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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Richard Handford
Bharti Airtel has sold unused 800 MHz spectrum in three licence areas to competitor Reliance Jio. Read more...
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...
by Richard Handford
Indian operator Vodafone Idea (VIL) is to phase out 3G while maintaining its 2G service, despite a competitor's call for all 2G users to be upgraded. Read more...
by Richard Handford
A senior official with Indian telecoms regulator Trai told the online audience at PolicyTracker’s latest webinar that the country is considering further liberalisation of its spectrum sharing rules. Read more...
by Richard Handford
South Korea has become the latest country, following recent decisions in the US and Brazil, to open 5925—7125 MHz for unlicensed services. Read more...