3g Spectrum

DoT asked to levy Swachch Bharat cess on spectrum charges

Industry has been demanding the government to auction 20 Mhz of 3G spectrum in February but Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has only assured auctioning 5 Mhz as dedicated spectrum bands for defence forces are yet to be notified.

Mobile tariff rates may go up with rise in spectrum price: COAI

High spectrum would lead to rise in mobile services rates and adversely impact government's Digital India initiative by impeding telecom network expansion, an industry body said.

Banks may not fund spectrum buys if priced at high levels: SBI

The bank said 3G spectrum holders will face tough competition when making voice calls on internet will be allowed.

Surprise support from Trai chief for telcos' 3G roaming pacts

Telecom companies' contentious 3G roaming pacts have got support from an unexpected quarter.

DoT may issue notices to Tata Teleservices, Aircel on 3G roaming pacts

Earlier in December 2011, the DoT had issued notices to these two companies directing them to stop 3G roaming agreements immediately.

HC issues contempt notices to Idea Cellular in 3G services case

The Delhi High Court today issued contempt notices against telecom major Idea Cellular Ltd (ICL) and its chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla for allegedly disobeying its earlier order by providing 3G services to new customers in circles where it lacks the requisite licences.

Why SC order on Airtel will also impact Vodafone, Idea users

The apex court also made Vodafone and Idea party to the case which means these two telcos will also not be allowed to add new 3G customers in areas where it does not have licences.

Insult to injury: DoT may hit telcos twice over on 3G roaming

Not satisfied with a first show-cause, DoT is planning to do a CAG on 3G roaming: claim revenue loss on "unjust enrichment"

Three months to foreign telcos to form Indian venture

The government on Monday said it will give three months time to foreign companies to form their Indian venture, with not more than 74 per cent foreign equity, in case they win a licence to offer telecom services in the upcoming spectrum auction.

Is 3G a goner? Experts say Trai plan will kill 3G telecom

Even while Trai's new spectrum proposals has shocked the industry, industry experts say one clear casualty will be 3G services.