A Deep Dive into the History of Indian Telecom Licensing: Lessons and Failures (Part 13)
Introduction The Spectrum Auction of 2015 marked one of the most intense and contentious auctions in India's telecom history, often ...
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A Deep Dive into the History of Indian Telecom Licensing: Lessons and Failures (Part 5)
Introduction By 2003, the telecom landscape in India had become increasingly complicated, with numerous players holding different types of licenses. ...
A Deep Dive into the History of Indian Telecom Licensing: Lessons and Failures (Part 4)
Basic Service License (1997) In 1995, bids were also invited for basic telephony services with the license fee payable for ...
Why ‘Level Playing Field’ Arguments for Terrestrial Networks Don’t Apply to Satellite Services
On November 8, 2024, the TRAI convened a consultation on this pressing issue. Though I was not in attendance, anyone ...
Operator, Year & Circle-Wise Spectrum Auction Purchase Matrix (MHz)
This post provides a detailed matrix visualization of spectrum auction purchases by Indian telecom operators, segmented by operator, year, and ...
Comprehensive Analysis of Spectrum Auction Outflows by Operator, Year, and Circle (₹ K Cr | $ Billion)
This post presents a detailed visualization of spectrum auction outflows across India, segmented by operator, year, and circle.
Indian Telecom Operator Regulatory Fees: License vs Spectrum Usage Matrix
A detailed overview of the Indian telecom operators' regulatory fees, featuring an interactive license vs spectrum usage matrix with selectable ...
India’s Satellite Service Showdown: Why Are Bigwigs Battling Over Spectrum Allocation?
Discover India's satellite spectrum showdown, highlighting industry clashes, financial stakes, and perspectives from key operators—satellite vs terrestrial.
Impact of the 2024 Spectrum Auction on Competitive Dynamics and 5G Potential in India
On June 26, 2024, India concluded its 9th Spectrum auction since 2010. These auctions have allocated substantial spectrum across various ...
Can BSNL Rescue Price-Sensitive Consumers from the Impact of Recent Data Price Hikes?
Recently, India witnessed a series of data tariff hikes, sparking significant public discontent. Many feel that affordable data tariffs were ...