Unequal Block Sizes might Result in Unsold Spectrum & Fragmentation
TRAI's recommendation on spectrum dated 27th Jan 2016 recommends the following block sizes for respective bidders based on their status...
Is TRAI’s 700 MHz Price Outcome of an Inadvertent Error?
Yesterday, TRAI came out with the recommendation of reserve prices for various spectrum band (700, 800, 900, 2100, 2300 &...
High Price of Spectrum is due to Irrational Bidding or Auction Design?
It is a common perception that bidding in auctions should be driven by economic principles based on a sound business rationale....
Should we Auction MW Spectrum?
Introduction Most of the current discussions on spectrum are anchored around normal access spectrum. These are typically frequencies below 3GHz,...
The Story of Spectrum Usage Charge – Past, Present, & Future
The Past In past spectrum was not charged at the market rate but came bundled with the license. Hence, the...
Spectrum Management for Dummies
Spectrum became a commodity of relevance with the invention of wireless communication. Most of the initial usage was anchored around defence applications....
Excessive Auction & License Fees Can Impact Growth
Indian telecom sector had a huge success on voice and now at the cusp of data revolution which is destined...
TV Whitespaces: How white are these spaces?
Introduction In India, there is a lot of excitement around on TV white spaces. Naturally so, as the targeted TV...
The Debate on Encryption: Are we heading in the right direction?
Last week we saw a nationwide debate on "Draft National Encryption Policy" which was put out for public consultation. The...
The Mystery of Unsold Spectrum!!
Introduction The auction of 2015 was a huge success. It resulted in a total revenue of Rs 1.1 lakh crores...