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Indian regulator eyes digital radio switchover for commercial broadcasters
Aug 10, 2017
by Dugie Standeford

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is seeking feedback on the possibility of moving commercial broadcasters to digital radio. The state-owned broadcaster is already shifting to DAB but some observers question why commercial stations should do the same.  Read more...

High reserve prices could undermine Indian mega-auction
Jul 18, 2016
by Dugie Standeford

India expects to auction around 2200 MHz of spectrum over its 22 telecom "circles" (regions). But the high reserve prices could hamper interest and lead to a failed auction, analysts say. Read more...

Spectrum trading boosts mobile consolidation in India
Jun 20, 2016
by Dugie Standeford

The regulator's decision to allow spectrum trading has spurred consolidation, but has also raised concerns for operators. Read more...

Indian regulator sets world’s highest reserve price in “unworkable” auction plan
Feb 01, 2016
by David Yip

The opening price for 700 MHz spectrum in Calcutta exceeds the highest MHz/pop amount ever paid for a spectrum licence, provoking strong criticism from a leading figure in the country's telecoms industry. Read more...

Idea Cellular announces first Indian spectrum trade
Nov 25, 2015
by David Yip

This is the first deal since India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) approved spectrum trading in September. Indian mobile operators believe it is the first of many. Read more...

India approves spectrum trading, but with strings attached
Sep 28, 2015
by Toby Youell

The Indian government has decided to allow the trading of mobile spectrum licences, following a proposal from the country's regulator. Read more...

Indian Cabinet adopts spectrum sharing guidelines
Aug 18, 2015
by Toby Youell

The move is one of five recommendations for improving spectrum policy made by an influential thinktank. Read more...

India plans to assign 700 MHz band in multiband auction
Jul 30, 2015
by Toby Youell

The Indian government has started the process of assigning the 700 MHz band by asking the country's regulator for guidance on how it should price the band. Read more...

India’s $17.5 billion auction still needs to be confirmed by Supreme Court
Mar 31, 2015
by Toby Youell

The auction has ended but the criticism hasn't: industry leaders have condemned the high prices and a legal challenge claiming the process was flawed is due to be heard on April 16. Read more...

India to auction enough UMTS spectrum for only one operator
Jan 20, 2015
by Toby Youell

Auction plans disappoint industry that sought a “big bang” release of frequencies. Read more...