Spectrum Auction

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The FM said that to enable affordable broadband and mobile service proliferation in rural and remote areas, five per cent of annual collections under the universal service obligation fund will be allocated. (PTI Image)

Spectrum auction, 5G services roll-out this year

The telecommunications sector in general and 5G, in particular, can enable growth and offer job opportunities, the FM said

02 Feb 2022 7:05 AM

Citing the phenomenally higher base price of Rs 3,92,000 crores that the government set for the auction, some experts claim that the current spectrum auction is a failure as it managed to fetch merely one-fifth of its reserve price. (Photo: DC)

AA Edit | Spectrum auction a failure?

Out of 2,308.8 megahertz airwaves that were on offer, just a little more than one-third — 855.6 MHz — was purchased

06 Mar 2021 4:34 AM

Spectrum auction and spectrum prices are the most important items on agenda for the upcoming meeting which will be held in the third week of this month, an official privy to the matter said.

DoT making all efforts to hold spectrum auction by Dec: Source

Digital Communications Commission is scheduled to meet next week to take a final decision on spectrum prices.

10 Sep 2019 6:17 PM

Other issues that will be prioritised by Ravi Shankar Prasad include 5G trials in 100 days, fast tracking of five lakh wifi hotspots, and promoting telecom manufacturing. (Photo: File | ANI)

Telecom spectrum auction to be held this year: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Taking charge of Telecom ministry, Prasad said that amongst his priorities will be revival of state-owned MTNL and BSNL.

03 Jun 2019 2:36 PM

Trai recommended auction of about 8,644 MHz of telecom frequencies at an estimated total base price of Rs 4.9 lakh cr.

DoT expects to complete due process for 5G spectrum auction by Aug

Roll out of 5G services in the country will have an impact of USD 1 trillion on the economy.

17 Dec 2018 3:25 PM

As the government is planning to hold spectrum auction in the second half of 2020 fiscal, telecom regulator Trai believes the reserve price of Rs 492 crore per Mhz of 5G radiowave is competitive enough.

Trai defends Rs 492 cr/Mhz price for 5G spectrum

Trai believes the reserve price of Rs 492 crore per Mhz of 5G radiowave is competitive enough.

08 Oct 2018 11:08 AM

In 2016, spectrum worth about Rs 4 lakh crore was put up for auction but there were no takers for this band due to its high price.

Trai makes recommends on spectrum pricing for next auction

The next round of spectrum auction which will include radiowaves for 5G mobile services.

01 Aug 2018 4:12 PM

The DoT will continue to use existing method to determine spectrum cap.

DoT increases spectrum cap, installments for payments

The overall spectrum cap is revised from the current limit of 25 per cent to 35 per cent

20 Mar 2018 10:28 AM

In the previous auction in 2016, the government had put a total of 2,354.55 megahertz of mobile airwaves for sale in all bands.

Govt plans largest ever spectrum auction of 3,000 Mhz

Nearly 60 per cent of the radiowaves, including premium 4G bands, remained unsold in that auction.

07 Feb 2018 4:15 PM

Nearly 60 per cent of the radiowaves, including premium 4G bands, had remained unsold in that auction.

Trai holds industry-wide consultation on spectrum auction

The last auction held in 2016 had seen a muted response mainly because of high spectrum cost.

18 Jan 2018 4:06 PM

Jio has further suggested that the telecom department should provide a forward-looking timeframe for availability of spectrum for the next 10 years across multiple bands.

No question of scrapping discussion on spectrum auction: Trai

Airtel has also contended that the consultation process on auction and pricing of spectrum.

12 Nov 2017 11:40 AM

Indian telecom industry, which is locked in an intense tariff war, owes a staggering Rs 4.6 lakh crore to various financial institutions and banks.

IMG on telecom favours spectrum auction next fiscal

IMG has recommended reduction in licence fee and spectrum usage charges under the new telecom policy.

01 Sep 2017 3:12 PM

Manoj Sinha has promised that the government will act swiftly on the recommendations of the inter-ministerial panel.

IMG considering more time for telcos to pay for spectrum

Inter-ministerial group is still exchanging ideas and the date of next meeting is yet to be finalised.

25 Jul 2017 10:24 AM

The 700 Mhz band spectrum which was priced at around Rs 11,000 crore per Mhz.

New call drop norms in a week, spectrum sale paper in Aug: Trai

Govt managed to sell only 964.80 MHz of spectrum in various bands as against 2,354.55 MHz of radiowaves.

17 Jul 2017 8:01 PM

Trai to seek industry's view on timing of next spectrum auction

Citing the weak financials of telcos, COAI has instead favoured a late 2018 or early 2019 timeline.

03 May 2017 4:08 PM

At the end of the five-day auction, nearly 60 per cent of the spectrum had remained unsold.

COAI for spectrum auction only in late-2018

Industry's ability to take on debt and generate healthy revenue is critical for the auction.

25 Apr 2017 3:55 PM

The DoT has also sought Trai's views on 5G services.

Consultation paper on spectrum auction in 15 days: Trai

Department of Telecom has sought Trai's views on spectrum price for various frequencies.

25 Apr 2017 10:59 AM

COAI says govt should not rush spectrum auction

Cellular operator body wants market to settle down in the wake of recent mergers and acquisitions.

27 Mar 2017 4:12 PM

Sinha says govt yet to give option to buy spectrum

Sinha said his dept has conducted spectrum auction every year from 2012 in various bands of airwaves as per availability.

22 Mar 2017 4:46 PM

The Department of Telecom had placed for auction airwaves worth Rs 5.66 lakh crore in October 2016, which fetched total bids worth about just Rs 65,789 crore.

Govt halves revenue estimate from telecom to Rs 44,300 crore

In 2016-17, the government had estimated revenue of Rs 98,994.93 crore from telecom sector.

01 Feb 2017 6:18 PM

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