Auctioning Spectrum for Satellite is NOT a good idea. No model will work without artificially limiting the number of prospective winners – leading to wastage of spectrum. Why? The reason is that the Satellite Operators aren’t capable of using spectrum efficiently (compared to terrestrial players) due to a limited number of satellites visible over the geography at any time vs. lakhs of Base Stations installed terrestrially. This is why satellite spectrum can’t be auctioned to players for “exclusive use” as we do for the terrestrial spectrum, and therefore, most advanced economies of the world assign spectrum for satellite services administratively.
Probing the Link: Electoral Bonds and Satellite Spectrum Allocation
At the outset of this discussion, it is crucial to address a pertinent question: Is there a link between the...
