Introduction
The Spectrum Auction of 2013 was an unusual event in India’s telecom history. It was held just four months after the 2012 auction, aimed at selling the unsold spectrum and addressing the challenges that arose from the previous auction. However, the outcome revealed ongoing inconsistencies in spectrum pricing, reserve prices, and auction guidelines. This installment delves into the 2013 auction process, the peculiarities of its design, and the key issues that continued to shape the telecom landscape in India.
Offered Spectrum
The 2013 auction offered the following spectrum for sale:
