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DoT modifies spectrum auction terms, load on bidders may go upDoT has made about 24 changes in various terms that includes a rule which may make radiowaves costlier.
03 Jan, 2014, 04.22 PM IST
- RBI allows banks to lend to telecom companies for spectrum auction
RBI has allowed banks to lend to telcos for the upcoming auction for spectrum, subject to conditions such as mortgaging the spectrum to the...
07 Aug, 2012, 02.31 AM IST
- High reserve price is to ensure minimal impact on consumers: R Chandrasekhar, Telecom Secretary
The reserve price would strike a balance between making participation attractive, ensuring that govt gets a fair share of revenues, ensurin...
06 Aug, 2012, 04.32 PM IST
- EGoM nod for telcos to mortgage airwaves
But the nine-member Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) did not take a decision on the reserve price for spectrum that will be sold in the ...
13 Jul, 2012, 01.54 AM IST
- Hike in tariffs annually to offset higher spectrum costs: Trai
The panel of ministers headed by home minister P Chidambaramon Thursday decided to allow mobile phone companies to mortgage airwaves.
12 Jul, 2012, 11.22 PM IST
- Telecom, finance ministries differ on spectrum mortgage pact
The ministries of finance and telecom have not been able to finalise terms of an agreement that will facilitate funding from banks for spec...
10 Jul, 2012, 04.44 PM IST
- 'Spectrum can be a tangible security to raise funds'
"Regulator (Trai) agreed that it (spectrum) can be a tangible security subject to certain conditions," Department of Financial Services Sec...
21 Jun, 2012, 03.27 PM IST
- EGoM to discuss spectrum price tomorrow
An Empowered Group of Ministers, headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, is likely to meet tomorrow to discuss crucial issues of spect...
20 Jun, 2012, 05.54 PM IST
- Empowered Group of Ministers set to formulate plan for spectrum mortgage
The telecom department (DoT) has asked the panel of ministers, headed by Pranab Mukherjee, to approve a key policy change permitting telcos...
20 Jun, 2012, 02.56 AM IST
- DoT asks panel of ministers to permit telcos to mortgage spectrum, raise funds
DoT has asked the panel of ministers headed by Pranab Mukherjee to approve a key policy change permitting telcos to mortgage spectrum.
19 Jun, 2012, 10.47 PM IST
RBI allows banks to accept spectrum as collateralThe RBI has said that banks will be allowed to seize airwaves in the event of a default or cancellation of mobile permits.
13 Jun, 2012, 10.13 AM IST
- RBI approves proposal to allow mobile phone companies mortgage airwaves
RBI's approval will allow telcos to use spectrum as collateral and raise funds from banks for the upcoming auctions.
12 Jun, 2012, 11.17 PM IST
- Trai's spectrum mortgage proposal under scanner
Ministries of telecom, finance and law must give their opinions on the Trai's proposal to allow operators to mortgage spectrum and borrow f...
05 May, 2012, 04.54 AM IST
Inter-ministerial panel opposes staggered payment for 2G spectrumThe committee is also of the opinion that mobile phone companies must not be allowed to mortgage spectrum to raise funds from financial ins...
28 Apr, 2012, 04.39 AM IST