DoT extends payment tenure, eases spectrum holding capsThe DoT has also amended spectrum holding limit of telecom operators as per the cabinet decision, which will provide exit route for loss-ma...
19 Mar, 2018, 11.03 PM IST
Sistema Shyam Teleservices seeks Trai nod to bid for spectrumSistema Shyam provides services on 800 MHz band using the CDMA technology. It is looking to acquire more bandwidth in the same 800 MHz band.
16 Jan, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
DoT contests CAG's claims of loss due to cartelisationThe telecom department has said that the recent auction of airwaves failed to meet the government's target because operators did not requir...
05 Jun, 2013, 07.10 AM IST
EGoM to discuss lowering base price of airwaves, DoT wants the panel to relook reserve priceThe panel of ministers on spectrum will meet soon to decide if the base price for airwaves should be lowered, or if fresh suggestions shoul...
10 Apr, 2013, 05.33 AM IST
Pass on benefit of any spectrum price cut: Sistema to DoTThe Centre was forced to restrict the upcoming spectrum auctions to just the 800 MHz band used by CDMA operators as there were no bidders f...
07 Mar, 2013, 05.22 AM IST
Russia's Sistema shelves plans to buy out Aircel on price differencesSistema was in talks to acquire unlisted Indian telecom operator Aircel in a deal valued around $3 billion (Rs 16,000-17,000 crore).
12 Feb, 2013, 06.59 AM IST
CDMA spectrum bid price halved to Rs 9,100 croreSistema Shyam Teleservices that offers telecom services under MTS brand said that govt’s move was 'in the right direction'.
18 Jan, 2013, 11.46 AM IST
Cabinet approves halving CDMA airwave auction priceThe decision follows a recommendation by a panel of ministers to cut the price by 30 per cent or 50 per cent.
17 Jan, 2013, 02.08 PM IST
Reliance Communications, Tata Teleservices rally as cabinet slashes spectrum price by 50%Shares of telcos like RCom and Tata Teleservices surged higher after the cabinet slashed the reserve price for the CDMA spectrum by 50 per ...
17 Jan, 2013, 01.23 PM IST
Telcos facing closure get Supreme Court's breather till February 4The Supreme Court on Monday extended the January 18 deadline for shutting down mobile networks by an additional two weeks.
15 Jan, 2013, 04.11 AM IST
- Telecom stocks steady in weak market; Idea hits four-year high
All the major telecom stocks were trading higher in an overall weak market. Idea Cellular surged nearly 2% to hit its four-year high of Rs ...
08 Jan, 2013, 01.30 PM IST
Ministers on spectrum recommend up to 50% cut in the reserve price for airwaves used for CDMA-based mobile servicesThe Empowered Group of Ministers on spectrum has asked the Cabinet to take a final call on a 30-50% reduction in the base price for airwave...
08 Jan, 2013, 04.47 AM IST
2G auction: EGoM slashes base price 30% for unsold spectrum in 4 circlesThe EGoM also decided to auction spectrum in 900 MHz band in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata simultaneously with sale of radiowaves in 1800 Mhz.
08 Dec, 2012, 03.17 AM IST
2G spectrum auction: Telecom department to ask for deadline extension by five monthsThis is the second time the government will seek an extension of the deadline for holding and completing auctions.
08 Aug, 2012, 05.35 AM IST
- EGoM hints at reduction in reserve price for spectrum auctions
The panel of ministers finalising rules for the upcoming spectrum auction Wednesday hinted at a reduction in the reserve price for airwaves.
18 Jul, 2012, 10.14 PM IST
- Lower spectrum rates to come with a rider
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Essar and Idea Cellular are confronted with a catch-22 situation.
18 May, 2009, 12.00 AM IST
- Low spectrum fee to come with a rider
The Department of Telecom (DoT) will soon announce a reduction in spectrum usage charges to a uniform 3% of the telcos’ annual revenues.
15 May, 2009, 06.43 AM IST