TRAI may submit views on spectrum pricing in 15 days
The DoT has sought clarifications from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India regarding pricing and valuation of 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz airwaves.
Nov 16, 2014, 11:29 AM IST
Spectrum price: DoT panel for applying same method used in Feb
The next round of spectrum auction is proposed to be held in February 2015 from which government is estimated to garner at least Rs 9,355 crore.
Nov 06, 2014, 17:13 PM IST
Govt invites bids for agency to conduct e-auction of spectrum
Department of Telecom (DoT) has invited bids to select an agency to conduct e-auction of spectrum in various bands of telecom airwaves.
Oct 24, 2014, 15:29 PM IST
TRAI seeks more info on availability of 3G spectrum
Telecom regulator TRAI Tuesday sought more information on the availability of 3G spectrum while proposing that vacant 3G slots be put up for upcoming auction along with the spectrum in 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands.
Oct 21, 2014, 20:06 PM IST
Conduct auction when there is sufficient spectrum: GSMA
Global telecom body GSM Association Tuesday said the next round of auctions in India should be conducted only when adequate spectrum is available in the key bands.
Oct 21, 2014, 18:18 PM IST
Allocate spectrum to telcos within 90 days after payment: Panel
According to sources, inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission at its meeting on October 15, discussed the issue of spectrum allocation to the successful bidders of February auction.
Oct 20, 2014, 16:59 PM IST
Telecom Commission for concluding spectrum auction by Feb 28
An inter-ministerial committee formed to work on modalities of spectrum auction has suggested to start bidding rounds from February 3.
Oct 19, 2014, 12:05 PM IST
Vodafone seeks spectrum urgently, validity extension by 6 months
The company has also sought extension of the spectrum's validity by six months from the date of allocation.
Oct 09, 2014, 16:05 PM IST
Trai recommendations on spectrum pricing likely by end of Oct
Telecom regulator Trai is likely to come out with recommendations on spectrum pricing for the next round of auction by the end of next month.
Sep 28, 2014, 11:13 AM IST
TRAI seeks views to accelerate use of broadband services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has also invited views on timeline to auction 700 megahertz band, most premium spectrum available for telecom services.
Sep 24, 2014, 18:46 PM IST
Govt panel for incentive based pay to spectrum auctioneer
Earlier auctions had provision of paying fixed fee of Rs 5 crore along with variable fee quoted by the auctioneer.
Sep 23, 2014, 20:06 PM IST
Over 1,500 MHz spectrum likely to be available by 2015
About 1,538 MHz of spectrum in various bands for telecom services may be made available for auction next year, a move that will help the government expand mobile and broadband penetration in the country.
Sep 21, 2014, 19:37 PM IST
Additional spectrum: Hearing against Mittal, Ruia on Dec 10
The special 2G court Monday fixed December 10 for hearing the additional spectrum case in which Bharti Cellular CMD Sunil Mittal, Essar Group promoter Ravi Ruia and others have been summoned as accused.
Sep 15, 2014, 20:05 PM IST
TRAI chief wonders should all spectrum be auctioned only
TRAI Chairman Rahul Khullar Wednesday wondered whether all spectrum will continue to be sold through auction only for fear of CAG or CBI inquiries or the airwaves will be easily available.
Aug 20, 2014, 20:50 PM IST
Airtel may have to surrender excess spectrum in Mumbai
Bharti Airtel may have to surrender excess spectrum in Mumbai service area as the company has marginally crossed maximum airwaves holding cap in the metro following its acquisition of a 4G company founded by US chip maker Qualcomm.
Aug 13, 2014, 20:13 PM IST
TRAI may allow sharing of all kinds of telecom spectrum
Telecom regulator TRAI is likely to allow sharing of all kind of airwaves held by telecom operators for mobile services, including spectrum allocated at old price of Rs 1,658 crore.
Jul 20, 2014, 18:17 PM IST
