Spectrum Allocation

The DoT will likely enquire on whether the spectrum is to be given administratively or through auction.

OneWeb is also in the process of getting regulatory approvals for a proposed merger with French satellite major Eutelsat Communications

Spectrum for satellite broadband services is not in the Bill's list and it would likely be auctioned

Lufthansa Technik AG announced that it was setting up a 5G private network which would be operated by Vodafone plc and use Nokia Oyj equipment

One of the key issues that ISpA will look at is the space policy, which is being finalised

COAI said spectrum reforms notified by government including removal of financial bank guarantee requirements, and scrapping of SUC for future auctions would ease financial burden on operators

Permit cost-less changes that build network systems and service delivery

The strengthening of spectrum footprints by Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio in the just-concluded auctions is expected to yield market share gains for the two telcos

Govt must look beyond revenues in spectrum auctions

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Both companies are strategic assets and the government would make them more professional and profitable, he emphasised.

Trai had earlier recommended the auction route for the allocation of 700 MHz spectrum to the Railways

The Digital Communications Commission has asked the DoT to seek Trai's view on allocating 700 MHz spectrum to the Railways without auction

Govt has not yet decided to conduct another spectrum auction immediately, says Sinha