Department of Telecommunications mulls using 800 MHz as EGSMThe exercise also comes in the lead-up to the spectrum auctions later this year in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands, and a possible ...
Combine CDMA and GSM auctions: Auspi to telecom departmentThe lobby group for dual-technology players has asked the DoT to auction airwaves in the 800 MHz band simultaneously with GSM bands of 1800...
Give reserve price of CDMA spectrum in 15 days, DoT tells TraiThe government has asked telecom regulator TRAI to recommend the reserve price, preferably within 15 days, for CDMA spectrum.
Trai's bias might end the road for CDMA operators: AuspiSistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd (SSTL), a unit of Russia's Sistema JSFC, also reiterated its unhappiness over the proposals of the Trai.
Trai recommendations on spectrum allocations favour incumbent GSM players: SSTL"For Trai to suggest carving out E-GSM band from 800 MHz and open it for use for old GSM 2G networks favours incumbent GSM operators," SSTL...
Telecom companies support Vodafone's call for refarming in 900 MHz bandIncumbent mobile phone companies have come out in support of Vodafone for adopting frequencies currently used by CDMA operators.
Second 2G spectrum sale could be flop show again; no GSM applicantSistema Shyam is the only firm for CDMA band at close of deadline on Monday for applying to take part in the 2G spectrum auction.
- Letting GSM operators bid for unsold CDMA spectrum: a beneficial step
Harmonising the 800 MHz with the international 900 MHz band, widely known as EGSM, will be good for technology providers, handset makers an...
Airtel,Vodafone & Idea want part of CDMA spectrum for GSM techBharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular have demanded allocation of a part of CDMA spectrum in 800 Mhz band for GSM services.
Telecom CEOs contend for unsold CDMA frequenciesThis will augment the available spectrum pool for GSM operators, enhance bidder interest, boost auction prospects and address broadband pen...
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular urge Kapil Sibal to allow GSM operators to bid for unsold CDMA airwavesThe 3 GSM carriers have made a strong pitch for making available the higher frequencies of the 800 MHz band, popularly known as “Extended G...
- DoT plans to reserve eGSM band for new CDMA players
DoT plans to keep radio frequencies in the eGSM band for new operators who want to launch mobile services on the CDMA-technology platform. ...
- Spectrum War Round II: GSM, CDMA providers fight over eGSM band
In India, however, this band was earmarked for CDMA-based mobile services though it was never allotted to CDMA operators. Sleek mobiles I M...
- Reliance Communication at loggerhead on spectrum issue
GSM operators asked the govt not to entertain Anil Ambani-led RCom's request of alloting GSM spectrum in the 900 MHz band. Sleek mobiles I ...
- 3G Spectrum: GSM, CDMA can co-exist in 1900 Mhz band
Extensive field trials conducted by AUSPI on behalf of DoT proved that the 1900 MHz (CDMA) and 2100 MHz (GSM) bands is possible. Tune your ...
- Mixed band could cause extra cost of Rs 3000 cr: COAI
GSM-based telecom operators have opposed the government's decision to allow field trials on a mixed spectrum band, saying this will affect ...
- Can CDMA cos get GSM spectrum?
While the controversy on the future of 3G spectrum is consuming the industry, Trai and the government alike, a new challenge relating to 2G...