Cabinet OKs auction: Airwaves worth Rs 96,318 cr to be soldApart from Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, the Adani group may also participate in the auction to acquire airwaves in lower spectrum bands...
09 Feb, 2024, 05.40 PM IST
DoT makes plans for next round of 5G auction in January-February 2024The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to hold another auction of 5G spectrum in January-February 2023, with a total worth ...
02 May, 2023, 08.26 AM IST
Jio may have spent Rs 42,000-50,000 cr on day 1 of spectrum auction, Airtel around Rs 25,000 cr: AnalystsGoldman Sachs said Jio has likely spent Rs 50,000 crore, Bharti Airtel spent Rs 25,000 crore while Vodafone Idea has renewed its spectrum b...
02 Mar, 2021, 11.47 AM IST
Telecom spectrum auction starts today. Here is what to expectIt would be interesting to see how much bandwidth the government would be able to sell, given the existing debt burden of over Rs 8 lakh cr...
01 Mar, 2021, 12.52 PM IST
Spectrum auction: Telcos attend pre-bid conference; DoT asks companies to submit queries by Jan 15The Department of Telecom (DoT) sources said telcos, including Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, attended the pre-bid conference on Tuesday. T...
12 Jan, 2021, 04.09 PM IST
Telcos likely to bid for 20-30% of six 4G bands, skip 700 MHzCredit Suisse further expects Reliance Jio to purchase additional spectrum beyond expiring airwaves as it will look to augment its network ...
08 Jan, 2021, 09.48 AM IST
Telcos need to pay Rs 50K crore for renewing spectrum permits, but only Jio will renew: AnalystsBharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea are unlikely to renew most of their airwaves, given their surplus holdings. The upcoming auction between th...
07 Jan, 2021, 07.10 PM IST
Spectrum auction bids may not be aggressive, likely to be in range of Rs 30,000-60,000: AnalystsThe next round of auction will be for spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz frequency bands. The...
18 Dec, 2020, 01.19 PM IST
Telcos may need Rs 50,000 crore to renew expiring spectrumThe absence of a 5G sale in the forthcoming March spectrum auctions would lower the risk of financially stressed telcos burning more cash a...
18 Dec, 2020, 10.06 AM IST
Cabinet approves next round of telecom spectrum auctionThe minister said that the cabinet has approved relief for sugarcane farmers, improvement in electricity infrastructure in North Eastern st...
16 Dec, 2020, 11.15 PM IST
Telcos split over timing of 4G spectrum auction; Mukesh Ambani's Jio pushes for earliest dateTelcos are split over when 4G spectrum auctions should be held. While Reliance Jio is pushing hard for the bidding to take place at the ear...
25 Sep, 2020, 12.20 PM IST
Here's why 4G spectrum auction is more important for Reliance Jio Infocomm than Airtel and Vodafone IdeaComing auction crucial for Jio Infocomm as licence to use key 4G band in 18 circles expires in mid 2021.
04 Oct, 2019, 12.52 PM IST
Credit Suisse says renewal of Reliance Communications’ spectrum may cost Reliance Jio Infocomm dearCredit Suisse said Jio’s spectrum portfolio "is quite enviable" as it will be "the only operator with a pan-India sub-1 GHz liberalised spe...
23 Feb, 2016, 03.00 AM IST
Telcos likely to commit $13 bn in spectrum sale: FitchThe much awaited spectrum auction, wherein eight companies are bidding to acquire radiowaves in four bands, started today.
04 Mar, 2015, 02.12 PM IST
Spectrum auction begins; government eyes over Rs 80,000 crore revenueMost of the spectrum put up for auction is presently held by Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Reliance Telecom.
04 Mar, 2015, 10.58 AM IST
Spectrum auction for four bands to start tomorrowMost of the spectrum being put up for the auction is presently held by Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular and Reliance Telecom.
03 Mar, 2015, 04.01 PM IST
Presentation on upcoming spectrum auction on February 28In order to explain the design, rules and procedures of the upcoming spectrum auction, the Department of Telecom will hold a presentation o...
18 Feb, 2015, 07.01 PM IST