Spectrumauctions

Question mark over CDMA auctions in January

The Department of Telecom (DoT) is moving ahead with plans to auction airwaves in two frequencies - 1800 mhz and 900 mhz - which are both used for 2G services this January and wanted to also conduct auctions for 800 mhz simultaneously. But now that the regulator seems adamant in not submitting its price recommendations in time, how can CDMA auctions take place?<br /><br />

Little demand for voice: Why DoT should prioritise 3G auctions over 2G

. 2G airwaves support just voice whereas 3G spectrum supports voice, data, video besides facilitating services like mobile banking, video streaming, internet banking etc. No wonder then that every telco now wants more bandwidth in the third generation (3G) spectrum.

Telecom EGoM to discuss M&A rules, auctions on Nov 22

Inter-ministerial panel Telecom Commission has suggested about 25 percent higher base price compared to the amount recommended by sectoral regulator Trai for radiowaves used for mobile phone services for the proposed auction.

Trai won't heed lobbies, sticks to guns on lower spectrum price

Now that TRAI has not amended a single important recommendation spectrum pricing, the Telecom Commission will take a final decision on October 29 before sending its recommendations to the Empowered Group of Ministers. Spectrum auctions are slated to be held in January next year.

Bharti, Idea to gain most from nearly 60% cut in 2G spectrum base price

Base price is the minimum price at which telcos can begin to place bids for acquiring spectrum in a any particular band.

Trai proposes cut in auction price for spectrum, Airtel and Voda to gain

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has recommended a sharp cut in the floor price of mobile phone airwaves for an upcoming auction, a boon to carriers such as Bharti Airtel Ltd and Vodafone Group Plc's local unit.<br /><br />

Trai indicates price cut for 3rd round of spectrum auctions

CAG on spectrum auctions: Govt did nothing to bust telcos' cartel

CAG has said the private telecom companies colluded to fail the auctions and the government did nothing about it.

CDMA auction: Sole bidder Sistema to shut shop in 3 circles

Now that Sistema's spectrum buying is over, all eyes will turn to the next course of action by DoT, which is expected to seek a Supreme Court directive on what to do with the unsold spectrum and whether to reduce price further.

2G auction over, Sistema gets 8 circles, no bids for Mumbai

The second round of 2G spectrum auction for CDMA services will start today and it may last just an hour as Russian conglomerate Sistema's Indian unit SSTL is the only bidder.