SC refuses to grant stay on proposed auction of spectrum of Airtel, Vodafone
The companies had sought that the spectrum allocated to them should not be put up for auctions.
Jan 09, 2015, 22:51 PM IST
Telecom Commission sends back 3G spectrum proposals to Trai
In 2010, the final 3G spectrum rate paid by telecom operators was Rs 3,349.87 crore per megahertz.
Jan 07, 2015, 12:16 PM IST
Spectrum auction modalities likely this week
Government is likely to finalise most of the modalities this week for conducting spectrum auction for various bands, which is scheduled for February 23.
Jan 04, 2015, 13:16 PM IST
TRAI recommends 3G spectrum base rate at Rs 2,720 cr per Mhz
Government in 2010 had auctioned 3G spectrum at pan-India reserve price of Rs 3,500 crore per megahertz.
Dec 31, 2014, 12:10 PM IST
Spectrum auction: Trai recommends 3G spectrum base price at Rs 2,720 cr per MHz
The government plans to conduct 3G spectrum auction along with 2G radiowaves sale in February.
Dec 31, 2014, 10:57 AM IST
DoT seeks FinMin, DefMin views on draft spectrum auction note
The auction is scheduled to take place from February 23 next year.
Dec 28, 2014, 16:41 PM IST
Defence may free only 25% of total 3G spectrum desired by DoT
The Defence Ministry may release only 5 Mhz of 3G spectrum, one fourth of total quantity sought by DoT for conducting auction in 17 out of 22 telecom service areas in the country.
Dec 11, 2014, 20:28 PM IST
Telecom Commission pegs 900 Mhz spectrum base price 23% higher
Inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission has finalised the base price for spectrum to be auctioned in February with some riders.
Dec 09, 2014, 19:39 PM IST
TC discusses Trai recommendations on spectrum pricing
Sectoral regulator Trai has submitted its revised recommendations on the pricing of 800, 900 and 1800 MHz bands.
Dec 08, 2014, 20:32 PM IST
Telecom Commission to take call on extended spectrum use by Airtel, Vodafone
Idea has agreed to allow Airtel and Vodafone to use its spectrum till January 14
Dec 07, 2014, 16:55 PM IST
Telecom Commission likely to meet on Dec 8
Inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission (TC) is likely to meet on December 8 to deliberate on the next round of spectrum auction proposed to be held in February.
Dec 02, 2014, 19:38 PM IST
Defence need for CDMA spectrum may leave 10 Mhz for auction
CDMA spectrum to defence as desired by them can be allocated only in Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and North East telecom circles only, the source said.
Dec 01, 2014, 21:29 PM IST
Govt targets Rs 45,471cr from communication services in FY15
"Revenue target for BE 2014-15 under 1275-other communication service is Rs 45,471 crore," Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Nov 28, 2014, 18:08 PM IST
TRAI recommends over 15% rise in CDMA spectrum reserve price
Sectoral regulator TRAI has recommended a reserve price of Rs 3,104 crore per megahertz for CDMA spectrum, which is 15 percent more than the rate it had proposed in February.
Nov 27, 2014, 19:56 PM IST
DoT should take back 800 MHz band of BSNL, MTNL: TRAI
India`s telecom regulator Thursday reiterated its recommendation that the entire available spectrum with the department of telecom (DoT) in the CDMA or 800 MHz band should be put to auction, including unused part with BSNL and MTNL, an official statement said.
Nov 27, 2014, 19:53 PM IST
Global telecom body asks DoT to put more spectrum on auction
Global telecom body GSMA has asked the DoT to release more spectrum for the next round of auction while saying that "shortage" of airwaves is a threat to the success of government's Digital India programme.
Nov 26, 2014, 22:49 PM IST
Telcos seek adequate spectrum to be made available for auction
Telecom operators, whose licences are expiring during 2015 and 2016, have requested the government to allow them to continue with their existing in-use spectrum till the time adequate radiowaves are made available for auction.
Nov 25, 2014, 17:53 PM IST
TRAI reiterates its proposals on spectrum auction
Telecom regulator TRAI on Monday said it stands by its proposals, including spectrum reserve price, taking back airwaves from BSNL, swapping 2100 MHz with defence forces and increasing supply of radiowaves.
Nov 24, 2014, 19:46 PM IST
DoT shortlists new firms for spectrum auction
The Department of Telecom on Thursday shortlisted three new technology firms for conducting spectrum auction, likely to be held in February.
Nov 20, 2014, 21:48 PM IST
DoT for commencing spectrum auction from Feb 23
Spectrum auction for mobile services is expected to start from February 23, a few days later than suggested by a ministerial group, according to official sources.
Nov 18, 2014, 19:35 PM IST
