The Indian government has postponed the 3G auction to early 2009. The reason behind the postpone is the non-availability of the spectrum in 9 circles. The reason comes as a shocker as the government should have been well aware about the non-availability before the announcement of the date of auction. The other reason added was that the foriegn operators will be unable to participate in the process as December is a holiday season.
Though the sources reveal that the actual reason behind the delay is the global economic crisis, as they are dicey about the expected revenues generated from the auction.
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3G auction postponed to early 2009 (India)
- October 20th, 2008
- 11:28 am
Indian Government announces 3G spectrum auction guidelines (India)
- August 5th, 2008
- 11:27 am
The Government of India has announced the guidelines for auction and allotment of the 3G spectrum. The 2.1 GHz bands wll be allocated for 3G services by conducting an auction.
An individual who holds an UAS license and has past experience of running 3G telecom services can bid for 3G spectrum. The auction will be held in blocks of 2×5 MHz in the 2.1 GHz band. Depending on the availability in different areas, the number of blocks to be auctioned will vary from 5-10. The technolgy used should co-exist with other technologies, services and applications operating in the 2.1 GHz band. MTNL will be allocated one block in Delhi and Mumbai metro service areas and BSNL in other service areas at a price equal to the highest bid in the respective service area. Soon a committe will be named by the Government, which will develop the auction process.
