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India to offer as much as 104,000 MHz in huge 5G auction
May 09, 2022
by Richard Handford

TRAI, the country’s regulator, is to auction frequencies across 10 bands in what will be the largest spectrum sell-off in the country’s history. Read more...

Indian regulator proposes lower reserve prices ahead of 5G auction
Apr 19, 2022
by Richard Handford

India’s regulator TRAI has recommended significant cuts to the reserve price of spectrum that will be sold in an auction later this year, but it's not enough for the country's mobile network operators (MNOs). Read more...

APT approves new 600 MHz band plan
Apr 12, 2022
by Richard Handford

The India-backed plan, which opens up 2 x 40 MHz of low-band spectrum for 4G and 5G, has the potential for wider adoption across Asia. Read more...

Indian regulator launches discussion on 5G reserve pricing
Dec 13, 2021
by Richard Handford

India’s reserve pricing for spectrum auctions, so long a source of contention, is the subject of debate in a new consultation from TRAI, the country’s regulator. Read more...

New band plan proposed for 600 MHz in Asia-Pacific
Sep 30, 2021
by Richard Handford

The ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) submitted a new band plan for 4G/5G in the 600 MHz band to the most recent meeting of the APT Wireless Group (AWG). Read more...

India adopts wide-ranging measures to rescue mobile sector
Sep 23, 2021
by Richard Handford

The Indian government has announced a major relief package for mobile network operators (MNOs), with spectrum-related reforms playing a central role. Read more...

Indian mobile operators argue for satellite auctions
Sep 20, 2021
by Richard Handford

Two of the country’s three privately-owned mobile network operators (MNOs) recently proposed a change to how satellite frequencies are awarded—a call rejected by the satellite industry. Read more...

Indian Railways gains prime 700 MHz spectrum at non-commercial price
Jun 23, 2021
by Richard Handford

The Indian government has awarded nationwide 700 MHz spectrum administratively to the country’s railway operator, despite placing a high reserve price on the same band in an auction just three months ago. Read more...

Indian rivals agree $140m spectrum trading deal
Apr 20, 2021
by Richard Handford

Bharti Airtel has sold unused 800 MHz spectrum in three licence areas to competitor Reliance Jio. Read more...

India raises $10.6 billion in spectrum auction but reserve prices still criticised
Mar 12, 2021
by Richard Handford

India’s first spectrum auction in five years went much like the last one, with frequencies either sold at the reserve price or not sold at all. Read more...