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...
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...
by Dugie Standeford
The regulator's decision to allow spectrum trading has spurred consolidation, but has also raised concerns for operators. Read more...
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...
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...
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...
by Toby Youell
The move is one of five recommendations for improving spectrum policy made by an influential thinktank. Read more...
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...
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...
by Toby Youell
Auction plans disappoint industry that sought a “big bang” release of frequencies. Read more...