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- Explained: Why Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea shares rallied up to 4% on Tuesday
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea shares gained up to 4% after Bombay High Court quashed the government's o ...More
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea shares gained up to 4% after Bombay High Court quashed the government's one-time spectrum charge demands, providing a combined relief of Rs 20,000 crore to Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel. The court ruled the government lacked legal authority to issue the demand notices, annulling all actions taken under them and directing the return of bank guarantees. ...Less
- Vodafone Idea shares jump 7% as telco set to consider fundraise on May 16. What lies ahead?
Vodafone Idea shares surged 7% to a four-month high after announcing a board meeting on May 16 to conside ...More
Vodafone Idea shares surged 7% to a four-month high after announcing a board meeting on May 16 to consider a fundraise via equity and warrants. This follows a significant reduction in its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues by the government, boosting investor confidence. ...Less
- Vodafone Idea shares jump 8% to 4-month high. What’s driving the rally amid stock market crash?
Vodafone Idea shares surged over 8% to a four-month high after reports suggested parent Vodafone Group ma ...More
Vodafone Idea shares surged over 8% to a four-month high after reports suggested parent Vodafone Group may transfer part of its stake to the telecom operator. The move could strengthen Vodafone Idea’s balance sheet, support fundraising efforts and improve its ability to manage government dues and future investments. ...Less
- Vodafone Idea shares jump over 3% after KM Birla returns as non-executive chairman
Vodafone Idea shares rose as Kumar Mangalam Birla returned as non-executive chairman, succeeding Ravinder ...More
Vodafone Idea shares rose as Kumar Mangalam Birla returned as non-executive chairman, succeeding Ravinder Takkar. This move comes as the company navigates significant financial challenges, including government equity stakes and revised AGR dues. The company has seen its AGR dues reduced and a moratorium on payments, providing some financial relief. ...Less
- Vodafone Idea shares rally 8% after govt cuts AGR dues by 27%. Time to buy?
Vodafone Idea shares are in focus after the government reduced AGR dues by 27% to Rs 64,046 crore, easing ...More
Vodafone Idea shares are in focus after the government reduced AGR dues by 27% to Rs 64,046 crore, easing financial stress. The move, along with a structured repayment plan, has improved investor sentiment, with Citi issuing a bullish call, citing better prospects for fundraising and network expansion. ...Less
- In big relief to Vodafone Idea, govt pares its AGR liabilities by 27%
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reduced Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabi ...More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reduced Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities by about 27%, providing significant financial relief to the telecom operator. ...Less
- DoT trims Vodafone Idea AGR dues to Rs 64,046 crore, allows staggered payments
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finalised the AGR dues of Vodafone Idea Limited at ₹64,046 ...More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finalised the AGR dues of Vodafone Idea Limited at ₹64,046 crore as of December 31, 2025, lower than the earlier estimate of ₹87,695 crore, following directions from the Supreme Court of India. ...Less
- Telecom operators’ body urges govt to cut spectrum prices ahead of auction, cites weak 5G returns
The telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce spectrum auction prices. This comes as ...More
The telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce spectrum auction prices. This comes as service providers have not yet recovered their large investments in 5G infrastructure. COAI believes the government should consider the significant capital infusion made by operators. They hope for lower spectrum prices to ensure cost-effective business purposes. ...Less
- Spectrum auctions in 2-3 months, likely to be muted: DoT Secy
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India announced that spectrum auctions would be held in the ...More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India announced that spectrum auctions would be held in the next two to three months. The auction will primarily serve to replenish expiring spectrum for ongoing telecom operations. The secretary of DoT, Neeraj Mittal, suggested that the government's target for the auctions would be lower than the Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($20 billion) netted in the 5G spectrum auction in 2022. ...Less
- Spectrum auctions underway; radiowaves valued at Rs 3.92 lakh crore up for bidding
The current auction does not include frequencies in 3,300-3,600 Mhz bands that were identified for 5G ser ...More
The current auction does not include frequencies in 3,300-3,600 Mhz bands that were identified for 5G services, which will happen later. Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea had submitted a total earnest money deposit (EMD) of Rs 13,475 crore for the spectrum auctions. Spectrum will be offered for assignment for a validity period of 20 years. ...Less
- 5G spectrum auctions to conclude by July-end, services may begin by Sep: Vaishnaw
"5G spectrum auction process has started today. We should see the auction process completing by end of Ju ...More
"5G spectrum auction process has started today. We should see the auction process completing by end of July, which is what our scheduled target date was. Telecom companies are already working in parallel to set up the entire infrastructure," Vaishnaw told PTI in an interview here. ...Less
- Spectrum auctions will lead to high tariffs, competition: S&P
The government kicked off radio spectrum auctions yesterday which got off to a good start from a revenue ...More
The government kicked off radio spectrum auctions yesterday which got off to a good start from a revenue point of view, with bid amounts already crossing Rs 60,000 crore on the very first day. ...Less
- Spectrum auction takes off from Rs 56,554 crore on 7th day
Spectrum auction today entered the 43rd round of bidding on seventh day after starting off from Rs 56,554 ...More
Spectrum auction today entered the 43rd round of bidding on seventh day after starting off from Rs 56,554 crore in terms of value. ...Less
- Telcos now can't use lack of spectrum as excuse for poor service: Shaktikanta Das
There is no question of disappointment or satisfied but let us look at the whole picture of the auction, ...More
There is no question of disappointment or satisfied but let us look at the whole picture of the auction, said Shaktikanta Das. ...Less
- Spectrum auction likely in early June, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
The minister said that the Department of Telecom is working as per expected timeline and the process is o ...More
The minister said that the Department of Telecom is working as per expected timeline and the process is on to resolve industry concerns around spectrum pricing. Asked about the schedule of the spectrum auction, Vaishaw said that it is expected to be in early June. ...Less
- Vodafone Idea to pay Rs 1,680 crore spectrum auction instalment with a delay of 30 days
"We have submitted a letter to DoT that we propose to pay the spectrum auction instalments of Rs 1,680 cr ...More
"We have submitted a letter to DoT that we propose to pay the spectrum auction instalments of Rs 1,680 crore towards the 2022 auction, which is due on August 17, by availing the grace period of 30 days with interest, in accordance with the terms of NIA (Notice Inviting Applications)," Vodafone Idea chief financial officer Murthy GVAS said during the earnings calls. ...Less
- Spectrum auction: Fine on cussing may prove to be a massive resource of money
the money garnered from such fines might well be of a quantity that adequately compensates for the allege ...More
the money garnered from such fines might well be of a quantity that adequately compensates for the alleged loss of all those crores in the spectrum auction. ...Less
- Government issues spectrum auction guidelines
Govt today issued guidelines for the second round of spectrum auction which is expected to fetch around R ...More
Govt today issued guidelines for the second round of spectrum auction which is expected to fetch around Rs 45,000 crore to exchequer from airwaves sale. ...Less
- Trai exploring auction models to 'best' allocate Satcom spectrum
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is analysing three to four auction models for satellite ...More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is analysing three to four auction models for satellite spectrum, including the ones proposed by Elon Musk-owned Starlink and Reliance Jio. As per officials, the regulator will see what could be the best way to allocate spectrum - auction or administrative - after seeing a result of the auction analysis. ...Less
- 2021 to ring in spectrum auctions, potential tariff hikes for telecom sector
The Indian telecom market, which once had nearly a dozen operators, has in recent years seen exit of some ...More
The Indian telecom market, which once had nearly a dozen operators, has in recent years seen exit of some prominent names due to cut-throat competition and legal cases. ...Less
- Govt has generated over Rs 77,000 crore from auction vs Rs 45,000 expected: Ravi Shankar Prasad
India is auctioning over 2,308 MHz across the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and ...More
India is auctioning over 2,308 MHz across the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz bands. Experts had predicted that the government would net a maximum up to Rs 50,000 crore. Telcos need to pay 25% of spectrum won in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz and 900 MHz bands, and 50% of the rest of the bands, upfront. The rest is to be paid in 16 annual instalments after a two-year moratorium. ...Less
- Trai's spectrum auction proposals: Reason seems to be returning to the telecom policy establishment
At last, some sense is dawning on India's telecom policymakers as the Telecom Secretary has asked for ano ...More
At last, some sense is dawning on India's telecom policymakers as the Telecom Secretary has asked for another silly Trai restriction to be overturned. ...Less
- ET Graphics: 5G spectrum auction action, likely bidding strategy, estimated spends and what is at stake
India's next 5G spectrum auction, a pivotal event in the telecom sector, commences on June 6. Analysts an ...More
India's next 5G spectrum auction, a pivotal event in the telecom sector, commences on June 6. Analysts anticipate Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi) to target particular bands in markets where they have renewals, while Reliance Jio's interest is subdued due to its existing 5G airwaves and absence of renewals for six years. ...Less
- Spectrum auction need to be commenced for 5G roll out: Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra said 4G is yet to touch all parts of the country, and while that happens on a massive scale ...More
Tech Mahindra said 4G is yet to touch all parts of the country, and while that happens on a massive scale, there are some "definite green-shoots" of 5G trials. ...Less
- Telecom spectrum auction bids marginally up at Rs 1.02 lakh crore
As per the Department of Telecom, at the end of 61st round, about 87 per cent of the spectrum has been pr ...More
As per the Department of Telecom, at the end of 61st round, about 87 per cent of the spectrum has been provisionally allocated to bidders. ...Less
- Airtel, Jio may spend more to buy spectrum in March auctions
As a result, the government could net as much as Rs 8,000 crore more than the roughly Rs 40,000 crore est ...More
As a result, the government could net as much as Rs 8,000 crore more than the roughly Rs 40,000 crore estimated from the March sale of 4G airwaves. ...Less
- Spectrum auction bids cross Rs 61,000 crore
Aggressive bidding was seen on the 9th day of telecom spectrum auction for 1800 Mhz band, taking the tota ...More
Aggressive bidding was seen on the 9th day of telecom spectrum auction for 1800 Mhz band, taking the total value of radiowaves to Rs 61,093.83 crore today. ...Less
- Second day of telecom spectrum auction ends; bids grow to Rs 65,000 crore
The government was assured of Rs 65,000 cr from the spectrum auction, surging past its 2014 tally, as top ...More
The government was assured of Rs 65,000 cr from the spectrum auction, surging past its 2014 tally, as top carriers fought to preserve their holdings. ...Less
- Govt mops up Rs 1,49,855 crore at end of day 4 of 5G spectrum auctions
The pricey but super-efficient 700 MHz band saw bidding for the first time in this auction, with Jio said ...More
The pricey but super-efficient 700 MHz band saw bidding for the first time in this auction, with Jio said to have bought 10 MHz of the airwaves across India, spending Rs39,270 crore. The band had gone unsold in the last two auctions due to what carriers said was its high price. For this sale, the rate was cut by 40%. ...Less
- 4G spectrum auction ends, Government nets Rs 77,800 crore
Despite the short sale, the government is expected to generate the second-highest proceeds after it had r ...More
Despite the short sale, the government is expected to generate the second-highest proceeds after it had raised Rs 1,13,932 crore in the 2015 auctions, with Reliance Jio Infocomm, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea mostly bidding to renew airwave permits expiring from July. ...Less
- Auction route for spectrum will continue; administrative allocation only in limited cases: Sources
The Department of Telecom (DoT) is gearing up to hold the next round of spectrum auction on June 6 for ei ...More
The Department of Telecom (DoT) is gearing up to hold the next round of spectrum auction on June 6 for eight spectrum bands (800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz, 2,500 MHz, 3,300 MHz, and 26 GHz) meant for mobile phone services at a base price of about Rs 96,317 crore. ...Less
- Government appoints mjunction to conduct next spectrum auction
The chosen company has been awarded a three-year contract and it is “the only company to clear the techni ...More
The chosen company has been awarded a three-year contract and it is “the only company to clear the technical round and qualify for opening of financial bids on November 28”, mjunction services said in a statement. ...Less
- Spectrum auction: Doing the fiscal math
ET looks at the gaps and how they can be filled. ...More
ET looks at the gaps and how they can be filled. ...Less
- 3G will change rules of the game
After a prolonged bidding process, stretching over 34 days, India’s 3G spectrum auction has finally ended ...More
After a prolonged bidding process, stretching over 34 days, India’s 3G spectrum auction has finally ended with a pan-India bid amount of around Rs16,800 crore. ...Less
- Spectrum auction to start on March 1
According to the notice inviting application (NIA), applications can continue till February 5. The auctio ...More
According to the notice inviting application (NIA), applications can continue till February 5. The auctions in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz bands will be the first conducted after 2016. ET in its January 5 edition had written that NIAs will get rolled out this week. ...Less
- Spectrum auction ends with Rs 77,815 crore bids; Jio top buyer with Rs 57,122 crore
Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash said 855.60 MHz of spectrum was bought for Rs 77,814.80 cr in the two-day ...More
Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash said 855.60 MHz of spectrum was bought for Rs 77,814.80 cr in the two-day auction. Reliance Jio bought Rs 57,122.65 crore worth of spectrum while Vodafone Idea Ltd picked Rs 1,993.40 crore worth of airwaves. Bids were received in 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2300 MHz bands but there were no takers for the airwaves in the premium 700 and 2500 MHz bands. ...Less
- Spectrum auction kitty stands at Rs 1.01 lakh crore on ninth day
“Brisk bidding was seen on the ninth day of bidding. There is robust bidding going on in all bands,” the ...More
“Brisk bidding was seen on the ninth day of bidding. There is robust bidding going on in all bands,” the telecom department said in a statement. ...Less
- Jio puts in EMD of Rs 10,000 cr, Airtel & Voda Idea put Rs 3000 cr, Rs 475 cr each for spectrum auction
The deposits are part of the applications that the three telcos have filed to participate in the spectrum ...More
The deposits are part of the applications that the three telcos have filed to participate in the spectrum auction starting March 1. The quantum of EMD is indicative of a telco’s bidding strategy as it gives an operator eligibility points, based on which it can target a certain quantum of airwaves in specific circles. ...Less
- CDMA spectrum auction: EGoM may decide next course of action
The Empowered Group of Ministers on Telecom is likely to decide in its November 22 meeting on the next co ...More
The Empowered Group of Ministers on Telecom is likely to decide in its November 22 meeting on the next course of action on CDMA spectrum auction. ...Less
- No applications on day 1 to participate in 3G spectrum auction
No bid was submitted on the first day on Monday for participating in 3G spectrum auction, while most of t ...More
No bid was submitted on the first day on Monday for participating in 3G spectrum auction, while most of the top telecom players said they would do so only on March 19 -- the last day. ...Less
- 2G spectrum auctions to continue on Wednesday
Close to 50% spectrum remains unsold. Telecom department officials say the bidding is likely to conclude ...More
Close to 50% spectrum remains unsold. Telecom department officials say the bidding is likely to conclude within the initial rounds on Wednesday. ...Less
- Spectrum auction unlikely this fiscal
Spectrum auction is unlikely to be held this fiscal due to delay in recommendations over pricing from the ...More
Spectrum auction is unlikely to be held this fiscal due to delay in recommendations over pricing from the regulator Trai, official sources said. ...Less
- Spectrum auction will be successful: TRAI
Asserting that the proposed auction of airwaves will be successful, telecom regulator Trai today said its ...More
Asserting that the proposed auction of airwaves will be successful, telecom regulator Trai today said its recommendation of Rs 18,000 for pan-India spectrum did not "cause a grief to the industry". ...Less
- Spectrum auction modalities likely this week
Government is likely to finalise most of the modalities this week for conducting spectrum auction for var ...More
Government is likely to finalise most of the modalities this week for conducting spectrum auction for various bands, which is scheduled for February 23. ...Less
- Norway bats for Telenor in spectrum auction
Norway has said India must ensure that there is alignment b/w withdrawal of 2G telecom licences & fresh s ...More
Norway has said India must ensure that there is alignment b/w withdrawal of 2G telecom licences & fresh spectrum auctions, batting for Telenor. ...Less
- Cabinet clears bank guarantee waiver for spectrum auctioned since 2012
The Indian government waived bank guarantees for deferred spectrum payments from 2012 onwards, benefiting ...More
The Indian government waived bank guarantees for deferred spectrum payments from 2012 onwards, benefiting Vodafone Idea (Vi), Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Jio. Vi, facing financial difficulties, gains the most relief, avoiding Rs 24,700 crore in guarantees. The waiver is conditional on companies paying an additional three months' installment with their annual payment. ...Less
- Consulting international agencies, experts on spectrum auction: TRAI chief
Asked about the status of recommendation on spectrum auction, Sharma said that a review meeting on the sa ...More
Asked about the status of recommendation on spectrum auction, Sharma said that a review meeting on the same was held in the TRAI last week. ...Less
- CCI to seek more info from CAG on telecom spectrum auctions
CCI is likely to look into whether there was cartelisation among telecom players in the recent spectrum a ...More
CCI is likely to look into whether there was cartelisation among telecom players in the recent spectrum auctions. ...Less
- FM P Chidambaram optimistic on fiscal front despite 2G spectrum auction setback
Government is taking steps to revive growth and will be able to meet the fiscal deficit target despite lu ...More
Government is taking steps to revive growth and will be able to meet the fiscal deficit target despite lukewarm response to telecom spectrum auction. ...Less
- EGoM on telecom to meet tomorrow
The Empowered Group of Ministers on telecom is likely to discuss tomorrow the number of slots operators s ...More
The Empowered Group of Ministers on telecom is likely to discuss tomorrow the number of slots operators should be allowed to bid for in the upcoming spectrum auction. ...Less
- Govt may not meet Aug 31 spectrum auction deadline
An inter-ministerial panel set up to supervise auction of spectrum for telecom services is learnt to have ...More
An inter-ministerial panel set up to supervise auction of spectrum for telecom services is learnt to have said it is not possible to meet the SC deadline of August 31 to complete the process. ...Less
- Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar to head EGoM that will decide on spectrum auction
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will head a high-powered ministerial panel tasked with the onus of deci ...More
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will head a high-powered ministerial panel tasked with the onus of deciding on auction of telecom spectrum, a top DoT official said today. ...Less
- EGoM to discuss third round of spectrum auction tomorrow
The EGoM headed by Finance Minister P Chidambaram is scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss the third roun ...More
The EGoM headed by Finance Minister P Chidambaram is scheduled to meet tomorrow to discuss the third round of spectrum auction. ...Less
- EGoM on telecom likely to meet on June 20
In this meeting, the EGoM is expected to take final call on minimum price at which spectrum auction shoul ...More
In this meeting, the EGoM is expected to take final call on minimum price at which spectrum auction should begin. ...Less
- Telecom spectrum auction bids reach Rs 96,000 crore at the end of 7th day
At present, over 84% of the spectrum has been provisionally allocated to bidders and a majority of servic ...More
At present, over 84% of the spectrum has been provisionally allocated to bidders and a majority of service areas are experiencing high levels of bidding ...Less
- Chidambaram panel meeting on new timeline for spectrum auction today
The panel will also decide if the government should approach the apex court seeking an extension of the A ...More
The panel will also decide if the government should approach the apex court seeking an extension of the August 31 deadline. ...Less
- EGoM likely to meet on June 26 to discuss spectrum auction
A high-powered ministerial panel is likely to meet on June 26 to decide on the third round of spectrum au ...More
A high-powered ministerial panel is likely to meet on June 26 to decide on the third round of spectrum auction and pricing of airwaves ...Less
- Department of Telecommunications may get revenue of Rs 49,200 crore from spectrum auctions
Spectrum auctions, including an instalment payable from the 2015 sale, are expected to be the largest con ...More
Spectrum auctions, including an instalment payable from the 2015 sale, are expected to be the largest contributor with projections ofRs 25,486 crore. ...Less
- Telenor not to quit India, to participate in spectrum auctions with new partner
Telenor on Thursday hinted it had dropped plans to exit India and would participate in the upcoming spect ...More
Telenor on Thursday hinted it had dropped plans to exit India and would participate in the upcoming spectrum auctions with a new partner. ...Less
- DoT releases initial set of rules for spectrum auctions
The DoT said it would hold simultaneous, multiple-round auctions for each region, on similar lines as the ...More
The DoT said it would hold simultaneous, multiple-round auctions for each region, on similar lines as the third generation spectrum auctions in 2010. ...Less
- Jio wants periodic spectrum auctions, SpaceX pushes for satellite use to promote broadband
The Mukesh Ambani-led firm had in September too written to Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash questioning th ...More
The Mukesh Ambani-led firm had in September too written to Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash questioning the Department of Telecom's rationale to pause the policy of annual spectrum auctions and said the sale of airwaves should be held at the earliest to meet the demand for data services. ...Less
- Telecom secretary says spectrum auction likely in June-July
According to Deepak, the private sector is bullish on India. “I have been talking to the private sector t ...More
According to Deepak, the private sector is bullish on India. “I have been talking to the private sector that seems bullish on India,” he said. ...Less
- Government's non-tax kitty may touch 5 year high on telecom spectrum proceeds
Over the longer term, the telecom industry would contribute at least Rs 55,000-60,000 crore to the non-ta ...More
Over the longer term, the telecom industry would contribute at least Rs 55,000-60,000 crore to the non-tax revenue receipts. ...Less
- Trai asks DoT to consider previous recommendations for next spectrum auction
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has urged the Department of Telecom (DoT) to consider it ...More
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has urged the Department of Telecom (DoT) to consider its recommendations from last year regarding spectrum auctions. The DoT is aiming to conduct the auctions by the end of the current fiscal year or early in the next fiscal year. Trai has advised the DoT to proceed with the recommendations for lower frequency bands, while more time is needed to formulate suggestions on pricing and other details for new frequency bands. The government is making efforts to hold the auction within the specified timeframe. ...Less
- Telecom spectrum auction bids cross Rs 1 lakh crore mark
“The bidding is taking place in all bands. Brisk bidding was seen on the eighth day of bidding, with acti ...More
“The bidding is taking place in all bands. Brisk bidding was seen on the eighth day of bidding, with activity requirement set at 100%,”. ...Less
- 5G spectrum auction will be conducted in FY23: Nirmala Sitharaman
Bharti Airtel has successfully conducted India's first 5G trial in the 700 MHz band in partnership with N ...More
Bharti Airtel has successfully conducted India's first 5G trial in the 700 MHz band in partnership with Nokia, on the outskirts of Kolkata. ...Less
- EGoM on spectrum auction to meet again on Monday
An EGoM on spectrum auction will meet again on Monday after it failed to take any decision after more tha ...More
An EGoM on spectrum auction will meet again on Monday after it failed to take any decision after more than two hours of deliberations on Thursday. ...Less
- Telenor hints of dropping plans to exit India
Telenor hinted it had dropped plans to exit India & would participate in the upcoming spectrum auctions w ...More
Telenor hinted it had dropped plans to exit India & would participate in the upcoming spectrum auctions with a new partner. ...Less
- District court allows Telenor to bid in spectrum auctions with new partner
In February, Telenor had served a divorce notice to Unitech and sought compensation from the real estate ...More
In February, Telenor had served a divorce notice to Unitech and sought compensation from the real estate company after the Supreme Court cancelled 122 mobile permits. ...Less
- 2G spectrum: Supreme Court may extend auction deadline
The telecom department had earlier this month sought an extension to the spectrum auction deadline, which ...More
The telecom department had earlier this month sought an extension to the spectrum auction deadline, which is set to expire on August 31. ...Less
- Government expects good response to 2G spectrum auction: Milind Deora
Govt has said it is expecting a good response in the upcoming auction of airwaves as there will be more c ...More
Govt has said it is expecting a good response in the upcoming auction of airwaves as there will be more clarity and transparency. ...Less
- 3G auctions to help govt raise over Rs 35,000 cr: Report
The Centre may not require broadband airwaves sale to meet its target of Rs 35,000 crore from the ongoing ...More
The Centre may not require broadband airwaves sale to meet its target of Rs 35,000 crore from the ongoing spectrum auctions. ...Less
- 2G spectrum auction: EGoM on telecom to meet on November 29
EGoM will meet on November 29 in the backdrop of lukewarm response to recently concluded 2G spectrum auct ...More
EGoM will meet on November 29 in the backdrop of lukewarm response to recently concluded 2G spectrum auction. ...Less
- Recommendations on spectrum auction by April 15: Trai
Telecom regulator Trai will give the recommendations on spectrum auction before April 15, its Chairman J ...More
Telecom regulator Trai will give the recommendations on spectrum auction before April 15, its Chairman J S Sarma said. ...Less
- Govt expects Rs 20,000 cr revenue from 3G spectrum auction
The government on Monday said it anticipates a lower Rs 20,000 crore revenue from 3G spectrum auction, wh ...More
The government on Monday said it anticipates a lower Rs 20,000 crore revenue from 3G spectrum auction, which will take place next fiscal. ...Less
- Govt not seeking to change SC ruling backing auction of spectrum
The government on Monday sought an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on its plea filed in December last ...More
The government on Monday sought an urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on its plea filed in December last year, which sought to know in which instances can spectrum be given administratively. ...Less
- Department of Telecommunications delays spectrum auction to June 6 amid general elections
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has postponed the spectrum auction to June 6 from the initial ...More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has postponed the spectrum auction to June 6 from the initial date of May 20 due to the ongoing general elections. The decision came after telecom operators requested a delay until after the election results are declared on June 4. Additionally, the mock auction has been rescheduled to June 3. ...Less
- Government likely to issue spectrum auction details by January 6
The government is likely to issue details for the upcoming spectrum auction in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 ...More
The government is likely to issue details for the upcoming spectrum auction in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz band by January 6. ...Less
- Videocon pulls out of CDMA spectrum bid, exit may force telecom dept to do away with auctions
Videocon's exit may force the telecom department to do away with the CDMA spectrum auctions. ...More
Videocon's exit may force the telecom department to do away with the CDMA spectrum auctions. ...Less
- Spectrum auctions and mobile technology
The government and regulators must ensure that bids do not go awry, finally affecting the customers and b ...More
The government and regulators must ensure that bids do not go awry, finally affecting the customers and broadband penetration. ...Less
- Mjunction to conduct spectrum auctions
The auction, touted to be the largest ever, will start on October 1 and the mock auction will be held on ...More
The auction, touted to be the largest ever, will start on October 1 and the mock auction will be held on September 26 and 27, as per the revised notice inviting application (NIA). ...Less
- Aggressive spectrum auctions needed: Trai
The Trai chief said his organization has already spoken about spectrum auctions in 700 MHz band, which wa ...More
The Trai chief said his organization has already spoken about spectrum auctions in 700 MHz band, which was with the I&B ministry. ...Less
- Spectrum auctions advanced to January 21
India’s 2G spectrum auctions have been pushed forward by another two weeks and are now scheduled to comme ...More
India’s 2G spectrum auctions have been pushed forward by another two weeks and are now scheduled to commence on January 21. ...Less
- BSNL, MTNL have not sought exemption from 3G spectrum fee
BSNL and MTNL today said they have not sought exemption from payment for 3G spectrum auction fees. ...More
BSNL and MTNL today said they have not sought exemption from payment for 3G spectrum auction fees. ...Less
- Govt may miss Jan-Mar 2022 auction timeline, unless Trai gives pricing recommendations by November
The DoT has recently sent a reference to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), seeking fresh ...More
The DoT has recently sent a reference to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), seeking fresh starting prices for existing 4G and 5G spectrum bands, plus for new bands like the millimetre wave frequencies in 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands that also support 5G technology. ...Less
- Spectrum auctioneer should get minimum fee in case auction fails: Prospective auctioneer
A prospective auctioneer for the telecom spectrum auction today demanded that the government pay a minimu ...More
A prospective auctioneer for the telecom spectrum auction today demanded that the government pay a minimum fee in case of a failure of the auction. ...Less
- Consider previous suggestions on spectrum sale: Trai
Trai has asked the department to go ahead with recommendations for lower frequency bands last year for 5G ...More
Trai has asked the department to go ahead with recommendations for lower frequency bands last year for 5G spectrum auction, and it will take time to come up with suggestions on pricing and other modalities for new frequency bands, he added. ...Less
- Spectrum auction: Telcos attend pre-bid conference; DoT asks companies to submit queries by Jan 15
The Department of Telecom (DoT) sources said telcos, including Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, attended th ...More
The Department of Telecom (DoT) sources said telcos, including Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, attended the pre-bid conference on Tuesday. The department has now asked the operators to send their written queries on the issues raised at the pre-bid conference by January 15. ...Less
- Telenor says won't participate in spectrum sale, signals India exit
Telenor said the decision was regardless of “the significant operational and financial improvement delive ...More
Telenor said the decision was regardless of “the significant operational and financial improvement delivered by our Indian operation”. ...Less
- Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea on spectrum auction deadline extension on Friday
The Supreme Court will hear the Centre's plea for extending the deadline of auctioning spectrum from revo ...More
The Supreme Court will hear the Centre's plea for extending the deadline of auctioning spectrum from revoked licences by four months, on August 24, it said Tuesday. ...Less
- Government looks at Rs 39,895 crore from spectrum auction
The government is learnt to be preparing fresh plans to auction telecom spectrum that can fetch around Rs ...More
The government is learnt to be preparing fresh plans to auction telecom spectrum that can fetch around Rs 39,895 crore. ...Less
- Telcos have to pay service tax for spectrum with installments
Service tax payable, whether in full upfront or in installments, for assignment of right to use spectrum ...More
Service tax payable, whether in full upfront or in installments, for assignment of right to use spectrum has been exempted from service tax. ...Less
- 2G spectrum auction: Poor response to swell fiscal deficit
Poor response to the 2G telecom spectrum auction is likely to make it difficult for the government to kee ...More
Poor response to the 2G telecom spectrum auction is likely to make it difficult for the government to keep in check fiscal deficit. ...Less
- Spectrum auction ends; govt receives bids worth over Rs 60K crore
Govt will now get at least Rs 18,273 cr in the current fiscal ending on March 31 in case companies opt fo ...More
Govt will now get at least Rs 18,273 cr in the current fiscal ending on March 31 in case companies opt for instalment mode. ...Less
- Top telcos urge PMO, DoT to auction E, V band spectrum
The latest round of letters appears part of a coordinated attempt by licenced telcos and internet service ...More
The latest round of letters appears part of a coordinated attempt by licenced telcos and internet service providers to build pressure in the highest offices of government. ...Less
- Govt to kick off spectrum 3G auction on Jan 30
The Government has deferred 3G spectrum auction to January 30, delaying it by 15 days. ...More
The Government has deferred 3G spectrum auction to January 30, delaying it by 15 days. ...Less
- All-India 3G bid at Rs 4,324 cr; Delhi, Guj see highest prices
The third day of spectrum auction for 3G telephony saw the all-India licence bid touching Rs 4,324 crore ...More
The third day of spectrum auction for 3G telephony saw the all-India licence bid touching Rs 4,324 crore at the end of 16 rounds, ensuring that the government would get a minimum of Rs 17,636 crore. ...Less
- SC rejects Reliance, Airtel, Idea challenge to spectrum auction in 2015
Telcos had contended that the quantum of the spectrum being put up for auction had been arbitrarily cappe ...More
Telcos had contended that the quantum of the spectrum being put up for auction had been arbitrarily capped by the govt. ...Less
- DoT sets eligibility criteria for spectrum auctions
Additionally, there is a lock-in period of 1 year from the date defined in the NIA for equity of a person ...More
Additionally, there is a lock-in period of 1 year from the date defined in the NIA for equity of a person whose share capital is 10% or more in the bidding entity on the date of submission of application and whose net worth has been taken into consideration for determining the eligibility for bidding for spectrum. ...Less
- DoT releases application schedule for 2024 spectrum auctions
The last date for submitting bid applications has been moved by 15 days to May 6, as per the notification ...More
The last date for submitting bid applications has been moved by 15 days to May 6, as per the notification released by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of Monday. ...Less