Indian 5G Auction — Who will bid what and why?
We all know that 5G auctions are just around the corner. TRAI’s consultation process is complete, and as per press ...
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Indian Auctions — Spectrum For Display Or Sale?
Looks like that the Indian spectrum auctions have become mega-events of “Spectrum Display” than “Sale”. Why? A huge amount of spectrum ...
Telecom Sector – Multiple Licenses a Liability or a Liberator?
Section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885 gives the Central Government the power to grant license on such ...
VNO & Spectrum Sharing etc have failed to take off, but why?
On 31st August 2018, DoT issued the guidelines for the grant of Unified License (Virtual Network Operator). The first and second ...
How “Unlimited Voice” Impact Indian Operators
Introduction With the advent of 4G, tariff plans offering "unlimited voice" has become a norm in India. It was initially ...
History of Spectrum Usage Charge for 3G & BWA Spectrum
The purpose of this note is to lay out the historical facts which culminated in nailing the Spectrum Usage Charge ...
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 & ...
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 ...