Spectrum auction

The government did not auction any spectrum in fiscals 2017-18 and 2018-19 (Reuters file)

Telecom panel meeting today to decide on 5G rollout plan

2 min read . 19 Sep 2019

5G offers potential in augmented reality, virtual reality, connected cars, autonomous drones, smart homes and cities. (Reuters)

Why 5G is the next headache for some of India's richest men

5 min read . 20 Jun 2019

Historically, an average of 40% of the total spectrum put up for sale has been sold (Photo: Mint)

In relief to telcos, Trai told to review reserve price for 5G spectrum

3 min read . 13 Jun 2019

What to expect from the 5G spectrum auction this year

What to expect from the 5G spectrum auction this year

2 min read . 11 Jun 2019

Spectrum auction, 5G trials top Telecom Ministry agenda for new government

Spectrum auction, 5G trials top Telecom Ministry agenda for new government

2 min read . 23 May 2019

The Panel suggested 5G commercial rollout in India by 2020. Photo: Mint

Panel asks govt to announce 5G spectrum policy by Dec-end

1 min read . 23 Aug 2018

Trai’s price for 5G spectrum is over seven times that of 3,500 MHz band at a recently held auction in South Korea. Photo: Mint

Telecom industry may no longer be the goose that lays the golden egg

2 min read . 06 Aug 2018

5G is the next generation technology for wireless communications and is expected to result in higher data speeds and propel Internet of Things.

Lower price of airwaves, don’t delay auction, says Trai

3 min read . 01 Aug 2018

The sorry state of India’s telecom infrastructure casts serious doubts on the timely launch of 5G services. Illustration: Jayachandran/Mint

Preparing for India’s next telecom revolution

4 min read . 07 May 2018

Trai is also expected to give its opinion on timing of the proposed spectrum auction.

Trai is consulting international agencies on spectrum auction, says R.S. Sharma

1 min read . 06 May 2018

The 3,300 MHz band is expected to be the first 5G band deployed globally. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

DoT asks telecom firms to vacate spectrum in 3,300-3,400 MHz band

2 min read . 29 Mar 2018

The new licence norms ends spectrum holding limit in and above frequency range of 1,000 megahertz band. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint

DoT increases spectrum cap, instalments for payments

2 min read . 19 Mar 2018

India’s telecom industry is highly stressed due to intense competition from new entrant Reliance Jio and spectrum auction payments. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint

Govt approves relief package for debt-ridden telecom sector

2 min read . 08 Mar 2018

File photo. Multi-unit auctions are distinct from standard single object auctions because of the linkages—complementarities and substitutability—between the objects. Photo: AFP

What the IPL can learn from telecom

4 min read . 07 Feb 2018

Officials of Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India, Aircel and Reliance Jio were among those telecom firms that attended the Trai meeting. Photo: Mint

Trai holds talks with telecom firms on spectrum auction

2 min read . 18 Jan 2018

Former CAG chief Vinod Rai had said that there was a loss of Rs1.76 trillion to the exchequer in the allocation of the 2G spectrum during the erstwhile UPA regime. Photo: Mint

Post 2G spectrum verdict, Congress calls for prosecution of former CAG Vinod Rai

1 min read . 21 Dec 2017

Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Mittal with vice chairman Rajan Bharti Mittal and Rakesh Bharti Mittal at a function in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo: PTI

Airtel’s Sunil Bharti Mittal sees more telecom price pain as govt mulls relief

2 min read . 24 Nov 2017

The suggestions will be placed before the Telecom Commission along with legal opinion and TRAI’s recommendations on the spectrum cap, said an official. Photo: Pradee Gaur/Mint

Telecom Commission to consider IMG recommendations next month for final nod

1 min read . 19 Nov 2017

Reliance Communications said Monday that it plans to adopt a 4G-focused policy, enabling it to monetize its 2G and 3G spectrum to pare debt. RCom’s 2G subscribers are now on the 900/1800MHz bands and its 4G subscribers are on the 800MHz band. Photo: Bloomberg

Half of RCom’s spectrum in two bands set to expire in 2021: CLSA

3 min read . 04 Oct 2017

The government’s inclination to offer telecom firms relief came in the wake of the tepid response to the last round of spectrum auctions in October 2016. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik?Mint

Telecom firms may get interim sops now, full relief package later

2 min read . 29 Sep 2017