DoT clears air on 800 Mhz market price for 4 circlesThe outcome clears the air on the market price for 800 Mhz airwaves in the four circles, where spectrum in the band wasn’t auctioned in Mar...
19 Feb, 2016, 11.23 PM IST
Tata Teleservices, Telenor back early auction of 700 Mhz airwavesSmaller operators Tata Teleservices and Norway’s Telenor have batted for an early auction of premium 4G spectrum in the 700 MHz band.
24 Dec, 2015, 11.28 PM IST
DoT speeds up spectrum harmonisation of 1800 Mhz airwavesThe telecom department (DoT), following a nudge from the finance ministry, is speeding up harmonisation of airwaves in the 1800 Mhz band.
01 Dec, 2015, 04.25 AM IST
TRAI consultation paper on spectrum pricing likely by November endThe telecom regulator is likely to float a consultation paper by the end of the month, aimed at establishing the reserve price of airwaves.
13 Nov, 2015, 12.08 AM IST
Mobile operators urge DoT to speed up harmonisation of 1800 MHz airwavesHarmonisation involves making spectrum in any band contiguous or 'continuous' at zero incremental costs, in turn, making the airwaves more ...
27 Aug, 2015, 05.16 AM IST
Telecom Commission's proposed spectrum prices evokes mixed responseThe GSM industry body, COAI, welcomed the decision to expand the supply of 900 MHz airwaves for commercial use by private operators.
11 Dec, 2014, 04.17 AM IST
Increased payouts for auctions may force telcos to raise call rates by around 10%: Morgan StanleyAcute scarcity of 900 MHz airwaves in the upcoming auction will lead to over-bidding and could drive up the winning price of this premium b...
26 Nov, 2014, 10.42 AM IST
SSTL hopes for lower base price of 800 MHz airwavesTelecom operator Sistema Shyam Teleservices has said that it hopes the new BJPled government will stipulate a lower starting price of 800 M...
29 May, 2014, 05.38 AM IST
CDMA operators seek cut in base price for 800 Mhz bandwidthTelcos have demanded that the telecom department reject the sector regulator's recommendations on the base price of airwaves in the 800 Mhz...
14 Mar, 2014, 03.17 AM IST
Finance ministry may push for spectrum swap deal between telecom department and armed forcesThe ministry may explore ways to put idle block of 1900 MHz airwaves to productive use in the armed forces.
08 Mar, 2013, 05.35 AM IST
Vodafone India to fight telecom department's move to auction 900 MHz airwavesBharti Airtel and Vodafone India has challenged in the Delhi High Court the telecom department's decision to auction 900MHz airwaves as par...
21 Feb, 2013, 05.01 AM IST
Unsold spectrum in most circles will strengthen govt’s case on refarmingThe reality that about 45% of the total airwaves that have been put up for sale may remain unsold after the ongoing auctions conclude is se...
13 Nov, 2012, 06.28 AM IST
- Telecom Commission to decide on spectrum retention by incumbent GSM telcos like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea
The Telecom Commission (TC), the highest decision-making body of the communications ministry, will meet on Wednesday to decide the quantum ...
16 Oct, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
- 900 MHz band refarming: Telecom Commission to consider 3 options on Wednesday
TC will meet on Wednesday to decide the quantum of airwaves that can be retained by incumbent GSM telcos in the 900 MHz band.
15 Oct, 2012, 08.46 PM IST
- DoT for allowing telcos to retain up to 5 Mhz in 900 bandwidth
The DoT panel looking at refarming of airwaves has suggested 3 options including allowing telcos to retain up to 5 units of airwaves in the...
10 Sep, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Spectrum allocation: Mobile phone companies allowed to keep 8 MHz of 2G airwaves
India will allow telcos to retain 8 MHz or units of 2G airwaves in every region when mobile permits of companies come up for renewal beginn...
15 Aug, 2012, 07.19 AM IST
- Information and broadcasting ministry to use 700 MHz band
This move may thwart the communication ministry's plans to sell these airwaves to private telecom companies.
26 Feb, 2011, 04.34 AM IST