Spectrum Policy
Why are Low Frequency Bands Configured in FDD Mode?
In this note, we will discuss why low bands are used in FDD (Frequency Duplex Mode) mode and why not...
India & US 6G Alliance
A couple of days back ATIS’ Next G Alliance and India’s Bharat 6GAlliance Announced a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration opportunities on 6G wireless technologies....
Why the Operators Need to Choose a Specific Sub GHz Band for 5G?
We all know that for the operators to deploy 5G services effectively they need a large quantum of spectrum, especially...
One Time Spectrum Charge (OTSC)
The “One Time Spectrum Charge” (OTSC) is a lesser-known concept, but its importance can be recognized from the fact that...
Satellite Spectrum – Administrative Assignment is in the true spirit of the SC Judgment
The day before yesterday the TRAI concluded the open house on the assignment of spectrum for space-based communication services. It...
3.5 GHz Band’s Restrictions— What can Bharti and VI do to unlock value?
India recently concluded the 5G auction, but the band where a large proportion of the operator’s focus will be is...
5G Needs Backhaul Spectrum — Are we ready?
The issue of the assignment of spectrum to the operators for backhauling access traffic has been a point of debate...
5G Spectrum Price will not go down even in the next auction, unless…
Do you know that the 5G auction price will not get reduced in the next round of auction even if the operators...
The Risk of Keeping Spectrum Fallow
The more I ponder over this topic, the more intense is my sentiment of frustration. And that too when one...
Will 5G impact SUC, if yes, how?
Spectrum usage charge has a huge bearing on the operator. It is a perpetual outflow of cash to the government...