Spectrum Auction

Get to Know New Spectrum Auction Rules Under Telecommunications Act, 2023
Informative

Get to Know New Spectrum Auction Rules Under Telecommunications Act, 2023

The Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications) issued a notification on January 31, 2025, regarding the Telecommunications (Assignment of Spectrum through Auction) Rules, 2025. These rules, framed under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, aim to regulate the spectrum auction process, ensure transparent spectrum allocation, and define procedures for spectrum surrender and compliance.   Key Definitions & […]

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TRAI Recommends Auction of 5G mmWave Spectrum
5G/6G Regulatory

TRAI Recommends Auction of 5G mmWave Spectrum

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reiterated to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that spectrum bands including 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz should be put up for auction. Additionally, TRAI will initiate a consultation process to provide […]

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Starlink and Kuiper Advocate for Reduced Satellite Spectrum Prices
Broadband

Starlink and Kuiper Advocate for Reduced Satellite Spectrum Prices

Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper are advocating for lower satellite spectrum prices in India, with Kuiper warning that high costs could force them to shift their focus to urban consumers, instead of the original goal of providing connectivity to remote areas where building terrestrial infrastructure, like phone towers, is challenging.  This shift would also […]

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Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk Space Broadband Spectrum Decision Spiced Up
Broadband

Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk: Space Broadband Spectrum Decision Spiced Up

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance has challenged the telecom regulator’s decision to allocate home satellite broadband spectrum administratively rather than through an auction, escalating its conflict with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The debate over how India should distribute spectrum for satellite services has been ongoing since last year. Starlink, along with global competitors like Amazon’s Project Kuiper, […]

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DoT Issues Payment Notices to Telcos for 5G Spectrum Acquired in June Auctions
Regulatory

DoT Issues Payment Notices to Telcos for 5G Spectrum Acquired in June Auctions

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued demand notices to telecom operators Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea, instructing them to pay for the spectrum acquired in the recent auctions.  The telecom operators have until July 26 to make their payments, either in 20 equal yearly installments or by settling the amount in one lump sum. They […]

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Spectrum Auction 2024 Concludes- Here is What Happened
Regulatory

Spectrum Auction 2024 Concludes- Here is What Happened

The expiring spectrum in 2024 and the unsold spectrum from the 2022 Spectrum Auction were put up for auction this year to meet the spectrum requirements of Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and ensure continuity and growth of services.  All available spectrum in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, […]

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Spectrum Auction 2024 News Bharti Airtel Acquires 97 MHz Spectrum
Telecom Industry

Spectrum Auction 2024 News: Bharti Airtel Acquires 97 MHz Spectrum

Bharti Airtel has announced the acquisition of spectrum in key circles during the Spectrum Auction 2024, which concluded on Wednesday. Airtel secured 97 MHz of spectrum in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2100 MHz frequency bands for a total of Rs 6,857 crore for a period of 20 years. Additionally, Bharti Hexacom acquired 15 […]

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Spectrum Auction 2024 News Reliance Jio Acquired 1800 MHz Spectrum
Telecom Industry

Spectrum Auction 2024 News: Reliance Jio Acquired 1800 MHz Spectrum

Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecom operator, emerged as the least spender in the 2024 spectrum auction. The company acquired spectrum in the 1800 MHz band in two circles: Bihar and West Bengal, a band primarily used by the telco for 4G services. Following this acquisition, Jio’s total spectrum footprint has expanded to 26,801 MHz (uplink […]

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Spectrum Auction 2024 News Vodafone Idea Acquires 50 MHz Spectrum
Telecom Industry

Spectrum Auction 2024 News: Vodafone Idea Acquires 50 MHz Spectrum

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the acquisition of 50 MHz of spectrum across low-band (900 MHz) and mid-band (1800 MHz and 2500 MHz) frequencies in 11 circles, amounting to Rs 3,510 crore in the latest spectrum auction. The government auctioned a total of 10,522.35 MHz across eight bands, valued at Rs 96,238.45 crore at reserve […]

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Telecom Spectrum 2024, Day 1
Regulatory

Telecom Spectrum Auction 2024, Day 1

On the first day of the spectrum auction, which featured five rounds of bidding, telecom service providers placed bids totaling approximately Rs 11,000 crore. The government has put over 10,500 MHz of spectrum, including airwaves for 5G services valued at Rs 96,238 crore, up for auction.  According to the Day 1 spectrum auction report from […]

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