Spectrum Sale

Spectrum allocation and OTT services: Draft Telecom Bill makes key changes

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

5G auction nears Rs 1.50 trn mark on Day 5; bidding to resume on Sunday

The reserve price fixed for spectrum is a "fair number" and the same is visible from the auction outcome, said telecom minister Vaishnaw

Govt focused on enabling policies to strengthen digital infra: DoT official

The government is focused on policies in areas like licencing framework, spectrum management and broadband to strengthen digital infrastructure, a senior DoT official said on Tuesday.

Jio, Vodafone Idea make upfront payments for spectrum, says report

The government sold airwaves worth Rs 77,814 crore in 4G spectrum auction that ended on March 2.

Vodafone Idea plans to raise $750 million via convertible debentures

Promoters to dilute stake post conversion

DoT asks telcos to come with queries on proposed auction by Jan 15

Telecom operators will need to submit their application by February 5 for participation in the auction

Letter to BS: Telecom sector needs sensibility from the regulator

It is hoped that the government and the regulator will come together and take the requisite steps to propel the sector on the growth and profitability path

Spectrum sale: BSNL, MTNL's inclusion may lead to 'conflict of interest'

The government is planning to hold next round of spectrum auction in April-May this year. The auction will also include radiowaves for 5G services

AGR not part of Budget 2020: Spectrum auction at base price could fill in

Clearly the government is pinning its hope very highly on the mega success of the spectrum auction

SC rejects govt plea challenging tribunal refunding Rs 104 crore to RCom

TDSAT had asked government to return Rs 104 crore to now-bankrupt company after encashing bank guarantee of Rs 908 crore against spectrum charges of Rs 774 crore.

Airtel submit bids for RCom spectrum; Reliance Jio seeks deadline extension

Airtel has placed a conditional bid to buy RCom's spectrum, and Bharti Infratel has submitted bids for the Anil Ambani company's mobile towers

Jio, Vodafone Idea, Airtel pay govt over Rs 4500 crore in spectrum dues

Reliance Jio has paid Rs 1,133 crore to the Department of Telecom, Vodafone Idea paid Rs 2,421 crore and Bharti Airtel paid Rs 977 crore

Spectrum allocated to Jio, MTS as per rules: Official on CAG allegations

CAG) in its report tabled in Parliament last week said microwave access (MWA) spectrum was allocated to a telecom operator in 2015 on first-come-first-served

Govt gets Rs 32,434 cr in upfront payment from spectrum sale

This was lower than Telecom Department's projection of Rs 34,586 cr

Modi government's spectrum math goes awry

The govt will receive Rs 65,789.12 cr from spectrum sale over a period, but will get just Rs 32,000 cr in the current financial year

DoT tastes success in mock spectrum auctions

Mock auction started around 10:30 am and ended at 7 pm. Telcos placed their bids from their offices

Telecom firms signal muted response to spectrum sale

7 operators submit just Rs 14,863 cr earnest money; only Jio shows interest in 700-MHz band

India's largest spectrum auction to start from Sep 29

The total quantum of spectrum being put for auction includes about 197 Mhz of frequencies in 1800 Mhz band and 37.5 Mhz in 800 Mhz band (CDMA band)

Govt clears biggest spectrum auction

Big 3 telcos not to bid for 700 Mhz band, putting at risk 74% of govt's estimated spectrum proceeds

Govt to turn attention to spectrum sale, textiles

Cabinet might consider a proposal to finalise the base price and auction terms for the upcoming sale of airwaves in 7 telecom spectrum bands