwaves in India. This has been surprising for the analysts as well. Telcos had avoided the 700 MHz airwaves in the past because of the high reserve price issue. But this time, Jio has likely made big bets on the 700 MHz airwaves. The special thing about the 700 MHz frequency is the enhanced coverage that it can... Read More

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